BOSTON – After sweeping through doubles, the Boston University women's tennis team claimed three points in singles action to win the home opener against Rhode Island, 4-3, on Thursday afternoon at the Track & Tennis Center.

THE RUNDOWN
Final Score: Boston University - 4, Rhode Island - 3
Records: BU (1-1), URI (4-2)
Venue: Track & Tennis Center - Boston, Mass. 
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MATCH NOTES

• The Terriers won the doubles point by a combined score of 18-10 with senior Madison Craft and freshman Lily O'Fagan posting a 6-2 win at the No. 3 slot.
• Senior Barbara Rodriguez and sophomore Sabrina Faybyshev claimed a 6-4 victory at No. 1 doubles, while sophomore Remi Ramos and junior Iryna Kostirko earned an identical score at No. 2.
• Ramos cruised to a 6-0, 6-3 victory at No. 3 singles and Craft only dropped six games in her 6-4, 6-2 win at No. 4.
• URI tried to mount a rally with the help of Kostirko retiring at No. 1 singles.
• Freshman Clara Falxa clinched the team victory in a dominating 6-2, 6-0 victory in the No. 6 slot. 
• The Rams added two more points at No. 2 and 5, respectively, with a three-set come-from-behind win over Faybyshev (1-6, 6-4, 6-4) and 6-4, 6-4 victory against O'Fagan.

NEXT UP

• The Terriers will conclude the two-match homestand on Sunday (Jan. 29) against former America East foe Binghamton at 10 a.m.
• BU won the last meeting at home, 7-0, in 2014.