Providence, R.I.—Junior
Haylie Peacock (West Gardiner, Maine) won at both No. 1 singles and doubles as Rhode Island College opened Little East play with a 5-2 win over Bridgewater State at the RIC Tennis Center on Saturday afternoon.
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 5, Bridgewater State 2
Rhode Island College (4-2, 1-0 LEC)
Bridgewater State (3-3, 0-1 LEC)
HOW IT HAPPENED
• After dropping the opening doubles contest, RIC won the next two in pairs play to secure the match's first point. Peacock and sophomore
Faith Owren (Richmond, R.I.) won at first doubles to clinch the point.
• Peacock and classmate
Arianna DeThomas (Providence, R.I.) notched back-to-back wins at first and second singles to pull the hosts within a point of clinching the win.
• After a Bear victory at fifth singles, junior
Emilia Houwers (Whitewater, Wis.) won in three sets at No. 3 singles to give the hosts the win.
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will host Clark on Tuesday, Sept. 22 (3:30 p.m.).
