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DAVIDSON, N.C. - Nikki Fernando became Rhode Island's all-time leader in doubles victories and added a singles win. Despite her big day, the Rams (10-7, 1-1 Atlantic 10) came up just short in a 4-3 loss at Davidson Friday.

Fernando and Kajsa Helgesen defeated Savanna Kollock and Bryson Lagford, 6-4. The win was the 65th doubles win for Fernando, setting a new URI program record. She passed Tristany Leikem, who won 64 doubles matches from 2008-12.

Despite the win at No. 1 doubles, Rhody dropped the doubles point to the Wildcats (8-5, 3-0 A-10). Davidson also won at No. 1, No. 3 and No. 4 singles to secure the victory.

Fernando picked up a three-set win over Langford at No. 2 singles. She rallied after dropping the first set to win 2-6, 6-3, 6-4. Also winning in three sets for the Rams were Anastasia Pettersson at No. 5 singles and Miruna Scarlat at No. 6 singles.

The Rams will look to get back on track with a conference match against Richmond on Saturday at 11 a.m.


Davidson 4, Rhode Island 3
Doubles
Fernando/Helgesen (URI) def. Kollock/Langford; 6-4
Calderwood/Hammond (DAV) def. Darcy/Pettersson; 6-1
Hooper/Rottenberg (DAV) def. Herrman/Grnja; 6-2

Singles
Savanna Kollock (DAV) def. Grace Darcy; 6-2, 6-0
Nikki Fernando (URI) def. Bryson Langford; 2-6, 6-3, 6-4
Ellie Hammond (DAV) def. Sophie Herrman; 6-2, 6-4
Charlotte Calderwood (DAV) def. Kajsa Helgesen; 6-2, 7-5
Anastasia Pettersson (URI) def. Keri Rothenberg; 6-4, 1-6, 6-3
Miruna Scarlat (URI) def. Olivia Hooper; 6-0, 6-7 (2), 10-8