Providence, R.I.—Fifth-year
Lauren Macera (Cranston, R.I.) paired with junior
Erica Botelho (Greenville, R.I.) for an 8-6 win at No. 1 doubles and then went on to win at No. 1 and 2 singles, respectively, as Rhode Island College opened Little East play with an 8-1 win over Bridgewater State at the RIC Tennis Center on Saturday afternoon.
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 8, Bridgewater State 1
Rhode Island College (3-0, 1-0 LEC)
Bridgewater State (2-1, 0-1 LEC)
HOW IT HAPPENED
• The matchup was a battle of two of the top three teams in the Little East.
• The hosts took all three doubles contests, led by fifth-year
Amiah Sommer (Cumberland, R.I.) and senior
Amara Devine (Greenville, R.I.) who won, 8-1, at No. 3 doubles.
• Devine won in straight sets at fifth singles and was followed by freshman
Arianna De Thomas' (Providence, R.I.) victory at third singles to clinch the match.
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will play at Salve Regina on Tuesday, Sept. 10 (3:30 p.m.).
