Providence, R.I.—Junior Zach Siemmao (Wakefield, R.I.) was victorious in straight sets (6-0, 6-1) at No. 5 singles to clinch a 6-3 win for the Rhode Island College men's tennis team vs. Salve Regina in the season-opener for both clubs at the RIC Tennis Complex on Wednesday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 6, Salve Regina 3
Rhode Island College (1-0)
Salve Regina (0-1)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• The hosts won the first three doubles matches and then three straight singles matches before the visitors secured a win.
 
• Siemmao paired with junior Andrew Fanning (Smithfield, R.I.) for a shutout (8-0) at No. 3 doubles.
 
• Fanning blanked his opponent (6-0, 6-0) at No. 6 singles, Siemmao won to clinch the victory and junior Elijah Gouin (Glocester, R.I.) won (6-2, 6-3) at No. four singles.
 
• The Seahawks took the top three singles matches.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will resume the 2023-24 season in the spring.