Providence, R.I.—Fifth-year Amiah Sommer (Cumberland, R.I.) clinched an 8-1 win for Rhode Island College vs. UMass Dartmouth with a straight set win at No. 5 singles at the RIC Tennis Center on Tuesday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 8, UMass Dartmouth 1
Rhode Island College (12-0, 6-0 LEC)
UMass Dartmouth (5-5, 2-2 LEC)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• RIC built a 2-1 advantage after doubles. Freshmen Haylie Peacock (West Gardiner, Maine) and Emilia Houwers (Whitewater, Wisc.) won, 8-2, at second doubles.
 
• The Anchorwomen swept all six singles matches to stay unbeaten on the season. Freshman Arianna De Thomas (Providence, R.I.) and senior Amara Devine (Greenville, R.I.) lost just a game apiece as part of straight set wins at No. 3 and 6 singles. respectively.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will host the University of Saint Joseph on Thursday, Oct. 3 (3:30 p.m.).