Providence, R.I.--Junior catcher Brianna Bailey (Windsor, Conn.) went 1-for-2 with a pair of RBI as Rhode Island College fell vs. UMass Boston, 7-4, in the first game of a doubleheader played at the Dayna A. Bazar Softball Complex on Monday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
UMass Boston 7, Rhode Island College 4
UMass Boston (8-3, 1-0 LEC)
Rhode Island College (12-5, 0-1 LEC)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• Although the Beacons led off with a run in both the first and second stanzas, the Anchorwomen soon tied it up in the second as Bailey singled to center to bring in a pair.
 
• Junior shortstop Joey Meyer (South Milwaukee, Wis.) gave RIC the lead, 3-2, as notched an RBI groundout in the third.
 
• However, a five-run fifth inning by the visitors sealed the Anchorwomen's fate and stopped the club's modest four-game winning streak.
 
• Sophomore Gabrielle Sweeney (Shirley, Mass.) and freshman Lily Bell (Coventry, R.I.) each went 2-for-3 in the game.

• Senior pitcher Gabby Cunha (Cranston, R.I.) was dealt the loss (3-3).
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will play game two of its twinbill with the Beacons.