Box Score

NEWPORT, R.I. - Rhode Island made quick work of Le Moyne Saturday night, blanking the Dolphins 4-0 at the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

The Rams (5-3) grabbed an early lead by taking the doubles point and winning all three spots. Nikki Fernando and Kajsa Helgesen won 6-0 at No. 1 doubles. It was the 60th career doubles win for Fernando, moving her into third place in program history. She trails only Tristany Leikem (64 from 2005-09) and Amanda Barletta (61 from 2007-09).

Grace Darcy and Anastasia Pettersson won 6-2 at No. 2 doubles, and Sophie Herrman and Ava Grnja completed the sweep with a 7-5 win at No. 3 doubles. Herrman became the seventh player in program history to reach 50 career doubles wins.

As singles play started, Rhody had a 2-0 lead. Fernando's opponent retired due to injury, giving Fernando the point. Helgesen was nearly flawless at No. 4 singles, earning the 6-1, 6-0 victory. Darcy clinched the team win with a 6-2, 6-0 victory at No. 3 singles.

Herrman had her match at No. 2 singles, leading 6-1, 4-1 when play was halted.

Rhode Island is back at the Hall of Fame Sunday evening, hosting Siena. The match begins at 5:45 p.m.  


Rhode Island 4, Le Moyne 0
Doubles
Fernando/Helgesen (URI) def. Fernando/Casares; 6-0
Darcy/Pettersson (URI) def. Simeonova/Alvarez; 6-2
Herrman/Grnja (URI) def. Raiss/Sanchez Jimenez; 7-5

Singles
Nikki Fernando (URI) def. Emma Sanchez Jimenez; 0-0, retired
Sophie Herrman (URI) DNF Ella Fernando; 6-1, 4-1, did not finish
Grace Darcy (URI) def. Stella Simeonova; 6-2, 6-0
Kajsa Helgesen (URI) def. Paula Casares; 6-1, 6-0
Alicia Alvarez (Le Moyne) DNF Miruna Scarlat; 6-3, 3-3
Lilia Raiss (Le Moyne) DNF Ava Grnja; 7-5, did not finish