Providence, R.I.—Rhode Island College junior middle hitter Sydnee Pires (Rochester, Mass.) hit .500, knocked down 12 kills and posted 1.5 blocks as Rhode Island College raised its current win streak to four matches in a 3-0 shutout over Salem State at The Murray Center on Tuesday evening.
 
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 3, Salem 0
Rhode Island College (6-1)
Salem State (2-10)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• Pires posted six kills on eight total attacks to get the ball rolling early for Rhode Island College as the hosts cruised to a 25-17 win in the opening set.
 
• Freshman outside hitter Olivia Rollinson (Coventry, R.I.) got going in the second set with back-to-back kills off assists from sophomore setter Yuliesy Alvelo (Springfield, Mass.) to put RIC up by 10, 20-10, and eventually win, 25-16. Alvelo accounted for 23 assists on the evening.
 
• RIC was able to work in its bench during the third set as the hosts finished off the Vikings, 25-18.
 
• Sophomore outside hitter Sarina Marines (Cranston, R.I.) and classmate sophomore defensive specialist Marina Colonis (Waterford, Conn.) posted great defensive efforts with 15 and nine digs, respectively. Marines also had six kills in the win.
 
• Junior outside hitter Presley Shairs (Salem, Mass.) notched 10 kills to lead the Vikings.
 
• It was the fourth shutout of the season for the Anchorwomen.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will play at Framingham State on Thursday, Sept. 26 (6 p.m.).