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618 area code Sports Information Director (SID) Eric Hess SID office phone 650-3608 Home phone 656-0510 SID’s E-mail ehess@siue.edu Tennis Contact (Grad Asst.) Scott Slarks SID Graduate Assistant phone 650-3155 SID FAX 650-2296 SID’s E-mail sslarks@siue.edu SID Mailing Address Campus Box 1129 Edwardsville, IL 62026 Athletics Website siuecougars.com
The proper usage of the University’s name is Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. There are no hyphens or other words to connect University and Edwardsville. SIU Edwardsville is appropriate, also minus a hyphen. SIUE is acceptable on second reference. The nickname is Cougars, which is the same for men’s and women’s teams.
Head Coach: ..........................Jason Coomer Phone:.............................................. 650-2841 E-mail:............................... jcoomer@siue.edu Assistant Coach:.................Amanda Pratzel Phone:.............................................. 650-2410. Email:.................................apratze@siue.edu. Athletics Phone:.............................. 650-2871 SIUE Website:..........................www.siue.edu
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2010-11 Schedule Date SLU Tournament Fri., Sep. 10 Sat., Sep. 11 Sun., Sep. 12 APSU Tournament Fri., Sep. 24 Sat., Sep. 25 Sun., Sep. 26
Opponent / Event
Location
SLU Tournament SLU Tournament SLU Tournament
St. Louis, Mo. St. Louis, Mo. St. Louis, Mo.
All Day All Day All Day
APSU Tournament APSU Tournament APSU Tournament
Clarksville, Tenn. Clarksville, Tenn. Clarksville, Tenn.
All Day All Day All Day
Sat., Jan. 22 Sun., Jan. 23 Sat., Jan. 29
at Wright State at IUPUI vs. Eastern Illinois
Dayton, Ohio Indianapolis, Ind. Edwardsville YMCA
12:00 p.m. CT 6:30 p.m. CT 3:30 p.m. CT
Sat., Feb. 5 Sun., Feb. 6 Sat., Feb. 19
vs. Saint Louis vs. Bradley at Austin Peay
Edwardsville YMCA Edwardsville YMCA Clarksville, Tenn.
3:30 p.m. CT 12:00 p.m. CT 10:00 a.m. CT
Mon., Mar. 7 Wed., Mar. 9 Sun., Mar. 20 Sat., Mar. 26 Sun., Mar. 27
vs. Troy at Florida Atlantic at Western Illinois vs. Southern Illinois vs. UMKC
Fort Myers, Fla. Boca Raton, Fla. Macomb, Ill. SIUE Tennis Courts SIUE Tennis Courts
10:00 a.m. CT 2:00 p.m. CT 12:00 p.m. CT 10:00 a.m. CT 2:00 p.m. CT
Richmond, Ky. Morehead, Ky. SIUE Tennis Courts SIUE Tennis Courts
1:00 p.m. CT 2:00 p.m. CT 2:00 p.m. CT 2:00 p.m. CT
Fri., Apr. 1 at Eastern Kentucky Sat., Apr. 2 at Morehead State Fri., Apr. 8 vs. Murray State Sat., Apr. 16 vs. Western Kentucky Home matches in bold
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Chancellor Vaughn Vandegrift Dr. Vaughn Vandegrift was appointed the seventh chancellor of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on July 1, 2004. As chancellor, Dr. Vandegrift has been instrumental in guiding the University toward fulfillment of its vision to be recognized nationally as a premier Metropolitan University for the excellence of its programs and development of professional and community leaders. He has instituted a plan for achievement of the vision by the year 2015 that incorporates the values and long-term strategic goals of the University. Under his leadership, SIUE has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of 77 up-and-coming universities in the United States, appearing on the list among the top five in the Midwest. SIUE has also been recognized by U.S. News and the American Association of Colleges and Universities for its Senior Assignment program, a culminating experience required of all graduating seniors. Since 2004, SIUE has attained a record enrollment of nearly 14,000 students, completed $140 million of a planned $250 million construction and infrastructure program, and is reclassifying to NCAA Division I athletics. Emphasizing teaching, research and public service programs, SIUE is a fullyaccredited public institution—beautifully situated in Edwardsville on 2,660 acres just 25 miles from St. Louis—awarding degrees in 44 baccalaureate and 69 graduate programs encompassing the arts and sciences, nursing, education, business and engineering. The Schools of Pharmacy and Dental Medicine award first professional degrees, the Pharm.D. and the D.M.D. The main campus includes University Park, a research park established to enhance economic development. The Edwardsville campus also is supplemented by campuses in East St. Louis and Alton. Dr. Vandegrift currently serves as Chairman of Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois. In addition, he is a member of St. Louis Civic Progress and the Boards of Directors of Innovate St. Louis; St. Louis Regional Commerce and Growth Association; United Way of Greater St. Louis; the Southern Illinois Collegiate Common Market; the Executive Council of The Alliance of Edwardsville-Glen Carbon; and University Park, SIUE. The author of numerous articles and publications in protein/nucleic acid biochemistry, Dr. Vandegrift is a member of the American Chemical Society and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He has been elected into the honor societies of Omicron Delta Kappa, Sigma Xi, Beta Gamma Sigma and Phi Kappa Phi. He has been listed in American Men and Women of Science and Who’s Who in Frontier Science and Technology. He received his Ph.D. in biochemistry from Ohio University and his baccalaureate and master’s degrees in chemistry from Montclair State University. Dr. Vandegrift previously served as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Georgia Southern University, Dean of Science and Mathematics at Montclair State University and on the faculties of Murray State University, Illinois State University and Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Dr. Vandegrift and his wife, Sue, are the parents of three adult children. Beth is an attorney, while David and Mark are employed in private business. In addition, Vaughn and Sue are the proud grandparents of two granddaughters, Vaughn and Camilla, and one grandson, Fletcher.
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Director of Athletics Dr. Brad Hewitt Dr. Bradley L. Hewitt has served as the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville since August of 2002. Dr. Hewitt previously served 13 years in numerous positions at SIUE before stepping in as the seventh director of athletics in the school’s history. Hewitt’s initial charge was to regain SIUE’s storied national success of the 70’s and 80’s (16 national championships) and expand that success across a broad-based athletic program. During the first six years of his Athletic directorship, 48 Cougar teams competed in their respective Division II NCAA individual or team championships. Additionally, Hewitt helped elevate SIUE’s previous best 131st-place finish in the U.S. Sports Academy Directors’ Cup to three top-15 and one top-10 finish in the last three years of SIUE’s Division II competition. For the 2006-07 seasons, the Cougars won both the prestigious Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) All-Sports Trophy and the Commissioner’s Cup. The Cougars won the All-Sports Trophy with 141.5 points, the highest total points recorded in a single season since the award was conceived more than 25 years ago. The pinnacle of SIUE’s Division II achievement was a national championship in 2007 for Softball--SIUE’s first national championship since May 1989. Beginning in the Fall of 2007, Hewitt’s new charge became preparing the Department to enter NCAA Division I play and securing conference affiliation. With the guidance of the SIUE Reclassification Workgroup and the lead role played by Chancellor Vandegrift, Hewitt was able to secure departmentwide membership in the Ohio Valley Conference in July 2008 and in November of 2008 an affiliate membership for Men’s Soccer in the Missouri Valley Conference Men’s Soccer and Softball are now active members in NCAA Division I and eligible for post-season championships. The remaining sports will become active in Fall 2012. Dr. Hewitt is extremely proud of the academic performance continuing to be achieved by the SIUE student-athletes as the program has transitioned to Division I. This past spring represented the eighth straight semester when the Department’s cumulative GPA exceeded 3.0. During the transition to Division I, nearly 60 percent of the student-athletes had cumulative 3.0 or higher GPAs, more than 25 percent made deans’ lists, and no student-athlete has been placed on academic probation. Dr. Hewitt began his SIUE career in 1989 as an assistant athletic director. In that role, he played a major part as the University’s venue manager for the United States Olympic Festival ‘94 track and field and wrestling events. Since the fall of 1994, Hewitt has held several positions at SIUE including Acting Chief Executive Officer of the SIUE Foundation and Acting Vice Chancellor of University Relations (1998-2000), adjunct graduate professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education (1996-present), Acting Alumni Director twice, and two stints as an Assistant Vice Chancellor for University Relations (1994-1998 and 2000-present). Dr. Hewitt has a diverse background in intercollegiate athletics. Before coming to SIUE, he was the director of sports marketing and associate head football coach at Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa; the recruiting coordinator and assistant football coach at Southern Illinois University Carbondale; and recruiting coordinator, track event manager, and assistant football coach at his alma mater The University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, Missouri. Hewitt earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics in 1981 from the University of Central Missouri as well as a master’s degree in athletic administration in 1982. Hewitt completed his Ph. D. in education specializing in leadership theory and organizational competence at SIUC in 1994. Dr. Hewitt has been a highly-active member of the area community serving as a member of the board of directors for the St. Louis Sports Commission, a member of the board of directors for the Edwardsville-Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Board of Governors for the Prairie State Games, and as a member of the State Games of America Board of Directors. He is presently serving in his fourth term as a member of the Edwardsville District 7 School Board. Dr. Ed Hightower, Superintendent of District 7 and well-known NCAA basketball referee, describes Hewitt as a 24/7 guy. “Brad gives his university, his colleagues, his student-athletes, his community and his friend’s enthusiasm, dedication, commitment and energy 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.” In 2006, Hewitt graduated from the executive management program at the Sports Management Institute which provides specialized executive programs for sports management professionals. The Sports Management Institute was developed in 1989 as a joint venture of the athletic departments and business administration schools of the University of Southern California, the University of Notre Dame, and the University of North Carolina. A member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education, Hewitt has made leadership presentations multiple times for SIUE’s Kimmel Leadership Center as well as conferences and universities around the country. Significant fund-raising success (especially in facility development) has been a capstone of Hewitt’s professional career. From 1998 to 2007 Hewitt was directly responsible for securing several multimillion dollar facility gifts and pledges ($10 million plus in total) for the University. These gifts helped build the 12,000 sq. ft. Birger Hall (SIUE’s Foundation and Alumni Building), the 1,500 seat Simmons/Cooper Baseball Complex, and the 6,000 sq. ft. softball stadium/ clubhouse. He was a significant member of the SIUE Foundation team that saw exponential growth in the Foundation’s annual giving campaign and endowments from 1995-2002. Since rejoining Cougar Athletics in 2002, he has focused fund-raising efforts on increasing the athletic endowment, doubling the number of endowed scholarships and enhancing the facilities with the objective of recruiting nationally-competitive Division I student-athletes. During the past two years, Dr. Hewitt has overseen the planning, renovation, and expansion of the Korte Soccer and Track Stadium ($3 plus million), the Vadalabene Center Gymnasium and office renovation ($5 plus million), the baseball locker room project ($350,000), and the Vadalabene Center athletic locker room project ($1.2 million).
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Head Coach Jason Coomer Jason Coomer was named the head coach for the men’s and women’s tennis program in July of 2010. He originally joined SIUE in the newly-created position of assistant athletic director for sales and marketing in October of 2008. Coomer was team captain of a very successful collegiate tennis program at the University of Southern Indiana where he earned a bachelor’s in social science education in 2001. He also served as an assistant coach for the Screaming Eagles for a season, helping his alma mater to an appearance in the NCAA Tournament. As a player, Coomer helped USI to back-to-back Great Lakes Valley Conference titles in 1999 and 2000, three straight regular season crowns from 1998 to 2000, and an NCAA Tournament appearance in 2000. After earning a bachelor’s degree from USI in 2001, he moved on to Ohio State University where he received a master’s degree in sports management in 2003. During his tenure at OSU, Coomer served as the Assistant Tournament Director for the 2002 Big Ten Tennis Championships. Coomer spent eight summers at the Wayland Academy Nike Tennis Camps working with junior players from around the country. He worked under the direction of United States Tennis Hall of Fame member John Powless. Coomer earned a bachelor’s in social science education in 2001 from the University of Southern Indiana and a master’s in sports management at The Ohio State University in 2003.
All-Time Dual Meet Records Year 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989
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Head Coach Record Bob Meyers 18-4 Bob Meyers 18-3 Bob Meyers 15-5 Bob Meyers 17-2 Bob Meyers 21-3 Bob Meyers 20-5 Bob Meyers 19-7 Bob Meyers 23-2 Bob Meyers 21-5 Bob Meyers 13-9
1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000
Russ Morris Dan Holden Dan Holden Dan Holden Dan Holden John Goldacker Bill Logan Bill Logan Bill Logan Bill Logan Bill Logan
0-9 1-5 2-7 3-8 0-3 0-11 14-3 5-10 8-7 9-4 14-9
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 TOTAL
Bill Logan 9-7 Bill Logan 8-4 Bill Logan 9-5 Bill Logan 13-5 Bill Logan 9-7 Bryan Belt 1-8 Bryan Belt 10-12 Kyler Updyke 14-8 Kyler Updyke 5-11 Kyler Updyke 3-18 456-300
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Assistant Coach Amanda Pratzel Amanda Pratzel joined the SIUE men’s and women’s tennis in the fall of 2010. Pratzel, who played Division I tennis at Missouri and Oklahoma, has been named the assistant coach for both the women’s and men’s tennis programs under new head coach Jason Coomer. A native of St. Louis, Mo., Pratzel most recently was a graduate assistant at Ball State University. She worked with game operations and academic advising for one semester and two seasons with the women’s tennis program. Pratzel also has served as a volunteer assistant coach at Missouri as well as a tennis instructor at the Missouri Athletic Club in charge of the summer junior tennis programs. As a player at Missouri, Pratzel was tied for 11th on the all-time single-season winning percentage in singles for the 2005-2006 season. She also was selected to the 2007 Academic All-Big 12 first team.
Student Assistant Coach Rob Young Rob Young was named student assistant coach for the SIUE men’s and women’s tennis programs under head coach Jason Coomer in the fall of 2010. A native of Kirkland, Ill., Young worked as Director of Junior Tennis at Wynstone Country Club in North Barrington, Ill. from 2006-09 where he served as a mentor to over 300 young players. While a student-athlete at SIUE, Young recorded 76 wins in singles and doubles during his three years as a Cougar to lead the program in total match victories. He also has the most Division I doubles wins in SIUE history with 20. Young joined SIUE after a successful freshman season at North Greenville University where he helped the team to the 2007 National Christian College Athletic Association National Championship and was named to the NCCAA AllAmerica team. Prior to playing at the collegiate level, Young was a top-ranked junior player and held the No. 1 rank in the Northern Illinois District and finished as high as No. 17 in the USTA Midwest section.
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2010-11 Roster Name Maggie Boeckman Carli Connors Joanna Corkern Quinlan Duchaine Laura Horning Amanda Miller Kristen Stivers Rachel Webb Ali Wulfers
Yr. Jr. Sr. Jr. So. Sr. So. Fr. Fr. Sr.
Ht. 6-0 5-8 5-7 5-11 5-6 5-8 5-4 5-7 5-10
Hometown/Last School Jasper, Ind./Jasper Belleville, Ill./West Bentonville, Ark./Tennessee Tech Washington, Ill./Washington Oakville, Ontario, Canada/Oakville Trafalgar Salem, Ill./Salem Overland Park, Kan./Olathe East Waterloo, Ill./Waterloo Normal, Ill./Normal Community
From left to right: Kristen Stivers, Amanda Miller, Carli Connors, Maggie Boeckman, Quinlan Duchaine, Ali Wulfers, Joanna Corkern, Rachel Webb, Laura Horning
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Maggie Boeckman
Class: Junior Height: 6-0 Hometown: Jasper, Ind. Previous School: Jasper High School Major: Nursing Click Here for Maggie’s Full Bio Statistics: Current * 09-10 * 08-09 More on Maggie Favorite Professional Sports Team: Indianapolis Colts
Maggie showed a lot of improvement in her net play and level of intensity in doubles this fall. The team needs her playing at a very high level this season, both in singles and doubles.
Favorite Musical Artist: Michael Jackson Three Words that Describe Me: Dedicated, Driven, Determined You Wouldn’t Believe That I Can: Weld One Thing No One Knows About Me: I don’t miss weekend mass I Chose SIUE Because: Of its Nursing Program Dream Job: Sports Announcer
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Carli Connors
Class: Senior Height: 5-8 Hometown: Belleville, Ill. Previous School: Belleville West High School Major: Speech Communication Click Here for Carli’s Full Bio Statistics: Current * 09-10 * 08-09 * 07-08 More on Carli Favorite Place on Campus to Relax: Skywalk Cafe
Carli has the potential to have a great senior year after battling injury in the fall. Her success lies in her ability to focus and do what she does best, battle it out from the baseline.
The Food I Know I Shouldn’t Eat, But Can’t Help Myself Is: Peanut Butter M&M’s One Thing No One Knows About Me: I always wear eyeliner Favorite Professional Athlete: Andre Agassi One Word That Best Describes Me: Outgoing I Do This Better Than Anyone On The Team: Take Pictures! My motto is: “Don’t play the player, play the ball.”
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Joanna Corkern
Class: Junior Height: 5-7 Hometown: Bentonville, Ark. Previous School: Tennessee Tech University Major: Industrial Engineering Click Here for Joanna’s Full Bio Statistics: Current More on Joanna Favorite Restaurant: The Green Bean
Joanna is very sound from the baseline and has shown great improvement in her consistency. I look for her to step in and play a critical role in our success. She has all the pieces necessary to compete with anyone and will look to put those pieces together this year.
Person Who Has Influenced Me the Most: My Mom Biggest Challenge to Playing DI Tennis: Staying Focused Favorite Television Show: Keeping Up with the Kardashians Most Vital Component to SIUE’s Success: Hard Work My Best Non-Tennis Talent Is: That I can paint Favorite Professional Athlete: Michael Jordan
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Quinlan Duchaine
Class: Sophomore Height: 5-11 Hometown: Washington, Ill. Previous School: Washington High School Major: Psychology Click Here for Quinlan’s Full Bio Statistics: Current * 09-10 More on Quinlan
Quinlan continues to work hard and improve her game. I am looking forward to working with her this season as she contributes to our team in her second season at SIUE.
Favorite Television Show: That 70’s Show The Food I Know I Shouldn’t Eat, But Can’t Help Myself Is: Ice cream cake People Say I Look Like: My mom My Hometown Is Best Known For: The square and cornfields Most Vital Component to SIUE’s Success: Determination Favorite Musical Artist: The Beatles You Wouldn’t Believe That I Can: Play chinese checkers well
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Laura Horning
Class: Senior Height: 5-6 Hometown: Oakville, Ontario, Canada Previous School: Oakville Trafalgar High School Major: Elementary Education Click Here for Laura’s Full Bio Statistics: Current * 09-10 * 08-09 * 07-08 More on Laura Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Cookie Dough
One of three seniors, Laura has stepped up this season in a leadership role and competed at a very high level. Laura will be leaned on heavily in 2011 as she is critical to the success of the team. I look forward to great things from her this season.
I Chose SIUE Because: It was far away from home Favorite Book: “Tuesdays With Morrie” by Mitch Albom Dream Job: Occupational Therapist My Biggest Pet Peeve: When people don’t return phone calls Favorite Professional Sports Team: Toronto Maple Leafs Best Vacation I’ve Ever Had: Dominican Republic
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Amanda Miller
Class: Sophomore Height: 5-8 Hometown: Salem, Ill. Previous School: Salem High School Major: Undeclared Click Here for Amanda’s Full Bio Statistics: Current * 09-10 More on Amanda Dream Job: The First Lady
Amanda continues to show her determination to win through her intense work ethic. One of the fittest players on the team, Amanda has seen the results of her hard work via the improvement in her all-around game.
One Word that Best Describes Me: Silly Favorite Meal: Spaghetti with Meatballs One Thing No One Knows About Me: I talk in my sleep ... a lot The Food I Know I Shouldn’t Eat, But Can’t Help Myself Is: Ice Cream People Say I Look Like: Kate Bosworth Biggest Challenge to Playing DI Tennis: Staying Healthy
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Kristen Stivers
Class: Freshman Height: 5-4 Hometown: Overland Park, Kan. Previous School: Olathe East High School Major: Undeclared Click Here for Kristen’s Full Bio Statistics: Current More on Kristen My Hero Is: Spiderman My Hometown Is Best Known For: KC BBQ and City of Fountains
One of two freshmen this season, Kristen is an exciting player to watch. It’s difficult to find another player with the will to win and the tenacity that she possesses. I look for Kristen to maintain this level of focus during the upcoming season.
My Biggest Pet Peeve: Not being on time You Wouldn’t Believe That I Can: Play several instruments (Clarinet, Saxophone, Flute, Piano, and Trombone) Dream Job: Personal trainer for athletes (USTA) Favorite Musical Artist: Eminem Three Words that Describe Me: Dedicated, intense, and competitive
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Rachel Webb
Class: Freshman Height: 5-7 Hometown: Waterloo, Ill. Previous School: Waterloo High School Major: Undeclared Click Here for Rachel’s Full Bio Statistics: Current More on Rachel One Word that Best Describes Me: Goofy
Rachel has been a great addition to our program. She is very sound from the baseline and is working hard on her net game. I will rely on Rachel’s consistency throughout the season as she has an opportunity to have a great freshman campaign.
Favorite Musical Artist: Lil Wayne My Best Non-Tennis Talent Is That: I can play golf and soccer really well Favorite Actor/Actress: Will Ferrell People Say I Look Like: Nelly Furtado Biggest Challenge to Playing DI Tennis: Time Demanding Dream Job: Veterinarian
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Ali Wulfers
Class: Senior Height: 5-10 Hometown: Normal, Ill. Previous School: Normal Community High School Major: Business Click Here for Ali’s Full Bio Statistics: Current * 09-10 * 08-09 * 07-08 More on Ali Favorite Nickname: Rally Cat
Another one of our three seniors, Ali will be missed greatly upon graduation. I am happy to have had the opportunity to have her on our team. Ali is a very hardworking individual and a great teammate.
Favorite Meal: Pad Thai Noodles My motto is: “Winners adjust.” Most Interesting Class I’ve Taken at SIUE: African American Women’s Literature My Pre-Match Ritual is To: Watch professional tennis Most Vital Component to SIUE’s Success: Team Unity My Hometown Is Best Known For: State Farm Insurance
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Facilities The Edwardsville YMCA offers a state-of-the-art tennis facility with five indoor courts. The Meyer Center is a 116,000 square foot center housing the Cougar indoor schedule.
Edwardsville YMCA The Y also features an observation deck for fans to watch the action from above.
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Facilities The SIUE Tennis Courts feature courtside seating with chairbacks.
A unique, fan-friendly design allows fans to get close to the action.
SIUE Tennis Courts
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Strength and Conditioning SIUE Women’s Tennis has a full-time strength and conditioning coach and recently made a major renovation to the athletic weight room.
The SIUE Women’s Tennis strength and conditioning program is designed to improve each player’s speed and strength and to increase her ability to become a well-rounded tennis player.
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All residence halls at SIUE are set up in suite-style living, with four persons per suite, two persons per room and four persons sharing a bathroom.
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Each carpeted living unit is furnished with two beds (with extra long mattresses), two desks and two dressers. Beds are bunkable and raise up high enough for additional storage space.
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For more information on all housing options for SIUE students, please visit http://www.siue.edu/housing.
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SIUE Facts
SIUE Numbers/Web Sites Area Code: 618 Academic Counseling and Advising.................... 650-3701 Admission Counselors/Campus Tours................. 650-3705 ................................... www.siue.edu/prospectivestudents/ ...................................or Toll Free in Illinois 1-800-447-SIUE Alumni Services...................................................... 650-2760 .......................................................... www.siue.edu/alumni/ Career Development Center................................. 650-3708 ..........................www.siue.edu/careerdevelopmentcenter/ Housing Office....................................................... 650-3931 ........................................................ www.siue.edu/housing/ Intercollegiate Athletics........................................ 650-2871 ...........................................................www.siuecougars.com Student Financial Aid.............................................650-3880 ..................................................www.siue.edu/financialaid/
How to Contact Us Area Code: 618 Coach Coomer........................................................ 650-2841 Coach Coomer E-mail............................. jcoomer@siue.edu Assistant Coach Pratzel phone............................650-5083 Assistant Coach Pratzel e-mail...............apratze@siue.edu Women’s Tennis FAX..............................................650-2886 Web site ........................................................................ siuecougars.com/sports/w-tennis/siue-w-tennis-body.html
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Quick Facts
• Established in 1957 • Accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association • 25 minutes from downtown St. Louis • 2,660 acres • 44 undergraduate programs • 72 graduate and professional programs • 50 undergraduate minors • Student/Faculty ratio of 16 to 1 (Average class size is 25) • 82% of full-time instructional faculty have a terminal degree appropriate to their discipline • Seven academic units: Arts & Sciences, Business, Education, Engineering, Nursing, Dental Medicine and Pharmacy
The Students
• Enrollment of 14,107 • 3,500 reside on campus • Average freshman ACT score 22.6 • Financial aid: $116 million (AY09)
What Does It Cost To Attend SIUE? Undergraduates, Fall and Spring semester 15 hours* (2009/10 AY)
Illinois Non-Illinois Tuition/Fees $8,336.40 $17,637.90 Room & Board $7,461.00 $7,461.00 Total $15,797.40 $25,098.90 *12 hours is considered full time. Cost is subject to change.
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Downtown Edwardsville Edwardsville Public Library
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Glen Carbon, Ill.
Gateway Arch - St. Louis, Mo. Glik Park - Edwardsville
Photos courtesy of Desirée Bennyhoff
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2010-11 Opponents
Austin Peay Lady Govs
Bradley Braves
Eastern Illinois Panthers
Sat., Feb. 19 • 10 am at Clarksville, Tenn.
Sun., Feb. 6 • 12 pm Edwardsville, Ill.
Sat., Jan. 29 • 3:30 pm Edwardsville, Ill.
Location: Clarksville, Tenn. Enrollment: 10,188 Conference: Ohio Valley Facility: Austin Peay Tennis Courts School Colors: Red and White Head Coach: Malik Tabet Career Record (Yr.): 18-4 (2nd) 2009-10 Overall Record: 18-4 www.apsugovernors.com
Location: Peoria, Ill. Enrollment: 5,801 Conference: Missouri Valley Facility: Markin Tennis Courts Colors: Red and White Head Coach: Scott Petersen Career Record (Yr.): 36-94 (7th) 2009-10 Overall Record: 5-16 www.bradleybraves.com
Location: Charleston, Ill. Enrollment: 11,966 Conference: Ohio Valley Facility: Rex Darling Courts Colors: Blue and Gray Head Coach: John Blackburn Career Record (Yr.): 40-44 (5th) 2009-10 Overall Record: 8-13 www. eiupanthers.com
Location: Richmond, Ky. Enrollment: 16,200 Conference: Ohio Valley Facility: Coach Tom Higgins Courts School Colors: Maroon and White Head Coach: Rob Oertel Career Record (Yr.): 154-131 (12th) 2009-10 Overall Record: 14-16 www.ekusports.com
Florida Atlantic Owls
IUPUI Jaguars
Morehead State Eagles
Murray State Racers
Wed., Mar. 9 • 2 pm at Boca Raton, Fla.
Sun., Jan. 23 • 6:30 pm at Indianapolis, Ind.
Sat., Apr. 2 • 2 pm at Morehead, Ky.
Fri., Apr. 8 • 2 pm Edwardsville, Ill.
Location: Boca Raton, Fla. Enrollment: 28,000 Conference: Sun Belt Facility: Patch Reef Park Tennis Center School Colors: Blue and Red Head Coach: Marcy Hora-Cava Career Record (Yr.): 16-28 (3rd) 2009-10 Overall Record: 9-11 www.fausports.com
Location: Indianapolis, Ind. Enrollment: 30,566 Conference: The Summit League Facility: Indianapolis Tennis Center School Colors: Red, Gold, and Black Head Coach: Cameron Currie Career Record (Yr.): 6-43 (3rd) 2009-10 Overall Record: 5-20 www. iupuijags.com
Location: Morehead, Ky. Enrollment: 9,046 Conference: Ohio Valley Facility: Sadler Tennis Courts School Colors: Royal Blue and Gold Head Coach: Kevin Fulton Career Record (Yr.): 36-71 (6th) 2009-10 Overall Record: 9-14 www.msueagles.com
Location: Murray, Ky. Enrollment: 10,200 Conference: Ohio Valley Facility: Bennie Purcell Courts School Colors: Navy and Gold Head Coach: Connie Keasling Career Record (Yr.): 280-171 (19th) 2009-10 Overall Record: 9-11 www.goracers.com
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Eastern Kentucky Colonels Fri., Apr. 1 • 1 pm at Richmond, Ky.
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Saint Louis Billikens
Southern Illinois Carbondale Salukis
Troy Trojans
Sat., Feb. 5 • 3:30 pm Edwardsville, Ill.
Sat., Mar. 26 • 10 am Edwardsville, Ill.
Mon., Mar. 7 • 10 am at Fort Myers, Fla.
Location: St. Louis, Mo. Enrollment: 13,313 Conference: Atlantic 10 Facility: Dwight Davis Tennis Center School Colors: Royal Blue and White Head Coach: Jonathan Zych Career Record (Yr.): 95-120 (10th) 2009-10 Overall Record: 14-9 www.slubillikens.com
Location: Carbondale, Ill. Enrollment: 20,350 Conference: Missouri Valley Facility: University Courts Colors: Maroon and White Head Coach: Audra Nothwehr Career Record (Yr.): 43-29 (4th) 2009-10 Overall Record: 15-9 www.siusalukis.com
Location: Troy, Ala. Enrollment: 30,564 Conference: Sun Belt Facility: Lunsford Tennis Complex Colors: Cardinal, Silver, and Black Head Coach: Eric Hayes Career Record (Yr.): 60-38 (5th) 2009-10 Overall Record: 13-7 www.troytrojans.com
UMKC Kangaroos Sun., Mar. 27 • 2 pm Edwardsville, Ill. Location: Kansas City, Mo. Enrollment: 14,221 Conference: The Summit League Facility: Plaza Tennis Center School Colors: Blue and Gold Head Coach: Kendell Hale Career Record (Yr.): 8-25 (3rd) 2009-10 Overall Record: 5-13 www.umkckangaroos.com
Western Illinois Leathernecks
Western Kentucky Lady Toppers
Wright State Raiders
Sun., Mar. 20 • 12 pm at Macomb, Ill.
Sat., Apr. 16 • 2 pm Edwardsville, Ill.
Sat., Jan. 22 • 12 pm at Dayton, Ohio
Location: Macomb, Ill. Enrollment: 13,331 Conference: The Summit League Facility: Varsity Courts School Colors: Purple and Gold Head Coach: Chris Kane Career Record (Yr.): 0-0 (1st) 2009-10 Overall Record: 11-14 www.goleathernecks.com
Location: Bowling Green, Ky. Enrollment: 20,674 Conference: Sun Belt Facility: University Tennis Courts Colors: Red and White Head Coach: Jeff True Career Record (Yr.): 82-77 (10th) 2009-10 Overall Record: 10-5 www.wkusports.com
Location: Dayton, Ohio Enrollment: 17,074 Conference: Horizon League Facility: WSU Tennis Courts Colors: Hunter Green and Gold Head Coach: Sean McCaffrey Career Record (Yr.): 12-31 (3rd) 2009-10 Overall Record: 9-13 www.wsuraiders.com
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Ohio Valley Conference
Beth DeBauche Commissioner
Brad Walker Associate Commissioner for Operations/COO
Jennifer Gibbs Assistant Commissioner Championships
Kyle Schwartz Assistant Commissioner for Media Relations
Ryan Pulley Assistant Commissioner External Affairs
Matt Banker Assistant Commissioner for Institutional Services
Heather Brown Director Media Relations
Jon Kuka Director OVC Sport Properties
Entering its 63rd year, the Ohio Valley Conference continues to build on the success that has made it the nation’s eighth-oldest NCAA Division I conference. For only the second time in a decade, the Conference expanded by adding SIUE as the league’s 11th member in 2008. The move expanded the OVC’s geographical footprint to the St. Louis market and marked the first change in membership since expanding to the state of Alabama (Jacksonville State) in 2003. The 2009-10 school year saw a change in leadership as Beth DeBauche was named the seventh full-time Commissioner in league history on July 28. She is currently one of just five females to be the head of a Division I conference, and one of just eight to lead a Division I conference all-time. The last three commissioners of the OVC have moved onto jobs as the commissioner of the Big Ten, Big 12 and the Mid-American Conferences. The OVC’s proud history past dates back to 1948, but seeds for the new league were actually planted in 1941. It was then that Roy Stewart, the athletics director at Murray State; Charles (Turkey) Hughes, the athletics director at Eastern Kentucky; and Kelly Thompson, the public relations director at Western Kentucky, first broached the idea of forming a new conference. Discussions were put on hold by World War
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II, but reemerged Feb. 27-28, 1948 at the Kentucky Hotel in Louisville as the three original institutions combined with Morehead State, Louisville and Evansville to form the OVC. In the 1950s, the OVC became a pioneer on a much more significant scale socially. During times of racial segregation, league member Morehead State became one of the first nontraditionally black mid-southern institutions to accept a black student. In 1958, Marshall Banks earned athleticallyrelated aid at Morehead, which signed a second black athlete, Howard Murphy, a year later. In 1961, Murphy earned all-conference recognition as a halfback in football. With racial barriers broken, the rest of the institutions in the league began to provide educational and athletic opportunities to African-Americans. The playing field is not the only place where OVC athletes are working hard. The league also recognizes excellence in the classroom. Six Scholar-Athlete Awards are presented yearly to male and female athletes, while others are commended for their academic success by being Medal of Honor recipients or earning a spot on the Commissioner’s Honor Roll. Additionally, the league annually presents one institutional Academic Achievement
Award, as well as separate team awards in each Conference-sponsored sport. Since the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-America program began, the Ohio Valley Conference has had 192 student-athletes honored with the award, including 25 over the last two years (2008-09, 2009-10). The vision of leadership demonstrated by the Founding Fathers in 1948 remains alive today as the Ohio Valley Conference prepares for the future. One example is in regard to the current trend in collegiate athletics administration for increased involvement of university presidents in setting policies and making rules. The presidents of OVC institutions, however, have always governed the Conference, long before presidential governance became a national theme. The Ohio Valley Conference sponsors the following sports: baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, tennis and track for men, and basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and volleyball for women as well as combined men’s and women’s rifle.
2010-11 SIUE Women’s Tennis
SIU Edwardsville (Edwardsville, IL)
UT Martin (Martin, TN)
SIUE officially became a member of the Ohio Valley Conference on July 1, 2008. Women’s tennis will begin regular season competition in the OVC during the 2011-12 academic year and will be eligible for NCAA Tournament competition in 2012-13. Members of the Ohio Valley Conference Austin Peay * Eastern Illinois * Eastern Kentucky * Jacksonville State * Morehead State Murray State * SIUE * Southeast Missouri State * Tennessee State * Tennessee Tech * UT Martin Web Site www.ovcsports.com
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2009-10 Results Date Fri., Sep. 4 Sat., Sep. 5 Thu., Sep. 10 Sat., Sep. 12 Tue., Sep. 22
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Opponent / Event Saint Louis Invitational Saint Louis Invitational Lindenwood # Lipscomb (UTM Invitational) UT Martin (UTM Invitational) Murray State (UTM Invitational) vs. McKendree #
Location St. Louis, Mo. St. Louis, Mo. St. Charles, Mo. Martin, Tenn. Martin, Tenn. Martin, Tenn. Edwardsville YMCA
Time / Result No team scores No team scores W 5-2 L, 4-1 L, 5-0 L, 4-1 W 4-3
Sat., Jan. 30 vs. Eastern Illinois
Edwardsville YMCA
L, 5-1
Sat., Feb. 6 Sat., Feb. 13 Sun., Feb. 14 Sat., Feb. 20 Sun., Feb. 28
vs. Southeast Missouri at Murray State at Southern Illinois Carbondale vs. Western Illinois at Bradley
Edwardsville YMCA Murray, Ky. Carbondale, Ill. Belleville, Ill. (Kingspoint) Peoria, Ill.
W, 6-1 L, 7-0 L, 6-1 L, 4-3 L, 4-3
Fri., Mar. 5 Sun., Mar. 7 Tue., Mar. 9 Wed., Mar. 10 Thu., Mar. 11 Fri., Mar. 19 Sat., Mar. 27
vs. Wright State at Jacksonville State at Embry-Riddle vs. South Dakota State vs. Miami (Ohio) vs. Creighton at Saint Louis vs. IUPUI
Belleville, Ill. (Kingspoint) Jacksonville, Ala. Daytona Beach, Fla. Orlando, Fla. Orlando, Fla. Orlando, Fla. St. Louis, Mo. SIUE Tennis Courts
L, 7-0 L, 7-0 L, 8-1 W, 5-2 L, 7-0 Cancelled, Rain L, 7-0 W, 4-3
Fri., Apr. 2 Sat., Apr. 3 Sat., Apr. 10 Sun., Apr. 11 Sun., Apr. 18
at Tennessee Tech vs. Eastern Kentucky vs. Austin Peay vs. UT Martin vs. Chicago State
Cookeville, Tenn. Martin, Tenn. SIUE Tennis Courts Edwardsville YMCA SIUE Tennis Courts
L, 5-2 L, 6-0 L, 5-2 L, 7-0 L, 5-2
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Cougar Honors Player Year Award Michelle Wreen 1984 ITCA Rookie of the Year Michelle Wreen 1988 ITCA Senior of the Year Nicky DeMuro 1986 ITCA Scholar Athlete Nicky DeMuro 1987 GTE/CoSIDA Academic Nicky DeMuro All-American Nicky DeMuro 1987 ITCA Scholar Athlete Nicky DeMuro 1988 GTE/CoSIDA Academic All-American Nicky DeMuro 1989 GTE/CoSIDA Academic All-American Amy Hazen 1995 GLVC Player of the Year Amy Hazen 1995 All-GLVC Sara Hazen 1995 All-GLVC Katherine Himstedt 1995 All-GLVC Kelli Kane 1995 ITA Scholar Athlete Kelli Kane 1995 All-GLVC Heather Daust 1998 ITA Scholar Athlete Sonya Wohltman 1998 ITA Scholar Athlete Sarah Hardimon 1996 All-GLVC Sarah Hardimon 1997 All-GLVC Sarah Hardimon 1998 All-GLVC Sarah Hardimon 1999 All-GLVC Herta Shikapwashya 1998 All-GLVC
Player Kim Mulherin Sonya Wohltman Amy Nagle Kim Mulherin Amber Stanley Laura Zeeb Amber Stanley Keli Keener Katy McKay Coryn Reich Coryn Reich Laura Zeeb Laura Zeeb Alison Coates Celia Montes Coryn Reich Chrissy Yingst Carli Connors Carli Connors Laura Horning
Year Award 1999 All-GLVC 1999 ITA Scholar-Athlete 1999 ITA Scholar-Athlete 2000 All-GLVC 2000 All-GLVC 2001 All-GLVC 2001 All-GLVC 2002 All-GLVC 2002 ITA Scholar-Athlete 2002 ITA Scholar-Athlete 2003 All-GLVC 2003 ITA Scholar-Athlete 2004 ITA Scholar-Athlete 2004 ITA Scholar-Athlete 2004 ITA Scholar-Athlete 2004 ITA Scholar-Athlete 2004 All-GLVC 2008 GLVC Freshman of the Year 2008 All-GLVC 2008 All-GLVC
All-America Selections Player Lillian Almedia Joan Mahon-Finder Joan Mahon-Finder Patty Tiddy Laurie Foederer Elisabeth Calander Monica Briddle Laurie Foederer Patty Tiddy Elisabeth Calander Portia George Christina Bokelund Portia George Christina Bokelund Michelle Wreen Lisa Schuito Christina Bokelund Portia George Portia George Christina Bokelund Kim Gidley
Singles/Doubles Year Singles and Doubles 1982 Singles and Doubles 1982 Singles 1983 Doubles 1983 Doubles 1983 Singles and Doubles 1984 Doubles 1984 Doubles 1984 Doubles 1984 Singles 1985 Singles and Doubles 1986 Singles and Doubles 1986 Singles and Doubles 1987 Singles and Doubles 1987 Doubles 1987 Doubles 1987 Singles and Doubles 1988 Singles and Doubles 1988 Singles and Doubles 1989 Singles and Doubles 1989 Singles 1989
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Name Years Lilian Almeida (1979-83) Ruth Auer (1979-80) Mary Barnett (1980-81) Beth Barrington (1989-94) Margaret Bear (1997-99) Kristin Becker (1990-91) Maggie Boeckman (2008-Present) Christina Bokelund (1985-89) Kris Borowy (1984-85) Melissa Borter (1990-94) Jenny Bourn (1990-91) Sarah Bourn (1991-92) Kristen Bray (2005-06) Monica Briddle (1983-85) Andrea Buckey (1988-91) Elisabeth Calander (1983-85) Maura Carriel (1985-86) Stephanie Clark (2006-09) Katie Clarke (2005-06) Marley Coghlan (2006-07) Ann Colter (1995-99) Allison Coats (2001-05) Christy Cone (1979-80) Carli Connors (2007-Present) Erica Conway (1996-99) Joanna Corkern (2010-Present) Heather Daust (1997-98) Jill David (1985-87) Gretchen Delaney (1998-00) Nicki DeMuro (1985-89) Shannon Dickson (1994-95) Katie Dinga (2006-07) Quinlan Duchaine (2009-Present) Katherine Ferry (2005-06) Susan Dubrey (1980-81)
Lilian Almeida
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All-Time Roster
Lilian Alaeida Name Years Laurie Foederer (1981-85) Portia George (1985-89) Michelle Giacomini (1988-89) Kim Gidley (1988-89) Gina Goodwin (1989-90) Jayda Gleghorn (2006-07) Sarah Hardimon (1996-00) Amy Hazen (1995-96) Sara Hazen (1995-96) Tiffany Helling (1991-95) Loren Hewitt (2005-07) Katherine Himstedt (1992-96) Katherine Hirsch (2007-08) Barb Holcumb (1981-82) Laura Horning (2007-Present) Yutaka Izutsu (1996-97) Leslie Jones (1987-88) Kelli Kane (1992-96) Keli Keener (1999-02) Julie Klueter (1994-97) Brittany Kockler (2005-06) Angie Kren (2001-02) Kelsey Laird (2006-10) Christina Lazo (2006-07) Keri Livingstone (1995-96) Joan Mahon-Finder (1980-83) Katy McKay (2003) Amanda Miller (2009-Present) Susan Miller (1983-85) Celia Montes (2004-06) Jane Montgomery (1980-81) Kim Mulherin (1999-00) Amy Nagle (1998-00) Amanda Niebur (2006-10) Kara Oney (1992-94)
Name Years Lia Peres (1979-80) Janet Petras (1983-85) Joy Pierson (1979-80) Jessica Raatz (2008-09) Coryn Reich (2000-04) Jennnifer Reuter (1985-88) Sarah Rhein (2006-08) Layla Rosenfeld (1995-96) Jennifer Ruthe (2005-07) Annie Sauget (1999-00) Leah Schmidt (1981-84) Lisa Schuito (1983-87) Stacey Shaw (1989-91) Herta Shikapwashya (1992-94, 1998-99) Sandi Stace (1987-91) Amber Stanley (2000-02) Gina Stewart (1979-80) Kristen Stivers (2010-Present) Ruth Szymanski (1979-81) Patty Tiddy (1981-85) Robin Toniny (1996-98) Christy Ulavege (1996-00) Bunny Wall (1979-81, 1982-83) Lisa Warner (2004-05) Karen Wasser (1989-90) Rachel Webb (2010-Present) Keri Weckman (1990-94) Stacy Wells (1981-83) Kelly Wohltman (1999-00) Sonya Wohltman (1995-99) Gina Wohltman (2003-06) Michelle Wreen (1984-88) Ali Wulfers (2007-Present) Chrissy Yingst (2001-05) Laura Zeeb (2000-04) Pat Ziegenfuss (1979-80) Kathy Zuber (1980-81)
Christina Bokeland and Portia George-Morrow
2010-11 SIUE Women’s Tennis
SIUE Athletics Hall of Fame Bob Meyers Bob Meyers guided SIUE women’s tennis to four consecutive national championships in 1986, 1987, 1988, and 1989. It was an era of Cougar tennis that lives on as one of the best championship runs in NCAA history. While at SIUE, Meyers worked as an assistant athletic director; assistant to the director of Campus Recreation; instructor in the Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Department; as well as a men’s tennis coach from 1985 to 1990.
Christina Bokeland An eight-time women’s tennis All-American in singles and doubles, Christina Bokelund was the No. 1 tennis player on the No. 1 team in the nation four years in a row. She helped SIUE win NCAA Division II Championships from 1986 to 1989. Bokelund teamed with Portia George to win doubles titles in 1987 and 1988.
Elisabeth Calander Elisabeth Calander was a two-time national champion in singles during the 1984 and 1985 NCAA Women’s Tennis Championships, posting an astounding 70-10 record.
Portia George-Morrow An eight-time All-American for the women’s tennis Cougars, Portia George-Morrow helped guide SIUE to an unprecedented four consecutive national championships from 1986 to 1989. GeorgeMorrow teamed with Christina Bokelund for two NCAA Division II doubles championships in 1987 and 1988. She also was a three-time NCAA Division II singles finalist.
Lilian Almeida Ushering in a new era in women’s sports at SIUE, Lilian Almeida was among the first female Cougars to earn All-American honors as a member of the Cougar tennis team. Almeida was an AllAmerican in 1982 in singles as well as doubles.
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SIUE Athletics Hall of Fame
1986 Team
1987 Team
SIUE’s national championship in women’s tennis in 1986 would be the first of four under Coach Bob Meyers. Portia George, who led the team with 35 victories, advanced to the national quarterfinals in singles. As a team, the Cougars defeated Abilene Christian 7-2 and California Poly-Pomona 6-3 en route to the finals against California State-Northridge. Along with singles and doubles points from George and Christina Bokelund in the national championship match, Jennifer Reuter collected a No. 4 singles and a No. 3 doubles victory to lift SIUE over California State-Northridge 5-4 for its first NCAA crown. Other valuable members of the national championship squad are Michele Wreen, Lisa Schuito, Nicki DeMuro, Jill David and Maura Carriel.
The Cougars lifted its second straight NCAA Division II championship trophy after Jennifer Reuter and Nicky Demuro were victorious at No. 3 doubles in a three-set match over Abilene Christian. The Cougars needed one victory in the doubles matches after taking four of six singles matches in the national championship finals. With the championships hosted by California State-Northridge, SIUE also walked away highly successful in the singles and doubles events. Christina Bokelund and Portia George won the NCAA Division II doubles crown while George advanced to the finals of the singles tournament. Other key members of the team for Coach Bob Meyers were Michele Wreen, Lisa Schuito, Jill David, and assistant coach Russ Morris.
1988 Team
1989 Team
SIUE women’s tennis traveled to Rohnert Park, California, for the finals in search of a third consecutive national team championship under Coach Bob Meyers who, ironically, would be honored as the men’s tennis national Coach of the Year. Tied 4-4 in the national championship dual match, the No. 2 doubles match was the only action left on the court. SIUE prevailed 5-4 when Michelle Wreen and Sandi Stace toppled Cal Poly-SLO’s Vicki Kanter and Susan Norman 6-4, 7-5. SIUE’s one-two punch of Christina Bokelund and Portia George cruised through the doubles championship, winning the national title for the second straight season. George advanced to national finals in singles. Bokelund and Wreen, both whom would be named Senior of the Year by the Intercollegiate Tennis Coaches Association (ITCA), earned AllAmerican honors for the Cougars. SIUE’s national title team included Jennifer Reuter, Nicki DeMuro, and Leslie Jones.
It was the culmination of four years of success. SIUE, the host of the 1989 NCAA Division II Women’s Tennis Championships, won its fourth consecutive national championship at Forest Park in St. Louis. The national individual title came down to the duo of players who had practiced together and played side by side for four seasons. Christina Bokelund defeated Portia George in the allSIUE finals. Kim Gidley, the No. 3 singles player, was named an All-American for the Cougars. Bokelund and George would go on to advance to the quarterfinals of the doubles championship. Coach Bob Meyers and Assistant Coach Russ Morris put together a strong team which included Sandi Stace, Nicki DeMuro, and Michelle Giacomini. DeMuro was a standout, earning her unprecedented third GTE/CoSIDA Academic All-American honors.
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