Bristol, R.I.-- Sophomore first baseman
Jillian Guilfoyle (Derby, Conn.) went 3-for-3 with a trio of singles as Rhode Island College dropped game two of a twinbill vs. Roger Williams, 5-2, at Paolino Field on Saturday afternoon.
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THE BASICS
Roger Williams 5, Rhode Island College 2
Roger Williams (6-5)
Rhode Island College (8-4)
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HOW IT HAPPENED
• The Anchorwomen instantly felt the heat as a three-run Hawk blast in the first inning put them ahead, 3-0.
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• RIC responded with a two-run jack in the next half-inning by freshman designated player
Lily Bell (Coventry, R.I.) to climb within a run, 3-2.
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• The hosts took the lead for good with a two-run homer in the fifth stanza and notched an insurance marker in the sixth to seal the sweep.
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• Bell went 1-for-3 with the two-run home run and senior center fielder
Sophia Crudale (Cranston, R.I.) went 1-for-4.
• Junior pitcher
Ashleigh von der Linden (Stratham, N.H.) took the loss (2-2).
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WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will play a doubleheader at home vs. Wheaton on Tuesday, March 24 (4 p.m.).