Newport, R.I.—Junior Lauren Macera (Cranston, R.I.) picked up a shutout win (6-0, 6-0) at No. 2 singles as the Rhode Island College women's tennis team opened up the 2022 season with an 8-1 victory at Salve Regina on Saturday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 8, Salve Regina 1
Rhode Island College (1-0)
Salve Regina (0-1)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• RIC swept all three doubles matches to build an early, 3-0, lead. Macera and senior Jenna Lisi (Cranston, R.I.) won, 8-3, at No. 1 doubles.
 
• The visitors took five of six in singles action to seal the win. Lisi was dominant at No. 1 singles, losing only one game (6-1, 6-0) in the sweep.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will host Suffolk on Tuesday, Sept. 13 (4 p.m.).