Clermont, Fla.--Senior second baseman Noelle Simmons (Goffstown, N.H.) went 2-for-3 with a pair of RBI and two runs scored as the Rhode Island College defeated Skidmore, 12-9, at Hancock Park on Tuesday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 12, Skidmore 9
Rhode Island College (6-1)
Skidmore (3-3)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• Both teams opened the first frame with a run, but it was the Anchorwomen who posted seven runs in the third inning as sophomore first baseman Jillian Guilfoyle (Derby, Conn.) started the scoring tear with a two-run single.
 
• RIC scored on a wild pitch in the fourth to make it, 9-1, but then Skidmore found life and scored eight runs over the next two stanzas to tie it up, 9-9.
 
• The Anchorwomen responded with three runs in the bottom half of the sixth as sophomore shortstop Joey Meyer (South Milwaukee, Wis.) scored on a passed ball and junior catcher Brianna Bailey (Windsor, Conn.) brought in two to score with a single.

• Senior pitcher Gabby Cunha (Cranston, R.I.) earned the win (1-0) in relief, striking out a pair of batters in the final inning to give RIC its third consecutive win.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will face Calvin (1:45 p.m.).