Oct. 31, 2010

Box Score

KINGSTON, R.I. - The Rhode Island women's volleyball team (12-12; 3-8 Atlantic 10) dropped a 3-0 decision to Duquesne Sunday afternoon at Keaney Gymnasium.

Freshman Britta Baarstad and sophomore Rachel Zarazan each tallied double-digit figures in kills, recording 11 and 10 terminations apiece. Sophomore Ashley Tennant led the way defensively for the Rams as she posted 14 digs.

Duquesne opened the match with a 25-18 victory, outhitting the Rams .297-.119. URI held a 12-10, but the Dukes charged back to take a 16-14 lead. Rhody would not lead for the remainder of the set.

In the second frame, URI fell behind 6-1 in the early going and were unable to recover as Duquesne went on to a 25-17 victory to take a 2-0 match advantage. Duquesne closed out the Rams in the third set as it outhit URI .262-.000.

Rhody returns to action on Friday as it heads to Temple. The match is set to begin at 7 p.m.