Providence, R.I.—Freshman Lauren Bilodeau (Westfield, Mass.) won her first collegiate singles and doubles matches as Rhode Island College defeated Suffolk, 9-0, at the RIC Tennis Center on Thursday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 9, Suffolk 0
Rhode Island College (1-1)
Suffolk (1-2)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• The Anchorwomen took all three doubles matches, highlighted by an 8-3 win at the No. 1 spot by senior Amiah Sommer (Cumberland, R.I.) and junior Amara Devine (Greenville, R.I.).
 
• Sophomore Erica Botelho (Greenville, R.I.) secured the win with a straight set (6-3, 6-1) win at second singles.
 
• Bilodeau won in straight sets (7-6, 6-1) at No. 6 singles and paired with sophomore Li hsiu Hou (Kingston, R.I.) for an 8-2 win at No. 3 doubles.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will open Little East play at Vermont State University Castleton on Saturday, Sept. 16 (1 p.m.).