Providence, R.I.--Sophomores Andrew Fanning (Greenville, R.I) and Brady Tupper (Pascoag, R.I.) each won their first collegiate matches as the Rhode Island College men's tennis team lost vs. Wentworth, 6-3, in the two club's season-opener at the RIC Tennis Complex on Wednesday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
Wentworth 6, Rhode Island College 3
Wentworth (1-0)
Rhode Island College (0-1)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• The Leopards jumped out to a 2-1 lead with two victories in pairs action.
 
• Fanning and Tupper teamed up at No. 3 doubles for an 8-3 win for their first collegiate doubles victories.
 
• In singles, sophomore Zach Siemmao (Wakefield, R.I.) won at No. 4 singles (6-1, 6-2).
 
• Fanning then earned his first career singles win in a super tiebreaker. Fanning matched up with WIT senior Owen Conlon (Cataumet, Mass.) at No. 5 singles. After Fanning won the first set (6-1), Conlon then came back and won the second set (7-6; 7-4). Fanning then won (10-1) to clinch the victory.
 
• The Anchormen were without sophomore Noah Morin (Smithfield, R.I.) a starter for the club at No. 1 singles and doubles.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will host University of Saint Joseph on Saturday, Oct. 8 (3 p.m.).