Providence, R.I.—Sophomore Arianna De Thomas (Providence, R.I.) won in straight sets at No. 1 singles as Rhode Island College blanked winless Curry, 7-0, in the club's first match of the spring semester at the RIC Tennis Courts on Thursday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 7, Curry 0
Rhode Island College (16-0)
Curry (0-15)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• RIC swept all three doubles matches as sophomore Haylie Peacock (West Gardiner Maine) and senior Erica Botelho (Greenville, R.I.) notched a 6-0 shutout at the top pairs spot.
 
• The Anchorwomen made short work of the Colonels in singles action as Peacock, sophomore Emilia Houwers (Whitewater, Wis.) and Botelho each pitched shutouts to secure the win.
 
• RIC lost just two games during the entire match, which was completed in one hour and 15 minutes.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will compete in the NCAA Div. III Championship in May.