RENO, Nev. — The Saint Mary's men's tennis team (1-5) came out strong against Nevada (4-2) on Sunday as they picked up two points in singles play, but were ultimately overcome by the Wolf Pack with a final score of 5-2.

Freshman James Watt collected the first win for Saint Mary's as he easily defeated his opponent  and came out victorious in a 6-3, 6-4 decision. In the top singles seed, Damon Kesaris earned a hard-fought victory against Julien Evrard and won 7-6, 6-4.

In doubles action, Watt/Kesaris and Daniel Krutik/David Abfalter were just narrowly defeated as they fell 6-4 to their Wolf Pack opposition. The doubles tandem Matis Bot and Abhishek Bastola also played a strong match of tennis, but fell 6-2.

Nevada 5, Saint Mary's 2
Lakeridge Tennis Club
Feb. 24, 2019

RESULTS

SINGLES
1) Damon Kesaris (SMC) def. Evrard (NEV) 7-6, 6-4
2) James Watt (SMC) def. Nesterenko (NEV) 6-3, 6-4
3) Merville (NEV) def. Abhishek Bastola (SMC) 5-7, 7-5, 6-3
4) Aremon (NEV) def. Matis Bot (SMC) 6-3, 7-6 (8-6)
5) Motuzas (NEV) def. Daniel Krutik (SMC) 6-3, 7-6 (8-6)
6) Dudockin (NEV) def. Abfalter (SMC) 6-4, 6-4
Order of finish: 2,1,4,3,6,5

DOUBLES
1) Evrard/Nesterenko (NEV) def. Watt/Kesaris (SMC) 6-4
2) Merville/Aremon (NEV) def. Matis Bot/Abhishek Bastola (SMC) 6-2
3) Levitt/Campi (NEV) def. Daniel Krutik/David Abfalter (SMC) 6-4
Order of finish: 2,1,3

UP NEXT: SAN DIEGO
The Gaels will travel down south to play their first West Coast Conference match against San Diego on Sunday. More information about the contest can be found on the men's tennis schedule.