Providence, R.I.—Fifth-year Lauren Macera (Cranston, R.I.) won at both No. 1 singles and No. 2 doubles and three freshmen earned their first collegiate victories as Rhode Island College opened the 2024 season with a 9-0 shutout victory over Albertus Magnus at the RIC Tennis Center on Saturday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 9, Albertus Magnus 0
Rhode Island College (1-0)
Albertus Magnus (0-1)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• The Anchorwomen lost a mere five games on the day and notched six shutouts.
 
• RIC took all three doubles contests. Freshmen Emilia Houwers (Whitewater, Wisc.) and Haylie Peacock (West Gardiner, Maine) secured an 8-1 win at No. 1 doubles.
 
• Senior Amara Devine (Greenville, R.I.) won in straight sets at fifth singles and Peacock did the same at No. 3 singles to clinch the match.
 
• Freshman Arianna De Thomas (Providence, R.I.) joined Houwers and Peacock as the rookies who each won their first collegiate contests in the win.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will host Curry on Thursday, Sept. 5 (4 p.m.).