Providence, R.I.—Freshman
Christian Campanella (Chepachet, R.I.) picked up a win in straight sets for his first collegiate victory as Rhode Island College opened the 2026-27 men's tennis season with a 6-1 setback vs. Western New England on Thursday afternoon at the RIC Tennis Center.
THE BASICS
Western New England 6, Rhode Island College 1
Western New England (1-2)
Rhode Island College (0-1)
HOW IT HAPPENED
• The Golden Bears swept doubles to earn the match's first point.
• WNE won the next five singles matches to clinch the win.
• Campanella won (6-2, 6-1) at No. 6 singles.
• Sophomore
John Vaughan (Riverside, R.I.) lost in three sets at second singles, the highest flight appearance of his career.
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will resume action during the 2027 spring semester.
