Providence, RI (Oct. 18, 2025)— UMass Boston wrapped up their final Little East Conference (LEC) match of the regular season with a 2-5 loss to Rhode Island College. The Beacons fought hard and demonstrated strong sportsmanship and competitiveness throughout the match but ultimately came up short. Despite the loss, UMass Boston now turns its attention to the postseason, with playoff action beginning this Tuesday.

Doubles

• #1 Doubles: Zainab Patel / Sandra Watson fell to Haylie Peacock / Erica Botelho, 6-1
• #2 Doubles: Tatiana Malone / Althea Bradley lost to Arianna De Thomas / Emilia Houwers, 7-5
• #3 Doubles: Maya Rubinstein / Karina Khalsa were edged by Faith Owren / Addison Hadlock, 7-6

Singles

• #1 Singles: Zainab Patel defeated Arianna De Thomas, 6-2, 6-2
• #2 Singles: Sandra Watson lost to Haylie Peacock, 6-0, 6-2
• #3 Singles: Tatiana Malone fell to Erica Botelho, 6-0, 6-0
• #4 Singles: Althea Bradley lost to Emilia Houwers, 6-3, 6-4
• #5 Singles: Shreya Saravana Rakshana was defeated by Faith Owren, 6-2, 6-4
• #6 Singles: Maya Rubinstein picked up a win over Li Hsiu Hou, 6-0, 6-1

Up Next
The Beacons will open the LEC Playoffs at home, hosting the University of Southern Maine on Tuesday, October 18. Match time is set for 12 p.m.