Providence, R.I.—Freshman Faith Owren (Richmond, R.I.) won (6-2, 6-0) at No. 5 singles as Rhode Island College shut out Southern Maine, 7-0, in Little East women's tennis action at the RIC Tennis Center on Saturday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 7, Southern Maine 0
Rhode Island College (9-0, 4-0 LEC)
Southern Maine (3-6, 2-3 LEC)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• The Anchorwomen took the doubles point, winning all three matches, highlighted by sophomores Arianna De Thomas' (Providence, R.I.) and Emilia Houwers' (Whitewater, Wis.) win (6-1) at second doubles.
 
• RIC used a forfeit, the Owrens win and a straight set (6-2, 6-1) victory by Houwers to clinch the win.
 
• Three of RIC's four conference wins have been, 7-0, shutouts.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will continue Little East play at home vs. Plymouth State on Tuesday, Oct. 7 (3:30 p.m.).