Providence, R.I.—Freshman Noah Morin (Smithfield, R.I.) won at No. 2 doubles, then clinched a 5-1 victory with a straight set decision at No. 2 singles, as No. 4-seeded Rhode Island College defeated No. 5-seeded Western Connecticut in first round action of the 2022 Little East Men's Tennis Championship at the RIC Tennis Center on Tuesday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 5, Western Connecticut 1
Rhode Island College (10-2)
Western Connecticut (5-11)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• The hosts took two of three in doubles action as Morin paired with freshman Zach Siemmao (Wakefield, R.I.) for an 8-4 win at second doubles.
 
• The Anchormen reached five points first, winning three singles bouts to advance in the tournament.
 
• Simmaeo won (6-4, 6-1) at No. 6 singles and classmate Elijah Gouin (Glocester, R.I.) pulled RIC within a point of victory with a straight set (6-1, 6-3) win at No. 3 singles.
 
• Morin then won (7-5, 6-2) to clinch the match.
 
 WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will travel to No. 1-seeded UMass Boston on Thursday, May 5 in semifinal action of the 2022 Little East Men's Tennis Championship.