Norton, Mass.--Senior libero
Carolyn Bailey (Ipswich, Mass.) recorded her 1,000
th career dig as Rhode Island College fell, 3-0, at Wheaton on Thursday evening.
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THE BASICS
Wheaton 3, Rhode Island College 0
Wheaton (8-16)
Rhode Island College (11-12)
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HOW IT HAPPENED
• The hosts won the first two sets in convincing fashion, winning the opener, 25-13, and the middle set, 25-12.
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• RIC endeavored a comeback in the third set, knotting the frame, 22-22, before a RIC attack error and a pair of Lyons' kills sealed the Anchorwomen's fate, 25-23.
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• The Anchorwomen struggled mightily on offense, recording a .056 hitting percentage as Wheaton nearly doubled the visitor's effort in kills, 38-21.
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• Bailey led the team with six digs, while senior outside hitter
Sarina Marines (Cranston, R.I.) posted a team-best six kills.
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• Senior setter
Yuleisy Alvelo (San Juan, Puerto Rico) handed out 11 assists.
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WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will resume Little East play at home vs. Western Connecticut on Saturday, Oct. 31 (1 p.m.).