Providence, R.I.--Sophomore defensive specialist Daniella Escudero (East Providence, R.I.) led the Anchorwomen with 17 digs as Rhode Island College fell, 3-1, vs, Plymouth State in the two club's first conference matchup at Foley Gymnasium on Saturday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
Plymouth State 3, Rhode Island College 1
Plymouth State (9-4, 1-0 LEC)
Rhode Island College (6-6, 0-1 LEC)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• The Panthers cruised through the first set, as they tallied 15 total kills to the Anchorwomen's eight, in a 25-14 victory.
 
• Despite having more attack errors and less kills in the second frame, RIC knotted it up at one set apiece thanks to a pair of service aces from sophomore libero Caroline Morrell (Gorham, Maine), which closed out Plymouth State, 25-21.
 
• RIC would take an 11-6 early lead in the third period off another Morrell service ace, only until the Panthers clawed back and dominated the visitors, 25-18, with one potential set remaining.
 
• PSU accumulated 19 points before the Anchorwomen could make it to 10 in the fourth frame as the visitors would eventually fall, 25-15.
 
• Junior outside hitter Sarina Marines (Cranston, R.I.) registered team-high nine kills to go along with 13 digs.
 
• Morrell tallied a match-high five service aces.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will play at Mass. Maritime on Tuesday, Sept. 30 (7 p.m.).