Fitchburg, Mass.—Junior middle hitter Andrayah Williams (North Providence, R.I.) registered a career-best 11 kills and hit .556 as Rhode Island College opened the 2024 season with a 3-1 win at Fitchburg State on Saturday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 3, Fitchburg State 1
Rhode Island College (1-0)
Fitchburg State (0-1)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• The hosts took the first set by four, 25-21, but the Anchorwomen responded by taking the next two frames (25-22, 25-19). It went to extra play, but RIC held off the Falcons, 26-24, in the fourth set to secure the win.
 
• Sophomore outside hitter Sarina Marines (Cranston, R.I.) led the way with 22 kills and 18 digs for a double-double effort.
 
• Sophomore defensive specialist Carolyn Bailey (Ipswich, Mass.) posted a match-best 32 digs, which was also a career-high. Sophomore outside hitter Marina Colonis (Waterford, Conn.) chipped in with 20 digs and four kills.
 
• Junior middle hitter Sydnee Pires (Rochester, Mass.) and freshman outside hitter Olivia Rollinson (Coventry, R.I.) each registered seven winners on the day.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will play at Mitchell on Thursday, Sept. 5 (7 p.m.).