MARIAN UNIVERSITY Indianapolis
Women’s Tennis 2010
quick facts and table of contents Marian University Quick Facts Location.................................................. Indianapolis, IN 46222 Founded................................................................................. 1851 Enrollment............................................................................ 2,300 Nickname...........................................................................Knights Colors.........................................................Marian Blue and Gold Facility...................................... Marian University Tennis Courts Affiliation................................................................................ NAIA Conference........................................Mid-Central College (MCC) President.............................................................Daniel J. Elsener Director of Athletics..........................................Joseph R. Haklin Alma Mater (Year)......................... Wabash College (1973) Athletics Phone..................................................... 317.955.6123 Athletics Fax...........................................................317.955.6121 Athletics Web Site.....................................www.muknights.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS Quick Facts...................................................... 1 Marian University Tennis Courts................... 2 2010-11 Schedule.......................................... 3 2010-11 Roster.............................................. 4 Coaching Staff................................................ 5 2010-11 Season Preview........................... 6-7 2010-11 Opponents.................................... 8-9 2009-10 Highlights...................................... 10 2009-10 Statistics........................................ 11 Follow the Knights........................................12 Click on the specific title to jump straight to that page.
Women’s tennis History First Year.......................................................................................... MCC Championships................................................ 1 (1995-96) MCC Tournament Championships......................................None NAIA Appearances................................................................None Coaching Staff Head Coach.......................................................... Cassie Mackell Alma Mater (Year).................................Milligan College (2006) Record at Marian......................................................25-16 (.610) Career Record................................................. 25-16 (Two years) Office Phone.......................................................... 317.955.6123 Mobile Phone........................................................765.686.0728 Email........................................................ cmackell@marian.edu Assistant Coach..................................................... Steve Mackell Alma Mater (Year)......................... Georgetown College (2006) Team Information 2009-10 Overall Record............................................13-7 (.650) 2009-10 MCC Record.............................. 6-2 (.750) (3rd place) 2009-10 MCC Tournament Finish............................... 3rd place Sports Information Director/Contact.............................. Geoffre N. Sherman, Ph.D. Office Phone.......................................................... 317.955.6125 Mobile Phone........................................................ 317.509.9613 Fax...........................................................................317.955.6121 Email.......................................................gsherman@marian.edu Graduate Assistant.................................................Lindsey Olsen Office Phone...........................................................317.955.6137 Email.............................................................. lolsen@marian.edu Mailing Address.....................................3200 Cold Spring Road ................................................................. Indianapolis, IN 46222
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marian university tennis courts
The Marian University Tennis Courts are the home to the men’s and women’s tennis teams at Marian University. The courts underwent full reconstruction as part of the construction of St.Vincent Health Field, which was completed in 2008. The eight regulation courts were repositioned, reconfigured, and underwent a facelift. The red and green paint scheme of prior years was replaced by a blue and green paint combination. Brand new steel fencing was installed on the perimeter of the courts and in between two banks of three courts, and it also features a blue windscreen around three sides allowing one side for a comfortable viewing experience.
The completion of the Marian University Softball Field, which is adjacent to the tennis courts, gave the tennis programs space for storing court maintenance equipment and playing equipment underneath the press box. The open side of the courts allows for two sets of bleachers to be placed for an optimal viewing experience, while an open platform, utilized for hospitality at St.Vincent Health Field, is also used as a viewing deck for tennis matches where spectators can set up lawn chairs to view the matches. The courts are another sign that Marian University is On the Move and Making History!
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2010 women’s tennis schedule Date Opponent Location Time 08.21.10 Alumni Match& Indianapolis, Indiana 1 p.m. 08.28.10 Calumet College of Saint Joseph Whiting, Indiana 2 p.m. 08.31.10 Bethel College* Mishawaka, Indiana 1 p.m. 09.02.10 University of Saint Francis (IN)* Indianapolis, Indiana 3 p.m. 09.04.10 Spring Arbor University* Indianapolis, Indiana 11 a.m. 09.06.10 Franklin College& Franklin, Indiana 9 a.m. 09.09.10 Huntington University* Indianapolis, Indiana 1 p.m. 09.11.10 Grace College* Winona Lake, Indiana 11 a.m. 09.15.10 Anderson University Indianapolis, Indiana 3 p.m. 09.18.10 Taylor University* Upland, Indiana 11 a.m. 09.21.10 Indiana Wesleyan University* Marion, Indiana 3 p.m. 09.23.10 Wilson ITA Midwest Regional Tournament Grand Rapids, Michigan TBD 09.24.10 Wilson ITA Midwest Regional Tournament Grand Rapids, Michigan TBD 09.25.10 Wilson ITA Midwest Regional Tournament Grand Rapids, Michigan TBD 09.28.10 Goshen College* Goshen, Indiana 3 p.m. 09.29.10 Olivet Nazarene University Indianapolis, Indiana 3 p.m. 10.07.10 MCC Tournament Marion, Indiana 9 a.m. 10.08.10 MCC Tournament Marion, Indiana 9 a.m. 10.09.10 MCC Tournament Finals Marion, Indiana 9 a.m. 10.14.10 ITA National Small College Championships Mobile, Alabama TBD 10.15.10 ITA National Small College Championships Mobile, Alabama TBD 10.16.10 ITA National Small College Championships Mobile, Alabama TBD 10.17.10 ITA National Small College Championships Mobile, Alabama TBD 03.05.11 Spring Break Trip Hilton Head, S.C. TBD 03.06.11 Spring Break Trip Hilton Head, S.C. TBD 03.07.11 Spring Break Trip Hilton Head, S.C. TBD 03.08.11 Spring Break Trip Hilton Head, S.C. TBD 03.09.11 Spring Break Trip Hilton Head, S.C. TBD 03.10.11 Spring Break Trip Hilton Head, S.C. TBD 03.11.11 Spring Break Trip Hilton Head, S.C. TBD 03.12.11 Spring Break Trip Hilton Head, S.C. TBD 03.19.11 Bellarmine University Indianapolis, Indiana 11 a.m. 03.24.11 Saint Joseph’s College Indianapolis, Indiana 4 p.m. 03.30.11 IUPUI Indianapolis, Indiana 1 p.m. 04.02.11 Ohio Dominican University Columbus, Ohio TBD 04.08.11 Cedarville University Indianapolis, Indiana 3 p.m. 05.17.11 NAIA National Championships Mobile, Alabama TBD 05.18.11 NAIA National Championships Mobile, Alabama TBD 05.19.11 NAIA National Championships Mobile, Alabama TBD 05.20.11 NAIA National Championships Mobile, Alabama TBD 05.21.11 NAIA National Championships Mobile, Alabama TBD Bold denotes home matches played at the Marian University Tennis Courts * - denotes Mid-Central College Conference matches & - denotes exhibition matches
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2010–11 roster
Name Year Ht. Hometown/High School Kemi Adeyemi Fr. 5’7” West Lafayette, Indiana/Harrison Maria Berry Jr. 5’6” Madison, Indiana/Shawe Memorial Hillary Carpenter So. 5’7” Danville, Indiana/Danville Samantha Jo Crump Jr. 5’5” Indianapolis, Indiana/Scecina Memorial Casey Delucenay So. 5’2” Elkhart, Indiana/Elkhart Memorial Brittney Horlacher Fr. 5’5” Thorntown, Indiana/Western Boone Amy Nocton So. 5’6” Williamsburg, Indiana/Northeastern Alyson O’Conner Jr. 5’10” Lebanon, Indiana/Lebanon Lauren Paras Fr. 5’7” Indianapolis, Indiana/Bishop Chatard Olivia Pursell Fr. 5’8” Westfield, Indiana/Westfield Dana Reynolds Sr. 5’7” Lebanon, Indiana/Lebanon Alyssa Richard Sr. 5’8” Madison, Indiana/Shawe Memorial Hannah Ruegsegger So. 5’9” Greenfield, Indiana/Mt. Vernon Tiffany Schendel So. 5’8” Fort Wayne, Indiana/Homestead Head Coach: Cassie Lomison (3rd season) Assistant Coach: Steve Mackell (3rd season)
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coaching staff Cassie Mackell Head Coach
Cassie Mackell is entering her third season as head coach at Marian University. In just two seasons at the helm of the women’s tennis program, Mackell has made a significant impact. Last season, she led the Knights to a 13-7 overall record and a 6-2 mark in the Mid-Central College Conference. She was named MCC Coach of the Year, coached the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Midwest Regional champion, and had two of her starters named All-Conference for the first time in seven years. Mackell followed the Knights’ first-ever trip to the NAIA Regional tournament in 200708 with a 12-9 mark in her first season. She was without the services of two of the most successful players in school history as they had graduated before her rookie campaign, but she was able to steer the Knights to a winning season in her first year. A four-year player at Milligan College in Tennessee, Mackell was named the Appalachian Athletic Conference Sportswoman of the Year as a senior, which is one of the conference’s highest honors. In her four years, she went 48-18 at No. 1 singles and was named NAIA Region XII Player of the Year as a junior. She was AAC runner-up at No. 1 singles in 2003 and 2004 and was AAC champion at No. 1 doubles in 2003 and 2005. She was also named the 2006 NAIA ITA/Arthur Ashe Leader and Sportsmanship Award winner in 2006. In addition to her duties as head women’s tennis coach, Mackell serves the Department of Athletics as administrative assistant, where she oversees day-to-day operations. She recently got married and resides in Greenfield, Indiana.
Steve Mackell Assistant Coach
Steve Mackell enters his third season as assistant coach with the Knights’ women’s tennis program. Mackell is no stranger to the sport of tennis. He was a four-year letter winner at Scecina Memorial High School in Indianapolis and earned team Most Valuable Player honors in each of his four years. He attended Georgetown College in Kentucky from 2001-05 and played No. 1 singles and doubles in 2004 and 2005. He was team Most Valuable Player in 2005 and earned All-Conference honors in singles and doubles in 2004 and 2005. He recently got married and resides in Greenfield, Indiana.
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2010–11 season preview Third-year head coach Cassie Mackell is expecting big things from the women’s tennis team in 2010-11. Coming off a 13-7 season in 2009-10, the Knights were one win short of a runner-up finish last season with a 6-2 conference record. Mackell was named Mid-Central College Conference Coach of the Year for a season that saw three records fall, and had the program’s first Wilson/ITA Midwest Regional champion crowned. Just one letter winner was lost from last season, and Coach Mackell is excited as four new freshmen join 10 returners for the 2010-11 season. The returners include two seniors, three juniors, and five sophomores to compliment the competitive freshmen class. “I believe some of our returners will be key contributors for this season,” said Mackell. “I am looking forward to what they can this season.” Senior Dana Reynolds leads the way for the Knights as she returns and looks to take over the No. 1 singles position. She spent last season at No. 2 and posted a solid 17-12 record with a 5-3 mark in the MCC. She won a trio of matches at the ITA regional and won a pair at the DePauw Invitational. Coach Mackell is expecting Reynolds to step into a leadership position for 2010-11 and is excited to give her the opportunity to lead the Knights. “Dana made it on the All-MCC team and the semis of our regional tournament,” said Mackell. “I think she will be a huge asset to our team.” Senior Alyssa Richard returns after she spent last season at No. 6 singles. She finished the season with a 13-12 overall record and finished .500 (4-4) in conference play. It was her first season of top flight competition, and Coach Mackell is excited to see where she will end up in 2010-11. A trio of juniors is anchored by 2008 MCC No. 6 singles champion Alyson O’Conner. O’Conner followed up a a 15-2 freshman season with an 18-7 mark at No. 4 and No. 5 singles. She is a combined 12-2 in the MCC in two seasons of competition. Coach Mackell is expecting O’Conner to step in to a leadership role as a junior. She also expects O’Conner to continue her stellar career at doubles. She is 27-18 in two seasons in doubles play.
“Aly is going to make a difference in doubles,” said Mackell. “She worked very hard this summer and I think she will make a very big step for the success of our team.” Another anchor for the junior class is Maria Berry. Berry set the school record for doubles victories in a season with 16 in 2009-10, but Coach Mackell is expecting big things from her this year. Berry 22-21 in singles play in two seasons, but is 10-6 in conference play. “She spent time in Kentucky playing over the summer so I am interested to see how she has improved,” said Mackell. “She won the most doubles last season and I am excited to see where her improvement takes us.” Junior Samantha Jo Crump is also expected to provide a spark for the Knights this season. She is seen as the quintesssential vocal leader and one of the positive forces on the team. Coach Mackell is expecting big things from Crump this season. Sophomore Tiffany Schendel saw the most action out of a large group of five sophomores after she went 15-12 in her rookie campaign. She also had a stellar freshman season with a 6-2 mark in MCC play. Coach Mackell sees good things on the horizon for Schendel. “Tiffany, Alyssa, and Sam will be returning to fight for some spots,” said Mackell. “It should be interesting with a strong freshman class.” Sophomores Amy Nocton and Hannah Ruegsegger provide a lift in doubles competition and will be figures in determining the lineup. Nocton went 12-11 with three different doubles partners in 2009-10, but has shown signs of being a strong doubles player. Ruegsegger is another positive force on the team and Coach Mackell is expecting a lot out of both of them this season. Sophomores Casey DeLucenay and Hillary Carpenter are two young players that have a shot at cracking the lineup in 2010-11. Coach Mackell is impressed with each of their work ethics and sees good things in their futures. The second freshman class for Mackell is loaded with talent from top to bottom. Four ultracompetitive freshmen that each can battle for a spot in the starting lineup were brought in for this campaign.
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2010–11 season preview “We have a strong freshman class coming in,” Mackell said. “That makes for an interesting season of competition for the six spots in the lineup.” Freshman Olivia Pursell is expected to compete for any of the top three positions in the lineup. The Westfield, Ind., native is a solid player with all the tools to improve as she continues her college career. Coach Mackell expects her to step in quickly and contend in her rookie season. “Olivia played at Westfield High School and will be fighting for a singles and doubles spot,” said Mackell. Freshman Kemi Adeyemi, an All-State honorable mention in 2009, is a former sectional champion who can contend for any of the top three positions. A Lafayette, Ind., native, Adeyemi is a strong hitter with a tendency to hit winners. She is a strong server and can play serve-and-volley throughout a match. Mackell is excited to see what Adeyemi can do this season. “Kemi is a player we are really looking forward to seeing contribut as a freshman,” said Mackell. “We believe she and the other freshmen will contend for the lineup.” Freshman Brittney Horlacher was a two-time All-Conference selection in high school and was the team’s Most Valuable Player twice. She wa part of a conference championship team, and she is expected to contend for a spot in the starting lineup. “Brittney plays USTA tournaments year-round and that is good,” said Mackell. “She will definitely be making a strong contribution this year.” Freshman Lauren Paras was one of the first commitments for the 2010-11 season and Coach Mackell is excited to see her compete. The Bishop Chatard graduate had a 42-24 career record at No. 1 and No. 2 singles, and was a threetime All-City selection. Mackell is impressed with her ability to compete and expects her to provide big things in 2010-11. “Lauren played this past summer with Olivia so that is a nice dynamic,” said Mackell. “She will contend for a spot in the lineup and we just have to see where the chips fall.”
SCHEDULE PREVIEW The Knights have steadily improved over the last five years and Coach Mackell is looking to take the program to the next step. “My goal for this team is to contend for the win over Taylor,” said Mackell. “We finished third last season and I really think we have a shot to get into the top two this year.” The Knights have a schedule loaded with strong competition and in the MCC, nothing is a guarantee. After opening on the road at Calumet-St. Joseph (08.28) and Bethel College (08.30), the Knights return to Marian University for a threematch home stand that includes Saint Francis (Ind.) (09.02), Spring Arbor (09.04), and Huntington (09.09). A trip to Grace College (09.11) is an interlude before a non-conference match against Anderson (09.15) at home. It is at this point that things get tough for the Knights. They head to defending MCC runner-up Taylor University on September 18 before heading to defending champion Indiana Wesleyan on September 21. Those matches will prove key to the success of the 2010-11 season. The Wilson/ITA Regionals are on September 23-25 before a road match at Goshen (09.28) and a home match against Olivet Nazarene (09.29) close out the regular season. The MCC Tournament was where the Knights placed third last season, and Coach Mackell is hoping for more in 2010-11.
2008 MCC Champion Alyson O’Conner
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anderson University
UNIVERSITY INFORMATION Location: Anderson, Indiana Enrollment: 2,750 Nickname: Ravens President: Dr. James L. Edwards Athletic Director: Marcie Taylor Facility: Kardatzke Wellness Center
WOMEN’S TENNIS INFORMATION Head Coach: Sue Hammel Alma Mater (Yr): Anderson (1981) Record at School (Yrs): N/A Career Record (Yrs): N/A 2009-10 Team Record: 4-10 (.286) 2009-10 Conference Record: 4-3 (.571)
MEDIA INFORMATION SID: Justin Bates Phone: 765.641.4479 Email: jbbates@anderson.edu Web site: www.anderson.edu/athletics
Bellarmine University
UNIVERSITY INFORMATION Location: Louisville, Kentucky Enrollment: 2,881 Nickname: Knights President: Joseph J. McGowan Athletic Director: Scott Wiegandt Facility: Varsity Tennis Courts
WOMEN’S TENNIS INFORMATION Head Coach: John Mican Alma Mater (Year): N/A Record at School (Yrs): N/A Career Record (Yrs):N/A 2009-10 Team Record: 8-6 (.571) 2009-10 Conference Record: 5-3 (.625)
MEDIA INFORMATION SID: John Spugnardi Phone: 502.452.8078 Email: jspugnardi@bellarmine.edu Web site: athletics.bellarmine.edu
bethel college
UNIVERSITY INFORMATION Location: Mishawaka, Indiana Enrollment: 2,000 Nickname: Pilots President: Dr. Steven R. Cramer Athletic Director: Mark Lantz Facility: Varsity Tennis Courts
WOMEN’S TENNIS INFORMATION Head Coach: Jason Gingerich Alma Mater (Yr): N/A Record at School (Yrs): N/A Career Record (Yrs): N/A 2009-10 Team Record: 8-7 (.533) 2009-10 Conference Record: 2-6 (.250)
MEDIA INFORMATION SID: Jeff Welsh Phone: 574.807.7031 Email: welshj@bethelcollege.edu Web site: www.bethelcollege.edu/sports
Calumet Saint Joseph
UNIVERSITY INFORMATION Location: Whiting, Indiana Enrollment: 1,259 Nickname: Crimson Wave President: Dr. Dennis C. Rittenmeyer Athletic Director: Peter Haze Haring Facility: East Chicago Central High School
WOMEN’S TENNIS INFORMATION Head Coach: Steve Cavazos Alma Mater (Year): N/A Record at School (Yrs): N/A Career Record (Yrs): N/A 2009-10 Team Record: 9-14 (.391) 2009-10 Conference Record: N/A
MEDIA INFORMATION SID: Andy Marks Phone: 219.473.4327 Email: amarks@ccsj.edu Web site: www.ccsj.edu/athletics
cedarville University
UNIVERSITY INFORMATION Location: Cedarville, Ohio Enrollment: 3,094 Nickname: Yellow Jackets President: Dr. William E. Brown Athletic Director: Dr. Alan Geist Facility: Johnson-Murdoch Tennis Complex
WOMEN’S TENNIS INFORMATION Head Coach: Dr. Dee Morris Alma Mater (Year): Geneva College Record at School (Yrs): 44-36 (4) Career Record (Yrs): 44-36 (4) 2009-10 Team Record: 15-9 (.625) 2009-10 Conference Record: 6-1 (.857)
MEDIA INFORMATION SID: Mark Womack Phone: 937.766.7766 Email: womackm@cedarville.edu Web site: yellowjackets.cedarville.edu
Goshen College
UNIVERSITY INFORMATION Location: Goshen, Indiana Enrollment: 1,000 Nickname: Maple Leafs President: Dr. Jim Brenneman Athletic Director: Tim Demant Facility: Goshen College Tennis Complex
WOMEN’S TENNIS INFORMATION Head Coach: Doug Gossman Alma Mater (Year): Grace College (1991) Record at School (Yrs): 4-8 (1) Career Record (Yrs): 4-8 (1) 2009-10 Team Record: 4-8 (.333) 2009-10 Conference Record: 1-7 (.125)
MEDIA INFORMATION SID: Josh Gleason Phone: 574.535.7497 Email: joshag@goshen.edu Web site: www.goleafs.net
Grace College
UNIVERSITY INFORMATION Location: Winona Lake, Indiana Enrollment: 1,300 Nickname: Lancers President: Dr. Ronald Manahan Athletic Director: Chad Briscoe Facility: Miller Field Complex
WOMEN’S TENNIS INFORMATION Head Coach: Deron Datzman Alma Mater (Year): Grace College (1991) Record at School (Yrs): N/A Career Record (Yrs): N/A 2009-10 Team Record: 10-3 (.769) 2009-10 Conference Record: 5-3 (.625)
MEDIA INFORMATION SID: Josh Neuhart Phone: N/A Email: sportsinfo@grace.edu Web site: www.grace.edu/athletics
franklin College
UNIVERSITY INFORMATION Location: Franklin, Indiana Enrollment: 1,047 Nickname: Grizzlies President: Dr. James G. Moseley Athletic Director: Kerry Prather Facility: Varsity Tennis Courts
WOMEN’S TENNIS INFORMATION Head Coach: Rusty Hughes Alma Mater (Year): IUPUI Record at School (Yrs): N/A Career Record (Yrs): N/A 2009-10 Team Record: 6-5 (.545) 2009-10 Conference Record: 5-2 (.714)
MEDIA INFORMATION SID: Kevin Elixman Phone: 317.738.8184 Email: kelixman@franklincollege.edu Web site: www.franklingrizzlies.com
Huntington University
2010–11 opponents
UNIVERSITY INFORMATION Location: Huntington, Indiana Enrollment: 1,211 Nickname: Foresters President: Dr. G. Blair Dowden Athletic Director: Lori Culler Facility: Varsity Tennis Courts
WOMEN’S TENNIS INFORMATION Head Coach: Roger Ferguson Alma Mater (Year): N/A Record at School (Yrs): 5-8 (1) Career Record (Yrs): 5-8 (1) 2009-10 Team Record: 5-8 (.385) 2009-10 Conference Record: 4-4 (.500)
MEDIA INFORMATION SID: Joanne Green Phone: 260.359.4310 Email: jgreen@huntington.edu Web site: www.huntington.edu/athletics
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IUPUI
UNIVERSITY INFORMATION Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Enrollment: 22,100 Nickname: Jaguars President: Michael McRobbie Athletic Director: Michael Moore Facility: Indianapolis Tennis Center
WOMEN’S TENNIS INFORMATION Head Coach: Cameron Benjamin Alma Mater (Year): Bowling Green (2005) Record at School (Yrs): 6-42 (2) Career Record (Yrs): 6-42 (2) 2009-10 Team Record: 5-20 (.200) 2009-10 Conference Record: 3-5 (.375)
MEDIA INFORMATION SID: Ed Holdaway Phone: 317.274.2725 Email: eholdawa@iupui.edu Web site: www.iupuijags.com
indiana wesleyan
UNIVERSITY INFORMATION Location: Marion, Indiana Enrollment: 3,200 Nickname: Wildcats President: Dr. Henry Smith Athletic Director: Mark DeMichael Facility: Sutter Tennis Center
WOMEN’S TENNIS INFORMATION Head Coach: Terry Porter Alma Mater (Year): Taylor (1966) Record at School (Yrs): 336-34 (19) Career Record (Yrs): 336-34 (19) 2009-10 Team Record: 21-3 (.875) 2009-10 Conference Record: 8-0 (1.000)
MEDIA INFORMATION SID: Kyle Schmidt Phone: 765.677.1938 Email: kyle.schmidt@indwes.edu Web site: www.iwuwildcats.com
ohio dominican
UNIVERSITY INFORMATION Location: Columbus, Ohio Enrollment: 3,097 Nickname: Panthers President: Ron Seiffert Athletic Director: Bill Blazer Facility: Panther Courts
WOMEN’S TENNIS INFORMATION Head Coach: Ryan Beigle Alma Mater (Year): Bethel (2002) Record at School (Yrs): N/A Career Record (Yrs): N/A 2009-10 Team Record: 13-9 (.591) 2009-10 Conference Record: N/A
MEDIA INFORMATION SID: Jeff Blair Phone: 614.251.4577 Email: blairj2@ohiodominican.edu Web site: panthers.ohiodominican.edu
olivet nazarene
UNIVERSITY INFORMATION Location: Bourbonnais, Illinois Enrollment: 4,600 Nickname: Tigers President: Dr. John C. Bowling Athletic Director: Gary Newsome Facility: Varsity Tennis Courts
WOMEN’S TENNIS INFORMATION Head Coach: David Vance Alma Mater (Year): National (1985) Record at School (Yrs): 11-12 (1) Career Record (Yrs): 11-12 (1) 2009-10 Team Record: 11-12 (.478) 2009 Conference Record: N/A
MEDIA INFORMATION SID: Nick Birkey Phone: 815.928.5565 Email: nbirkey@olivet.edu Web site: www.olivet.edu/athletics
saint francis (Indiana)
UNIVERSITY INFORMATION Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana Enrollment: 1,700 Nickname: Cougars President: Sr. M. Elise Kriss Athletic Director: Mark A. Pope Facility: Varsity Tennis Courts
WOMEN’S TENNIS INFORMATION Head Coach: Kristen Harrow Alma Mater (Year): Saint Francis (2005) Record at School (Yrs): 6-18 (2) Career Record (Yrs): 6-18 (2) 2009 Team Record: 1-10 (.091) 2009 Conference Record: 0-8 (.000)
MEDIA INFORMATION SID: Bill Scott Phone: 260.399.7700, ext. 6223 Email: bscott@sf.edu Web site: www.saintfranciscougars.com
saint joseph’s (Indiana)
UNIVERSITY INFORMATION Location: Enrollment: Nickname: President: Athletic Director: Facility:
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spring arbor University
UNIVERSITY INFORMATION Location: Spring Arbor, Michigan Enrollment: 1,700 Nickname: Cougars President: Dr. Charles H. Webb Athletic Director: Sam Riggleman Facility: Cougar Tennis Courts
WOMEN’S TENNIS INFORMATION Head Coach: Peggy Calderone Alma Mater (Year): N/A Record at School (Yrs): N/A Career Record (Yrs): N/A 2009-10 Team Record: 3-5 (.375) 2009-10 Conference Record: 3-5 (.375)
MEDIA INFORMATION SID: Jason Crist Phone: 517.750.6510 Email: jason.crist@arbor.edu Web site: www.arbor.edu/athletics
taylor University
2010-11 Opponents
UNIVERSITY INFORMATION Location: Upland, Indiana Enrollment: 1,975 Nickname: Trojans President: Dr. Eugene B. Habecker Athletic Director: Dr. Angie Fincannon Facility: Varsity Tennis Courts
WOMEN’S TENNIS INFORMATION Head Coach: Dara Syswerda Alma Mater (Year): Taylor (1991) Record at School (Yrs): N/A Career Record (Yrs): N/A 2009-10 Team Record: 11-4 (.733) 2009-10 Conference Record: 7-1 (.875)
MEDIA INFORMATION SID: Eric Smith Phone: 765.998.4569 Email: ersmith@taylor.edu Web site: www.taylor.edu/athletics
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2009–10 highlights knights open season with win; fall against iwu
The Knights opened the 2009-10 season with a 9-0 victory over Calumet-Saint Joseph before dropping their first conference match to Indiana Wesleyan by a 2-7 score. Freshman Paola Usina proved to be a dominant force early on as she swept through IWU at No. 1 singles in straight sets in her second career match.
team rattles off seven straight victories
After opening the year 1-1, the Knights notched seven straight victories, which included three wins by a 9-0 score. During the span, Usina and sophomore Alyson O’Conner each went undefeated at No. 1 and No. 5 singles, respectively, as they both moved to the top of the MCC at their positions.
usina wins midwest regional title; mu well represented
Three Knights took part in the ITA Midwest Regional Championships in September and the trio performed very well in the competition. Freshman Paola Usina won the regional championship, while junior Dana Reynolds and freshman Tiffany Schendel each competed well with Reynolds earning a semifinal berth in her flight.
knights win three out of four to close season at 11-2
After falling in a tightly contested 3-6 match to Taylor, the Knights swept their last three opponents of the fall season without dropping a match. MU blew through Goshen (9-0), Bethel (9-0), and Franklin (9-0) en route to an 11-2 overall record and a 6-2 mark in the MCC. It was enough to guarantee the Knights a third-place finish in the MCC.
team finishes third at conference tournament
The Knights opened the three-day tournament in a three-way tie for first place as MU, Taylor, and Indiana Wesleyan each had eight points. The second day saw some of the Knights eliminated, but freshman Paola Usina, and sophomore Alyson O’Conner each earned a trip to the finals on the third day. Both Knights were defeated, but the team earned a third-place finish at the MCC Tournament.
lomison named coach of the year; two recognized
For the first time since the 2002-03 season, the Marian University women’s tennis team had a Knight honored as All-Conference. Junior Dana Reynolds and freshman Paola Usina each earned All-Conference honors, while head coach Cassie Lomison was named the MCC Coach of the Year for the first time in her career.
usina competes at ita national championships
After winning the ITA regional championship, freshman Paola Usina traveled to the ITA Small College National Championships. She is the first Knight to compete at the ITA championship, and she earned an eighth-place finish in her first-ever trip to the national championships.
2007-08 NAIA Region VIII Runners-Up
2008-09 NAIA Scholar Team
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2009–10 statistics and Results 2009-10 Statistical Leaders Singles Wins 1. Paola Usina 2. Alyson O’Conner 3. Dana Reynolds 4. Maria Berry Tiffany Schendel
MP 25 25 29 25 27
W 19 18 17 15 15
Doubles Wins 1. Maria Berry 2. Alyson O’Conner 3. Amy Nocton Dana Reynolds 5. Tiffany Schendel
MP 25 25 23 25 26
W 16 15 12 12 11
Overall Wins 1. Alyson O’Conner 2. Maria Berry 3. Dana Reynolds 4. Tiffany Schendel Paola Usina
MP 50 50 54 53
SW 18 15 17 15
DW TW 15 33 16 31 12 29 11 26
Date Opponent 08.25.09 Calumet-Saint Joseph 08.29.09 Indiana Wesleyan* 09.01.09 at Spring Arbor 09.03.09 at Olivet Nazarene 09.08.09 Grace* 09.10.09 at Anderson 09.12.09 Saint Francis (IN)* 09.15.09 at Huntington* 09.22.09 at Hanover 09.24.09 Taylor* 09.26.09 Goshen* 09.29.09 Bethel* 09.30.09 Franklin 10.08.09 MCC Tournament 10.09.09 MCC Tournament 10.10.09 MCC Tournament 03.07.10 vs. Baldwin-Wallace# 03.08.10 vs. Catawba# 03.10.10 vs. Bridgewater# 03.23.10 at Indiana Tech 03.25.10 at Saint Joseph’s (IN) 03.30.10 at IUPUI 04.13.10 Ohio Dominican
W/L/D W L W W W W W W W L W W W -- -- 3rd L L W W L L L
Score Overall 9-0 1-0 2-7 1-1 9-0 2-1 6-3 3-1 5-4 4-1 9-0 5-1 9-0 6-1 5-4 7-1 7-2 8-1 3-6 8-2 9-0 9-2 9-0 10-2 9-0 11-2 -- -- -- -- -- -- 2-7 11-3 2-5 11-4 7-2 12-4 7-2 13-4 0-9 13-5 2-7 13-6 0-9 13-7
MCC 0-0 0-1 1-1 1-1 2-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 4-1 4-2 5-2 6-2 6-2 -----------
# - denotes matches played at Hilton Head, South Carolina TEAM RECORD Overall: Conference: Home: Away: Neutral:
W-L-T 13-7 6-2 6-3 6-2 1-2
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