Tennis Teams Earn ITA All-Academic Honors
The Wesleyan men's and women's tennis teams excelled not only on the tennis courts in 2009-2010 but in the classroom as well, earning Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) All-Academic honors. In addition, eight men and four women were recognized as ITA Scholar Athletes.
The women were one of 37 teams to earn All-Academic honors while the men were one of 20 teams to make the list.
Among the Scholar Athletes on the women's side were Allie Withers, Anastasiya S... [read more]
Men's Tennis Finishes 50th in ITA National Poll
After an historic season for head coach Lee Underwood and the Wesleyan men's tennis program, the ITA released its final national rankings with the Bobcats coming in at #50.
Wesleyan ended the year with a 22-3 record and their first ever trip to the NCAA Sweet 16. After winning the WVIAC championship, the Bobcats downed Charleston and Bloomsburg (PA) to claim the NCAA Atlantic Regional title.
In the singles rankings, Marc Rosner (pictured) earned a spot at #57 wh... [read more]
Hornak Wins Elite 88 Award for Men's Tennis
Wesleyan men's tennis player, Doug Hornak (pictured) was recently awarded the Elite 88 award at the NCAA Tennis Championships.
The Elite 88, an award founded by the NCAA in 2009, recognizes the true essence of the student-athlete by honoring the individual who has reached the pinnacle of competition at the national championship level in his or her sport, while also achieving the highest academic standard among his or her peers.
The Elite 88 is presented to the st... [read more]
Tennis 'Cats Fall to Columbus State in Sweet 16, 5-0
The West Virginia Wesleyan men’s tennis magical run in the NCAA Division II Tournament came to an end today at the hands of Columbus State (GA) at Altamonte Springs, FL.
The Bobcats fell in their Sweet 16 match-up with the Cougars by a 5-0 score.
Wesleyan put themselves in a tough spot early dropping all three doubles matches.
Marc Rosner and Rafael Cavalcante (pictured) dropped an 8-3 decision to Frank Suarez and Christophe Noblet at No. 1.
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Follow the Wesleyan Men's Tennis Team Live
The Wesleyan men's tennis team will open NCAA National play today against Columbus State (GA) at Altamonte Springs, FL. Bobcat fans can follow the action live online by clicking here.
Wesleyan is making their first NCAA National appearance in school history and will enter the match with a record of 22-2. Their opponent from Columbus State is also making their first appearance and carries a record o... [read more]