The BSU men's tennis team competes against UMass Boston in the semifinals.
The Bridgewater State University men’s tennis team is gearing up to play against UMass Boston in the Little East Conference semifinals. Taking place at the Rosen Memorial Tennis Courts at 3:30 PM, BSU enters as the second seed after a strong season with a 7-4 record, while UMass Boston holds the third seed with a record of 7-7. Historically, BSU has dominated this matchup, having won the last four encounters. With a spot in the finals at stake, both teams are eager to showcase their skills in this competitive clash.
Bridgewater, MA – The Bridgewater State University (BSU) men’s tennis team is set to compete against the University of Massachusetts Boston (UMass Boston) in the Little East Conference semifinals on Thursday afternoon. The match will take place at the Rosen Memorial Tennis Courts and is scheduled to begin at 3:30 PM.
BSU enters this semifinal as the second seed in the 2025 Little East Conference Men’s Tennis Tournament, boasting an overall record of 7-4 for the season. UMass Boston is the third seed, holding a record of 7-7. The outcome of this match will determine who advances to the finals of the tournament, set to be held on Saturday.
This matchup carries with it a competitive history, as BSU has claimed victory in the last four meetings with UMass Boston, including a decisive 6-3 win last Friday. Historically, the all-time series between the two teams is evenly split at 19 wins each, with their first face-off dating back to 1985. In Little East Tournament history, BSU and UMass Boston have met five times, with BSU having the upper hand in previous tournament encounters. Notable victories for BSU include 5-1 in 2009 and a pair of wins in both the 2023 quarterfinals and the semifinals last year, both finishing at 5-0. However, UMass Boston secured semifinal wins against BSU in 2013 and 2017, with scores of 5-1 and 5-2 respectively.
BSU enters the tournament amidst a positive momentum, currently on a three-match winning streak following a loss to Rhode Island College on April 15. The team secured the No. 2 seed and a first-round bye in the tournament thanks in part to their recent victory against UMass Boston.
Under the leadership of head coach David Purpura, BSU has demonstrated confidence drawn from their title run in the previous year. This experience may serve as an advantage as they prepare to face a young and talented UMass Boston team, which recently advanced to the semifinals after defeating Salem State University by a score of 5-2.
Key players for BSU include junior Adam Beatrice, junior Tom Ayson, sophomore Khiem Nguyen, and freshman Tyler Rocchio. The Bears’ strength lies in their effective doubles teams, with standout pairs like Hebert and Rocchio, as well as Beatrice and Nguyen playing a critical role in the team’s performance this season.
Both teams enter the match with strong conference records, as BSU boasts a 5-1 record in the Little East Conference this season while UMass Boston holds a 4-2 record. This semifinal clash promises to be a competitive encounter, with both squads eager to secure a place in the championship match.
As the defending champions of the Little East Conference tournament, BSU will look to leverage their experience and recent performances to advance past UMass Boston and continue their title defense. With both sides eager for a win, anticipation builds for what is sure to be an exciting contest at the Rosen Memorial Tennis Courts.
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