Aug. 27, 2010

Box Score

HAMILTON, N.Y. - The Rhode Island women's volleyball team opened its 2010 season on a high note as it downed Fairfield 3-1 in its first match of the Colgate Classic Friday afternoon at Cotterell Court.

Rhody outhit Fairfield .289-.133 and held a 37-32 advantage on set assists.

Sophomore Rachel Zarazan led the way offensively for the Rams as she totaled a career-high 17 kills. Fellow sophomore Annie Nelson also chipped in as she had 28 assists.

Defensively for the Rams, freshman Jill Anderson made a strong debut as she had a match-high 11 blocks, while Nelson paced the squad with 11 digs.

Rhody captured sets one (25-20) and two (25-23), but fell in the third set (25-23). URI closed out the Stags in game four with a 25-6 victory.

The Rams return to action later this afternoon as they take on tournament host Colgate at 4 p.m.