Providence, R.I.—Sophomore setter Yuleisy Alvelo (San Juan, Puerto Rico) posted a double-double with 32 assists and 10 digs as Rhode Island College picked up its second Little East win of the season in a 3-0 shutout vs. Southern Maine at The Murray Center on Saturday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 3, Southern Maine 0
Rhode Island College (11-6, 2-3 LEC)
Southern Maine (5-17, 0-4 LEC)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• RIC, which was without its top offensive threat in sophomore outside hitter Sarina Marines (Cranston, R.I.), took the first by seven, 25-18.
 
• The visitors pushed RIC to the limit in both sets two and three, but the Anchorwomen prevailed by two in each stanza, 25-23.
 
• RIC had a balanced attack offensively, with junior middle hitter Andrayah Williams (North Providence, R.I.) leading the way with eight kills.
 
• Sophomore outside hitter Marina Colonis (Waterford, Conn.) posted seven kills and a team-high 12 digs. Alvelo and sophomore defensive specialist Brookelyn Feola (Riverside, R.I.) each posted a match-best four service aces.
 
• RIC stopped a three-match losing skid and picked up its seventh shutout win on the season in the victory.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will continue Little East play at UMass Dartmouth on Wednesday, Oct. 23 (7 p.m.).