DUDLEY, Mass. – The Nichols women's tennis team fell in their home opener, 8-1, to Southern New Hampshire on Thursday, September 8 at the Robinson Tennis Courts.
 
The third court duo of freshmen Charis Vogler and Tifany Lucart stole a point from the Penmen during doubles play, 6-2. The Bison were unable to come away with a win in singles play, squandering all six points to their Division II visitors.
 
Nichols is set to return to action in its Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) debut at Western New England on Wednesday, September 14, with first serve scheduled for 3:30 p.m. at the Volvo Outdoor Tennis Courts.