Providence, R.I.--Junior outside hitter Sarina Marines (Cranston, R.I.) recorded a double-double with 14 kills and 10 digs as Rhode Island College fell, 3-1, vs. Emmanuel in the first game of a tri-match played at The Murray Center on Saturday.
 
THE BASICS
Emmanuel 3, Rhode Island College 1
Emmanuel (4-0)
Rhode Island College (2-1)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• The Saints wasted no time and jumped out to an early 10-point, 13-3, lead before the hosts rattled off four straight points to find their footing.
 
• Despite battling all the way back to face a four point deficit, 23-19, RIC would fall in the opening frame, 25-20.
 
• The Anchorwomen made quick work and won the second set, 25-14, but would fall in another close battle during the third stanza, 25-21.
 
• Marines notched a service ace in the fourth to bring RIC's deficit to one, 18-17, but Emmanuel dealt the Anchorwomen five straight points, which would silence the hopes of a comeback.

• Senior middle hitter Sydnee Pires (Rochester, Mass.) posted 10 kills, four blocks and six digs in the effort.
 
• Junior setter Yuleisy Alvelo (San Juan, Puerto Rico) registered 22 assists, seven digs and two aces.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will face Westfield State (3 p.m.).