Providence, R.I.—Senior Erica Botelho (Greenville, R.I.) won in straight sets at third singles to lead Rhode Island College past Plymouth State, 7-0, in Little East women's tennis action at the RIC Tennis Center on Tuesday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 7, Plymouth State 0
Rhode Island College (10-0, 5-0 LEC)
Plymouth State (1-7. 0-5 LEC)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• The Anchorwomen took the doubles point by winning all three matches, losing just three games in the process. Botelho and sophomore Haylie Peacock (West Gardiner, Maine) notched a 6-0 shutout at first doubles.
 
• Sophomore Arianna DeThomas (Providence, R.I.) and senior Li hsiu Hou (Kingston, R.I.) made short work of their opposition at No. 1 and 6 singles, respectively, and Botelho followed with a near shutout to clinch the match.
 
• The Anchorwomen have seven, 7-0, shutouts to their credit this fall, including the last four matches.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will continue Little East play at Salem State on Saturday, Oct. 11 (noon).