Providence, R.I.—Freshman Elijah Gouin (Glocester, R.I.) won in straight sets at No. 4 singles to clinch a 5-4 victory for Rhode Island College vs. Salem State in Little East men's tennis action on Saturday afternoon at the RIC Tennis Center.
 
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 5, Salem State 4
Rhode Island College (6-0, 2-0 LEC)
Salem State (1-3, 0-1 LEC)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• Gouin paired with freshman Zach Siemmao (Wakefield, R.I.) for an 8-5 win at No. 3 doubles as the hosts took all three in pairs to build a 3-0 advantage.
 
• Salem State quickly pulled within a point with wins at No. 2 and 1 singles, respectively.
 
• RIC freshman Noah Morin (Smithfield, R.I.) picked up his second point of the day with a straight set (6-2, 6-3) win at third singles to bring the hosts within one of securing the team victory.
 
• Gouin followed with a (7-5, 6-4) win at fourth singles to seal the win. The Vikings took the remaining singles bouts to close out the day.
 
 WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will host Suffolk on Thursday, April 14 (3:30 p.m.).