Box Score

NEWPORT, R.I. - Rhode Island's four-match win streak was halted with a 5-2 loss to Hofstra Sunday.

The Rams (4-2) got wins from Anastasia Pettersson and Kajsa Helgesen in singles play, but it was not enough. NJIT (5-1) took the doubles point and the top three singles matches to secure the victory.

"Congratulations to NJIT," Rhode Island head coach Jonas Brobeck said. "They played better than us today in important moments of the match. We needed a physical match like this. The team is looking forward to a good Brown team next weekend."

Pettersson beat Feysa Aydin 6-2, 6-2 at No. 4. Helgesen also won in straight sets at No. 5, beating Asima Sazan 7-5, 6-1. Sophie Herrman and Miruna Scarlat battled for URI at No. 3 and No. 6 singles, respectively. Both played three-set matches.

Rhode Island is off until it visits Brown on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 11 a.m.

NJIT 5, Rhode Island 2
Doubles
Cocero/Wipfli (NJIT) def. Fernando/Helgesen; 6-3
Menedez Alvarez/Aydin (NJIT) def. Darcy/Pettersson; 6-4
Herrman/Grnja (URI) def. Koszo/Hepcal Barcan; 6-4

Singles
Laura Wipfli (NJIT) def. Nikki Fernando; 6-3, 6-2
Paula Menendez Alvarez (NJIT) def. Grace Darcy; 6-4, 7-5
Irene Cocero (NJIT) def. Sophie Herrman; 7-5, 4-6, 7-5
Anastasia Pettersson (URI) def. Feyza Aydin; 6-2, 6-2
Kajsa Helgesen (URI) def. Asima Sazan; 7-5, 6-1
Diana Fernandes (NJIT) def. Miruna Scarlat; 1-6, 6-3, 6-1