Providence, R.I.—Freshman No. 5 singles John Vaughan (East Providence, R.I.) won in straight sets to clinch a 5-2 victory for Rhode Island College vs. Salve Regina at the RIC Tennis Center on Wednesday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 5, Salve Regina 2
Rhode Island College (2-2)
Salve Regina (0-8)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• RIC took two of the three doubles matches to secure the pairings point. Sophomores Ethan Clegg (Chepachet, R.I.) and classmate James McShane (Riverside, R.I.) won, 6-3, at second doubles.
 
• After a McShane win at fourth singles, the visitors won two contests to even the match at 2-2.
 
• Clegg won in straight sets (6-1, 6-4) at second singles and Vaughan clinched the win for the Anchormen with his singles victory.
 
• Vaughan, Clegg and McShane each went 2-0 on the day.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will open Little East play at VTSU Castleton on Saturday, March 28 (1 p.m.).