Willimantic, Conn.–Junior middle blocker Megan Philbrick (Johnston, R.I.) posted 13 kills and a .357 hitting percentage of as the Rhode Island College women's volleyball team lost at Eastern Connecticut in Little East action on Wednesday night.
 
THE BASICS
Eastern Connecticut 3, Rhode Island College 1
Eastern Connecticut (8-4, 2-0 LEC)
Rhode Island College (4-5, 1-1 LEC)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• After the Warriors jumped out to a 5-1 lead in the first set, RIC managed to bounce back and eventually take a 23-18 lead late in the frame. Two kills by Eastern Connecticut freshman Brooke Praskievicz (Moodus, Conn.) forced the set into a 24-24 tie. The Warriors were able to power ahead and win the set, 30-28.
 
• The second frame was just as close as the first. Despite three kills from Philbrick, a 4-0 run late in the set by the Warriors led them to a 25-20 win to go up two sets to none.
 
• The third stanza saw the Anchorwomen bounce back by roaring out to a 21-12 lead. Two kills by freshman outside hitter Sarina Marines (Cranston, R.I.) brought RIC within a set with a 25-22 win.
 
• The two teams went blow for blow in the fourth, with the set being tied as late as 16-16. The Warriors shut the door, scoring nine unanswered points to take the stanza, 25-16, and secure the 3-1 victory.
 
• Junior libero Nicole Normandin (Blackstone, Mass.) tallied 27 digs in the loss, which was a match-high.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will play at Curry on Thursday, Sept. 28 (6 p.m.).