Providence, R.I.—Rhode Island College senior
Alex Bourque (North Smithfield, R.I.) and junior
Dylan Tashdjian (Riverside, R.I.) each picked up victories on Senior Day as Rhode Island College closed out the regular season with a 7-2 win over Western Connecticut at the RIC Tennis Center on Wednesday afternoon.
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 7, Western Connecticut 2
Rhode Island College (9-2, 4-2 LEC)
Western Connecticut (5-9, 2-3 LEC)
HOW IT HAPPENED
• The duo, along with their families, were recognized with a pre-match ceremony prior to their final regular season home match.
• Bourque and freshman
Noah Morin (Smithfield, R.I.) helped RIC sweep doubles with an 8-4 victory at first doubles.
• Morin won in straight sets (6-1, 6-0) at No. 3 singles and Tashdjian secured the win with a dominating (6-1, 6-0) victory at fifth singles.
• Freshman
Elijah Gouin (Glocester, R.I.) earned the only singles shutout (6-0, 6-0) with a win at No. 4.
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will compete in the 2022 Little East Men's Tennis Championship, which begins on Tuesday, May 3.
