Boston, Mass.--Sophomore setter Grace Luchka (North Scituate, R.I.) handed out a season-high 14 assists, go along with nine digs, as Rhode Island College fell, 3-0, at UMass Boston on Saturday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
UMass Boston 3, Rhode Island College 0
UMass Boston (10-7, 1-2 LEC)
Rhode Island College (10-5, 1-3 LEC)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• The Anchorwomen would get off to a slow start in the first set as the Beacons would go on a 10-0 run and close out the stanza with an 11-point, 25-14, decision.
 
• The second set would not look much different as UMass Boston won, 25-16, thanks to 15 combined kills from the hosts in that frame.
 
• RIC found a rhythm in the third set, due to a pair of attack errors from the Beacons, but it would not be enough as the Anchorwomen were unable to mount a comeback and fell by four, 25-21.
 
• Sophomore outside hitter Sarina Marines (Cranston, R.I.) led the way offensively for the visitors with nine kills and a pair of aces.
 
• Sophomore defensive specialist Carolyn Bailey (Ipswich, Mass.) put in a strong defensive effort with a team-high 16 digs.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will play at Emmanuel on Wednesday, Oct. 16 (7 p.m.).