LEWISTON, Maine – The University of Southern Maine men's tennis team began the 2025 season on Saturday morning with a 7-0 loss non-conference loss to the Bates College Bobcats.
 
The Records:
Southern Maine: 0-1
Bates: 1-4
 
Doubles Results:
1. Nicolas Ozer / James Sacco (Bates) defeated Zach Desmarais/ Cole Ouellette (USM), 6-1
2. Eli Criss / Evangelo Kapothanasis (Bates) defeated Zac Howe / Azam Jiwa (USM), 6-0
3. Alex Park / Griffin Williams (Bates) def. Charlie Bitar / Landon Weaver (USM), 6-3
 
Singles Results:
1. Nicolas Oze (Bates) defeated Cole Ouellette (USM), 6-0, 6-2
2. James Sacco (Bates) def. Azam Jiwa (USM), 6-0, 6-1
3. Evangelo Kapothanasis (Bates) def. Zach Desmarais (USM), 6-0, 6-1
4. Eli Criss (Bates) def. Zac Howe (USM), 6-0, 6-0
5. Austin Shim (Bates) def. Landon Weaver (USM), 6-2, 6-1
6. Griffin Williams (Bates) def. Charlie Bitar (USM), 6-0, 6-0
 
Up Next:
The Huskies will return to action on Thursday, March 27 with a home match against Thomas College at 4:00 pm.
 
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