Springfield, Mass.—Sophomores Travis Chartier (Rehoboth, Mass.) and Ethan Clegg (Chepachet, R.I.) won at No. 1 and 2 singles, respectively, as Rhode Island College closed out the fall portion of its schedule in a 5-2 loss at Western New England on Thursday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
Western New England 5, Rhode Island College 2
Western New England (1-0)
Rhode Island College (0-2)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• Clegg and senior Sairaj Srinivasan (Cedar Grove, N.J.) earned a 6-1 win at No. 2 doubles, but the Golden Bears won at No. 1 and 3 to secure the match's first point.
 
• Chartier clawed out a three-set decision at first singles, while Clegg won in straight sets, for the lone Anchormen points on the afternoon.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will resume competition in the spring.