Providence, R.I.—Rhode Island College freshman
Lauren Macera (Cranston, R.I.) clinched the women's tennis team's third straight shutout win with a victory at No. 3 singles as the Anchorwomen defeated Salve Regina, 9-0, to stay unbeaten on the season.
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 9, Salve Regina 0
Rhode Island College (3-0)
Salve Regina (0-1)
HOW IT HAPPENED
• Macera and senior
Serena Bobola (Cranston, R.I.) highlighted a three-match sweep for the hosts with an 8-1 win at No. 2 doubles.
• Junior
Jenna Lisi (Cranston, R.I.) won (6-0, 6-1) at No. 1 singles to pull the Anchorwomen within one point of the win. Lisi lost her first game of the season in the contest, having bested her previous two opponents without a blemish (6-0, 6-0).
• Macera clinched the win with a straight set (6-0, 6-3) victory at third singles. Senior
Victoria Vittori (New Bedford, Mass.) had a strong showing with a (6-0, 6-2) win at No. 2 singles.
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will open Little East play at home vs. Bridgewater State on Saturday, Sept. 18 (noon).
