Women’s Tennis Set for Thursday Tangle at Rhode Island College

Women’s Tennis Set for Thursday Tangle at Rhode Island College
SUFFOLK at RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE
Date
Time
Venue

Series
Last Meeting
Last Suffolk Win
Streak
Thursday, Sept. 19
3:30 PM
RIC Tennis Courts
Providence, R.I.
4-13 (since 2001)
Sept. 14, 2023, L, 9-0
Sept. 27, 2012, W, 5-4
Lost 9

BOSTON – Suffolk women's tennis takes a break from conference competition Thursday, Sept. 17 when it travels to Rhode Island College for a 3:30 p.m. match. 

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LAST TIME OUT
Suffolk women's tennis was stumped by Gordon, 7-0, in its Conference of New England debut Tuesday afternoon at the Brigham Athletic Center.  

MORE READING: Gordon Spoils Women's Tennis' CNE Opener 

RAMS RUNDOWN
Suffolk is 0-2 on the season after falling to Salem State, 6-1, and Gordon, 7-0. 

The Rams second tandem of Rachel Hill and Nia Bebb are unbeaten, 2-0, despite the Rams not being able to secure a doubles point yet this year.  

Individually, Elene Nishniandize is the lone blue-and-gold player to win a singles match this season. The junior is 1-1 in the sixth slot. Caren UrbanoMegha Tenneti and Bebb have held down the top half of the ladder for the Rams.  

ANCHORMEN ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Rhode Island College is undefeated, 7-0. The Anchormen have rolled past its competition this season with five of their seven victories coming in shutout fashion.  

Lauren Macera has played six matches in the top singles slot. She is 6-0. Erica Botelho is the usual second spot staple and sports a 4-1 record at the place in the line-up. 

Doubles wise the twosome of Boethelo and Macera are 5-1 as the top tandem.  

INSIDE THE SERIES

  • Since 2001, Suffolk sits 4-13 against Rhode Island College. 
  • The blue-and-gold has lost nine in a row against RIC. 
  • Suffolk's last win over the Anchorwomen came in 5-4 fashion Sept. 27, 2012 at Belmont Hill. 
  • A year ago, the Rams were swept by RIC Sept. 14, 2023. 

SUFFOLK'S SCHEDULE
The Rams begin their home schedule this Saturday, Sept. 21 with a Conference of New England (CNE) contest against Endicott at the Lexington Tennis Club at 5:30 p.m.