PROVIDENCE, R.I. (October 8, 2026) – The Western New England men's tennis team picked up its first victory of the 2026-27 season, earning all three wins in doubles action, while
Colby Esposito,
Eston Fowler,
Quinn Northrop,
Michel Abizaid Nunez, and
Kyle Poccia powered the Golden Bears to wins in singles play to take a 6-1 win over the hosting Anchormen of Rhode Island College on Thursday afternoon.
Records:
- Western New England: 1-2
- Rhode Island College: 0-1
How it Happened:
Western New England started off strong in doubles play, coming away with wins in all three matches.
Quinn Northrop and
Eston Fowler were the first to finish in the doubles session, coming up with a win over RIC's Liam Berube and Travis Liese, picking up a 6-1 win.
Michel Abizaid Nunez and
Henry Runyan teamed up for a 6-2 win in the third doubles position, securing the doubles point for the Golden Bears.
Colby Esposito and
Kyle Poccia capped off the sweep for WNE in the top doubles position with a 6-3 win, giving the Blue and Gold a 1-0 lead in the match.
In singles action, the Golden Bears continued to dominate the courts.
Quinn Northrop was first to finish in the third singles position, coming away with a 6-2, 6-3 victory over Kyle Neuendorf.
Eston Fowler bounced back from a set down and was able to grind out a 3-6, 6-2, 6-4 victory over RIC's John Vaughn to pick up his first win of the fall.
Colby Esposito was also down a set to none in his match, but bounced back to secure a 3-6, 7-6 (4), 6-3 victory for the Golden Bears in the top singles spots. Western New England continued with wins over
Michel Abizaid Nunez in the fourth singles spot, 6-0, 6-0, and
Kyle Poccia in the fifth singles position, 6-1, 6-2, improving to 3-0 on the season in singles action, as the Golden Bears dominated RIC with a convincing 6-1 victory.
Up Next on the Schedule:
- The Golden Bears have one match remaining in the fall, traveling to Springfield College on Thursday, October 22, for a 3:30 PM match.
