SEATTLE, Wash. – Playing with its most experienced player at the top of the lineup due to injury, Portland gave Washington a tough match in the men's tennis season opener for both programs on Saturday night. The Huskies pulled out the 6-1 win, but the Pilots competed with five true freshmen and a sophomore in the lineup.
Senior leader Carlos Donat was unavailable due to injury, but others stepped up.
Freshman Sema Pankin posted an impressive 6-3, 7-5 win against Jack Davis at No. 2 singles for Portland's point. Freshman Nicklas Oberg pushed senior Enzo Sommer to three sets at the No.