Rhode Island College

Providence, R.I.--Senior setter Yuleisy Alvelo (San Juan, Puerto Rico) notched a match-high six service aces to go along with 15 assists and four digs as Rhode Island College swept Mass. Maritime, 3-0, at The Murray Center on Thursday evening.
 
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 3, Mass. Maritime 0
Rhode Island College (7-7)
Mass. Maritime (4-7)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• RIC dominated the opening frame as Alvelo posted five of her six service aces in the first set to set the tone for the match as the hosts cruised to a 25-11 win.
 
• Three kills by freshman middle hitter Aliyah Evora (East Providence, R.I.) and a pair from senior outside hitter Sarina Marines (Cranston, R.I.) put the Anchorwomen in position to grab the second set, 25-17, despite a late run from the Bucs.
 
• Sophomore setter Mackenzie Marcoux (North Smithfield, R.I.) posted a season-high 10 assists, as four of them came in a decisive third set in which RIC handled with ease, 25-11.
 
• Sophomore right side hitter Jocelyn Sigouin-Adorno (Fall River, Mass.) helped lead the way with seven kills behind Marines' nine winners.
 
• Junior libero Daniella Escudero (East Providence, R.I.) put in the work defensively to lead the Anchorwomen with eight digs.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will resume Little East play at UMass Boston on Saturday, Oct. 3 (noon).