Lexington, Mass.--Freshman
Kyle Neuendorf (Attleboro, Mass.) clinched a 6-3 win with a straight set victory at No. 6 singles as Rhode Island College defeated UMass Boston indoors at the Lexington Tennis Club on Saturday night.
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THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 6, UMass Boston 3
Rhode Island College (5-1, 3-0 LEC)
UMass Boston (3-3, 1-1 LEC)
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HOW IT HAPPENED
• The Anchormen were down, 2-1, after doubles, with senior
Elijah Gouin (Chepachet, R.I.) and freshman
Ethan Clegg (Chepachet, R.I.) picking up an 8-2 win at the No. 2 spot.
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• The Anchormen found their grove by taking five of the six singles contests, sweeping the No. 2-6 flights.
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Freshman Travis Chartier (Rehoboth, Mass.) won (6-3, 6-3) at No. 2 singles and Clegg won (6-2, 6-0) at third singles.
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• Neuendorf's (6-1, 6-1) victory at No. 6 singles won it for the Anchormen who raise their current win streak to five matches and stay perfect in Little East play.
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WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will continue Little East play at home vs. Bridgewater State on Tuesday, April 15 (3:30 p.m.).