Providence, R.I.—Junior Andrew Fanning (Smithfield, R.I.) notched a straight set (6-4, 6-1) win at No. 6 singles to lead Rhode Island College past Suffolk, 7-2, in the club's first match of the spring at the RIC Tennis Center on Saturday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 7, Suffolk 2
Rhode Island College (2-0)
Suffolk (0-1)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• The Anchormen dominated doubles action, which was highlighted by senior Peter Pond's (Providence, R.I.) and junior Zach Siemmao's (Wakefield, R.I.), 8-0, shutout in third pairs.
 
• Siemmao was nearly flawless in a (6-0, 6-1) shutout win at No. 5 singles and Fanning quickly clinched the match with his victory one spot lower in the lineup.
 
• Junior Elijah Gouin (Glocester, R.I.) registered a straight set (6-3, 6-0) win at third singles and paired with classmate Noah Morin (Smithfield, R.I.) for an 8-1 victory at No. 2 doubles.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will host Wentworth on Tuesday, March 19 (3:30 p.m.).