Providence, R.I.—Fifth-year
Amiah Sommer (Cumberland, R.I.) and senior
Amara Devine (Greenville, R.I.) paired for a 6-3 win at No. 3 doubles and each won in straight sets in singles action as Rhode Island College defeated the University of Saint Joseph, 5-2, on Senior Day at the RIC Tennis Center on Thursday afternoon.
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 5, University of Saint Joseph 2
Rhode Island College (13-0)
University of Saint Joseph (8-3)
HOW IT HAPPENED
• Sommer, Devine and fifth-year
Lauren Macera (Cranston, R.I.) were recognized following the match as part of Senior Day.
• RIC took the doubles point as freshmen
Haylie Peacock (West Gardiner, Maine) and
Emilia Houwers (Whitewater, Wisc.) won, 6-4, at the No. 2 spot along with Sommer's and Devine's win at third doubles.
• De Thomas clinched the win with a straight set (6-2, 6-1) victory at No. 3 singles.
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will continue Little East action in a pivotal conference battle vs. UMass Boston at the Weymouth Club on Saturday, Oct. 5 (6 p.m.).
