Providence, R.I.—Senior Victoria Vittori (New Bedford, Mass.) won her first career match at No. 1 singles as the Rhode Island College women's tennis team rolled past Suffolk, 9-0, at the RIC Tennis Center on Thursday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 9, Suffolk 0
Rhode Island College (5-0)
Suffolk (2-3)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• Vittori paired with junior Clara Siegmund (Pomfret, Conn.) for an 8-1 win at No. 1 doubles. She then defeated Suffolk senior Ilda Ascic (Sarajevo, Bosnia), 6-4, 6-2, for her first career win at the top spot. Vittori had previously lost to Ascic at No. 2 singles back in the 2018 campaign.
 
• Senior Serena Bobola (Cranston, R.I.) had a strong day for the hosts, earning a straight set (6-1, 6-0) win at No. 4 singles and combining with freshman Lauren Macera (Cranston, R.I.) for an 8-0 shutout at No. 2 doubles.
 
• Junior Sarah Gonick (Kingston, Mass.) clinched the win with a straight set (6-1, 6-1) victory at No. 5 singles.
 
• RIC was without its No. 1 singles starter in junior Jenna Lisi (Cranston, R.I.).
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will resume Little East play at Castleton on Saturday, Sept. 25 (1 p.m.).