MORAGA, Calif. — Saint Mary's (5-14, 3-5 WCC) clinched a 4-3 victory on Friday over Portland for their second straight West Coast Conference win.

After James Watt picked up the first singles match point for the Gaels, Damon Kesaris and Daniel Krutik each defeated their opposition in straight sets to earn two more wins. In a tough three set match, Abhishek Bastola propelled Saint Mary's to the 4-3 victory after a competitive third set on Court 3. Bastola fell 6-2 in the first, but made a thrilling comeback as he defeated his opposition 6-2 in the second set and 7-5 in the third to secure the win.

On doubles courts, Damon Kesaris and Matis Bot partnered up to collect a 6-3 victory over Portland for the Gaels' lone doubles win on the day. On Courts 1 and 3, the Gaels fought hard but ultimately dropped both decisions 6-4.

RESULTS
Saint Mary's 4, Portland 3

DOUBLES
1. Sema Pankin/Eleftherios Neos (POR) def. Boris Reckow/James Watt (SMC) 6-4
2. Damon Kesaris/Matis Bot (SMC) def. Nicklas Oberg/Tom Hann (POR) 6-3
3. Issa Yoshida/Leo Hibi (POR) def. David Abfalter/Daniel Krutik (SMC) 6-4
Order of finish: (2,1,3)

SINGLES
1. Damon Kesaris (SMC) def. Sema Pankin (POR) 6-3, 7-5
2. James Watt (SMC) def. Nicklas Oberg (POR) 6-0, 2-6, 6-2
3. Abhishek Bastola (SMC) def. Tom Hann (POR) 2-6, 6-2, 7-5
4. Eleftherios Neos (POR) def. David Abfalter (SMC) 6-4, 6-3
5. Issa Yoshida (POR) def. Matis Bot (SMC) 4-6, 6-3, 6-4
6. Daniel Krutik (SMC) def. Leo Hibi (POR) 6-4, 7-5
Order of finish: (4,2,1,6,5,3)

UP NEXT: GONZAGA
Saint Mary's will play their final game of the regular season on Saturday as they host Gonzaga at 1 p.m. at the Korth Tennis Complex. More information about the match can be found on the Gaels' schedule page.