Worcester, Mass.—Sophomore
Arianna De Thomas (Providence, R.I.) and
Haylie Peacock (West Gardiner, Maine) dominated at No. 1 and 2 singles, respectively, as Rhode Island College improved to 3-0 with a 7-0 shutout at Clark on Tuesday afternoon.
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 7, Clark
Rhode Island College (3-0)
Clark (2-2)
HOW IT HAPPENED
• RIC swept doubles to earn the match's first point as Peacock and senior
Erica Botelho (Greenville, R.I.) picked up a 6-2 decision at first doubles.
• De Thomas and Peacock made short work of their opponents with straight set (6-0, 6-1) wins at the top two singles flights.
• Senior
Li hsiu Hou (Kingston, R.I.) clinched the win with a (6-4, 6-2) victory at sixth singles.
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will open Little East play at Bridgewater State on Saturday, Sept. 20 (noon).