Providence, R.I.--Freshman setter Paula Pesoa recorded 13 assists to eclipse 200 in her career, while classmate outside hitter Sarina Marines (Cranston, R.I.) tallied a match-best 11 kills, as Rhode Island College defeated Dean, 3-0, at The Murray Center on Tuesday night.
 
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 3, Dean 0
Rhode Island College (8-11)
Dean (6-16)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• RIC stormed out to a 14-4 lead in the first set thanks to a couple of kills by junior middle blocker Megan Philbrick (Johnston, R.I.). Attacking miscues by Dean allowed the Anchorwomen to win the set easily, 25-15.
 
• Dean looked to respond by jumping out to a 7-1 lead to start the second stanza. RIC later went on a 5-0 run to take a 12-10 lead. The hosts kept the momentum to vault their way to a 25-19 victory in the set.
 
• The third set was primarily dominated by RIC, which at one point led by 10, 18-8. Dean attempted to mount a comeback by going on a 12-5 run, but fell short as the Anchorwomen took the stanza by four 25-21 to win in straight sets.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will host Worcester State on Thursday, Oct. 19 (7 p.m.).