Nov. 12, 2010

Box Score

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Rhode Island women's volleyball team (13-14; 4-10 Atlantic 10) came up short at Charlotte Friday night at Halton Arena.

Junior Kayla Wilson and freshman Britta Baarstad each tallied six kills apiece to lead the way offenisviely for the Rams. Junior Candice Kolkka also chipped in offensively as she tallied 21 assists.

In the opening set, URI trailed 12-9 in the early going, but the Rams rallied back to tie the frame at 18 apiece. Charlotte responded by winning seven of the last 10 points to claim the set 25-20.

Charlotte increased its match advantage to 2-0 as it defeated Rhody 25-15. The 49ers' outhit the Rams .448-.156. The 49ers' closed out the Rams in the third set thanks to a 25-11 triumph.

Rhody returns to action on Sunday as it heads to La Salle. The match is set to begin at 1 p.m.