Castleton, Vt.--Junior
Amara Devine (Greenville, R.I.) went 2-0 as the Rhode Island College women's tennis team picked up their first Little East win of the season in a 9-0 win at Vermont State University Castleton on Saturday afternoon.
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THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 9, VTSU Castleton 0
Rhode Island College (2-1, 1-0 LEC)
VTSU Castleton (0-4, 0-2 LEC)
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HOW IT HAPPENED
• The Anchorwomen went nearly perfect in doubles action, losing only two games across all three matches. Senior
Lauren Macera (Cranston, R.I.) and sophomore
Erica Botelho (Greenville, R.I.) picked up an 8-0 win at No. 1 doubles.
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• RIC swept all six single matches, with Devine securing a straight set (6-0, 6-1) victory at the No. 4 spot, to clinch the victory.
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• Devine and senior
Amiah Sommer (Cumberland, R.I.) tallied an 8-1 win at No. 2 doubles.
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• It was the second straight shutout for the club.
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WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will host Clark on Thursday, Sept. 21 (3:30 p.m.).