How it Happened
Rhode Island (0-3) was shut out by Michigan State in both ends of its doubleheader on the final day of the Stetson Lead-Off Classic Sunday. The Rams fell 5-0 in the first game and 9-0 in five inning for the second game.

Michigan State (2-1) jumped out quickly in both games, as freshman Kassidy Kujawa hit a two-run home run in the first inning of both games. The Rams struggled with Kujawa all day, as she was 4-for-5 with two home runs, two walks, three runs scored and four runs batted in.

That was all the offense the Spartans needed. Rhode Island had four hits in each game, but it was unable to score any runs.

Inside the Box Score:

• Rhody senior Jocelyn Mattison and freshman Danielle Gariglio were named to the Stetson Lead-Off Classic All-Tournament Team.
• Rhody freshman Ashley Dumoulin came within one out of hurling a complete game in her first career start. After allowing three runs on four hits in the first inning, Dumoulin settled in nicely, giving up no runs on two hits over the next five innings.
• Senior Cassie Baker retired the lone batter she faced, giving her back-to-back scoreless appearances to open the season.
• Freshman Danielle Gariglio was 2-for-5 on the day, getting a single in each game. The hits were the first two of her career.
• Sophomore Emily Hendricks singled in the first game and had an outfield assist in both ends of the doubleheader.
• Junior Deanna Wolf delivered a single in the second game. It was her first career hit.
• Marylynn Muldowney picked up her career hit with a single in the first game.

Stat of the Day
9 – The first nine hits of the season for Rhode Island have all been singles.

What's Next
The Rams are off for a couple of weeks until they head to Maryland to play in the Towson Invitational Feb. 28 through March 2. Rhody will face Manhattan, Delaware State and Towson in the tournament.