Newport, R.I.—Sophomore shortstop Joey Meyer (South Milwaukee, Wis.) went 2-for-3 with a run scored and three RBI as Rhode Island College completed a sweep vs. Salve Regina with an 8-7 win in the nightcap of a non-conference twinbill played at Toppa Field on Thursday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 8, Salve Regina 7
Rhode Island College (12-4)
Salve Regina (1-9)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• RIC put four on the board in the top of the first, started by a Meyer sacrifice fly and highlighted by a sophomore first baseman Jillian Guilfoyle (Derby, Conn.) two-run double.
 
• SRU quickly evened the game with a four-run bottom of the first.
 
• The Anchorwomen went up by four, 8-4, in the second, keyed by a two-run singles from Meyer and classmate third baseman Gabrielle Sweeney (Shirley, Mass.).
 
• The Seahawks clawed back within a run, 8-7, with a three-run second, but senior pitcher Gabby Cunha (Cranston, R.I.) hurled five innings of scoreless relief to pick up her third win (3-2).
 
• Senior second baseman Noelle Simmons (Goffstown, N.H.) and junior left fielder Melanie Earley (Lumberton, N.J.) each went 3-for-4 with two runs scored.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will open Little East play with a doubleheader at home vs. UMass Boston on Saturday, March 28 (2 p.m.).