NATCHITOCHES, La. – Rhode Island got its Spring Break trip off to a strong start, winning 4-2 at Northwestern State Wednesday afternoon.

The URI victory snapped a four-match winning streak for the Lady Demons, who compete in the Southland Conference. Rhode Island head coach Jonas Brobeck was the Northwestern State head coach from 2020-23 before he came to Kingston.

The Rams (9-2) rallied to get the team win. After dropping the doubles point, URI evened the match when Katharine Spieth finished off Zoi Spyrou in straight sets 6-4, 6-1. Nikki Fernando added a point at No. 3 singles when her opponent retired after Fernando took the first set, 6-1.

Anastasia Pettersson won in straight sets at No. 5 singles, 6-3, 6-1. Klara Nelander added a win at No. 6 when Northwestern State had to forfeit the spot due to lack of players available.

Rhode Island is back in action Thursday when it plays at New Orleans at 2 p.m.

Rhode Island 4, Northwestern State 2
Singles
1. Katharina Spieth (URI) def. Zoi Spyrou (NWST); 6-4, 6-1
2. Honoka Umeda (NWST) def. Sophie Herrman (URI); 7-5, 6-1
3. Nikki Fernando (URI) def. Maria Farina (NWST); 6-1, retired
4. Pika Doberlet (NWST) vs. Grace Darcy (URI); 7-6 (7-0) 3-2, unfinished
5. Anastasia Pettersson (URI) def. Valeria Ortega (NWST); 6-3, 6-1
6. Klara Nelander (URI) def. No player (NWST); by forfeit

Doubles
1. Zoi Spyrou/Honoka Umeda (NWST) def. Nikki Fernando/Katharina Spieth (URI) 7-5
2. Pika Doberlet/Maria Farina (NWST) def. Grace Darcy/Anastasia Pettersson (URI) 6-2
3. No match