The St. Mary’s College of Maryland men’s tennis team delivered a commanding 7-0 victory over Cairn University in a rescheduled United East Conference matchup on April 16, 2025. The Seahawks, competing on the road in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, dominated both doubles and singles play, improving their conference record to 3-1. The win underscores St. Mary’s strong performance in the United East Conference as they prepare for their next challenge against Lancaster Bible.
The match, originally set for April 5, saw St. Mary’s assert control early in doubles play. In the No. 1 doubles match, Nick Rohr (Fairfax County, Va./James W. Robinson) and Jacob Nelson (Olney, Md./Sherwood) defeated their Cairn opponents 6-1. Max Esztergomi (Bethesda, Md./Walt Whitman) and Hudson Christensen (Annapolis, Md./St. Mary’s) secured a 6-2 win in the No. 2 slot, while Alex Lyman (Annapolis, Md./Annapolis) and Joey Carson (Sykesville, Md./Century) completed the doubles sweep with a 6-0 shutout in the No. 3 position.
The Seahawks maintained their momentum in singles competition, winning all six matches in straight sets. Nick Rohr led the charge in the No. 1 singles spot, defeating his opponent 6-0, 6-1. Max Esztergomi followed suit in the No. 2 match, dominating with a 6-0, 6-0 victory. Jacob Nelson secured a 6-0, 6-1 win in the No. 3 position, and Alex Lyman mirrored the scoreline in the No. 4 match, winning 6-0, 6-1. Devon Gorel (Jessup, Md./Hammond) claimed the No. 5 spot with a 6-4, 6-1 victory, while Hudson Christensen capped the sweep in the No. 6 position, winning 6-0, 6-1.
The United East Conference, which includes St. Mary’s and Cairn, emphasizes competitive balance and regional rivalries, as noted on the conference’s official website. St. Mary’s performance aligns with their strong 2024-25 season, building on a history of success in the conference. The Seahawks’ roster, featuring a mix of experienced players like Rohr and emerging talents like Gorel, has proven versatile in both doubles and singles play.
Cairn University, based in Langhorne, fields a competitive team but struggled to counter St. Mary’s depth and precision. The Highlanders, according to their athletics website, focus on holistic development, but faced a formidable opponent in the Seahawks.
St. Mary’s returns to action on April 17, hosting Lancaster Bible at the Somerset Tennis Complex in St. Mary’s City, Maryland. The upcoming match offers another opportunity for the Seahawks to solidify their standing in the United East Conference. For more details on the team’s schedule and roster, visit the St. Mary’s College of Maryland athletics website.
