Providence, R.I.—Senior Elijah Gouin (Glocester, R.I.) and freshman Travis Chartier (Rehoboth, Mass.) each swept their singles matches in straight sets to go along with a doubles victory as Rhode Island College defeated Bridgewater State, 6-3, at the RIC Tennis Center on Tuesday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 6, Bridgewater State 3
Rhode Island College (6-1, 4-0 LEC)
Bridgewater State (4-4, 2-1 LEC)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• The win puts the Anchormen alone in first place in the Little East with two conference matches remaining.
 
• Gouin paired up with freshman Ethan Clegg (Chepachet, R.I.) for an 8-3 win at No. 2 doubles. to help the hosts build a 2-1 lead after pairs action.
 
• Gouin won (6-0, 6-1) at fourth singles and Chartier followed with a straight set (6-2, 6-1) victory at No. 2 singles.

• Clegg clinched the win with a (6-3, 6-1) win at No. 3 singles.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will play at Norwich on Thursday, April 17 (2:30 p.m.).