LEWISTON, Maine -- No. 24 Bates debuted at home Saturday with a split at the Bates Squash Center, doubling up Brown 6–3 before dropping a 9–0 decision to No. 5 Trinity in women's squash play.

The first six positions for the Bobcats each won their individual matches via shutout to clinch a second-straight victory to start the season.

Aasya Patel enjoyed a clean sweep in the No. 1 position for Bates, defeating Brown's Isabella Bin by scores of 11-3, 11-3, and 11-8. Tia Billimoria did the same with a 3-0 blanking of Anya Kawlekar (11-9, 11-6, 11-6) at the No. 2 spot.

Scarlett Hine, playing in the No. 3 position, made quick work of Anne O'Connor with wins of 11-7, 11-8, and 11-4. Sav Thomson, followed in the No. 4 slot, winning her match vs. Sarah Kim (11-6, 11-4, 11-9).

Angelina Amastal pushed past Anji Friedbauer at No. 5 (11-5, 13-11, 11-2) while Neha Taneja completed her match at No. 6 vs. Maya Katzive with winning scores of 11-1, 11-2, 11-2.

In the nightcap, the Bantams did not yield a single game en route to the shutout victory.

1. Kara Lincou (Trinity) def. Aasya Patel (Bates) 11-6, 11-4, 11-6
2. Doyce Ye San Lee (Trinity) def. Tia Billimoria (Bates) 11-4, 11-3, 11-4
3. Elisenda Ruiz-Kaiser (Trinity) def. Scarlett Hine (Bates) 11-6, 11-2, 11-5
4. Kitsy Fox (Trinity) def. Sav Thomson (Bates) 11-3, 11-3, 11-5
5. Milena Velychko (Trinity) def. Angelina Amastal (Bates) 11-6, 11-1, 11-5
6. Zaina A. Zaidi (Trinity) def. Neha Taneja (Bates) 11-1, 11-2, 11-2
7. Princess Davenport (Trinity) def. Zoe Schaedle (Bates) 13-11, 11-5, 11-3
8. (Trinity) unopposed
9. (Trinity) unopposed

The Bobcats (2-1) will next see action on Friday, Jan. 9 (6:00 p.m.) when they host No. 25 Connecticut College at home in the Bates Squash Center.