Providence, R.I.—Sophomore Andrew Fanning (Greenville, R.I.) won in three sets to clinch a 5-4 win for Rhode Island College vs. Bridgewater State in Little East men's tennis action played at the RIC Tennis Center on Tuesday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 5, Bridgewater State 4
Rhode Island College (5-4, 3-1 LEC)
Bridgewater State (3-5, 3-1 LEC)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• The hosts opened doubles play by winning two of the three contests. Sophomore Noah Morin (Smithfield, R.I.) and Elijah Gouin (Glocester, R.I.) combined for an 8-4 win at No. 2 doubles.
 
• Gouin won in straight sets (7-5, 6-3) at No. 4 singles, and after a Bear win at the fifth spot, Morin won in three sets (6-3, 3-6, 6-1) to set up RIC for the match win.
 
• Fanning clinched the win with a victory (6-2, 2-6, 7-6) at No. 6 singles.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will host Suffolk on Thursday, April 13 (3:30 p.m.).