CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Boston College swept UMass 7-0 in its home opener on Thursday afternoon at the Connell Recreation Center. The Eagles improved to 3-0 as they started a four-match week, while the Minutewomen dropped their season opener.
UMass kept it tight during the doubles competition, but Natasha Irani and Yufei Long clinched the opening point with a 6-3 win at No. 2 doubles. Laura Lopez and Elene Tsokilauri posted a dominant 6-1 victory in the No. 3 slot.
BC carried the momentum into singles, winning four of the six matches in straight sets.