PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The Castleton University women's tennis team traveled to take on Rhode Island College to open the 2020-21 season. Despite a valiant effort from the Spartans, the Anchorwomen prevailed in a 9-0 victory Saturday afternoon.
 
The Spartans fell behind early, dropping all three doubles matches. Regina Marchese and Aliza Bogner earned one game, falling 8-1 at the first flight of doubles. Grace Sharkey and Mia Manheimer had a similar outcome, 8-1 at second doubles, while Kayon Morgan and Karoline Rettenbacher dropped an 8-0 decision at third doubles.
 
The Spartans were swept during singles play as only Bogner prevailed in claiming one game as she fell 6-1, 6-0 to Grace Zangari.
 
Castleton returns to action Saturday, April 3, as it takes on Southern Maine in the 2020-21 home opener at the Castleton Tennis Courts with a scheduled start at 1 p.m.