2011-12 Tartan Women's Tennis News
Carnegie Mellon Announces UAA 25th Anniversary Women's Tennis Team
July 02, 2012
As part of the 25th anniversary celebration of the University Athletic Association (UAA), the Carnegie Mellon University Department of Athletics is honored to announce the school’s all-time UAA women's tennis team.
Three Earn ITA All-America Recognition
June 18, 2012
Two seniors and one sophomore on the Carnegie Mellon University women’s tennis team finished the year as All-Americans when the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) announced its All-America teams for 2012. Laura Chen (Port Washington, N.Y./Paul D. Schreiber) earned the honor for the eighth time while Courtney Chin (Cupertino, Calif./Monta Vista) was named to the list for the third time to finish their respective careers. Sophomore Katie Cecil (Huntington Beach, Calif./Ocean View) earned the honor for the first time for her play in singles competition.
Tartan Senior Tandem End Collegiate Careers at NCAA Championships
May 25, 2012
Seniors Laura Chen (Port Washington, N.Y./Paul D. Schreiber) and Courtney Chin (Cupertino, Calif./Monta Vista) of the Carnegie Mellon University women's tennis team finished their run at the 2012 NCAA Division III Women's Tennis Doubles Championships at Cary Tennis Park in Cary, N.C. with a setback in the national quarterfinal match.
Women’s Tennis Makes Splash with Three National Accolades
May 24, 2012
Carnegie Mellon University women’s tennis program received three NCAA Division III national awards from the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) on Wednesday, May 23. Senior Cze-Ja Tam (Palos Verdes, Calif./Palos Verdes Peninsula) was awarded the Arthur Ashe Jr. for Leadership and Sportsmanship award, sophomore Katie Cecil (Huntington Beach, Calif./Ocean View) was named national player to watch while assistant coach Mike Belmonte was named Assistant Coach of the Year.
Chen Earns Eighth All-America Honor at NCAA Championships; Doubles Wins Marathon Match
May 24, 2012
Carnegie Mellon University senior Laura Chen (Port Washington, N.Y./Paul D. Schreiber) will finish her career as an eight-time All-American after a first-round singles victory at the 2012 NCAA Division III Women's Tennis Championships on Thursday, May 24 at Cary Tennis Park in Cary, N.C. Chen also competed in doubles competition alongside fellow senior Courtney Chin (Cupertino, Calif./Monta Vista), as the pair advanced to the quarterfinals with a three-set win.
#6 Tartans Just Miss Moving On at NCAA Championship
May 21, 2012
The Carnegie Mellon University women's tennis team, ranked sixth in the nation, took on #3 Amherst College in the quarterfinals of the 2012 NCAA Division III Women's Tennis Championship on Monday, May 21, with the match going down to the wire. The Tartans came up short, 5-4, despite a marathon singles match by senior Laura Chen (Port Washington, N.Y./Paul D. Schreiber) who was determined to pull out her match in hopes of moving the Tartans to the semifinals for the first time in school history.
Women’s Tennis Racks Up ITA Regional Awards
May 15, 2012
The Carnegie Mellon University women’s tennis team is headed to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division III Championships next week and recently received word that five members, including both coaches, have been honored by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) with season-ending regional awards. Seniors Laura Chen (Port Washington, N.Y./Paul D. Schreiber) and Cze-Ja Tam (Palos Verdes, Calif./Palos Verdes Peninsula), along with sophomore Katie Cecil (Huntington Beach, Calif./Ocean View) join head coach Andrew Girard and assistant Coach Mike Belmonte as Atlantic South Region award recipients.
Tartans Move On; Win Regional Title for Third Time
May 12, 2012
Led by three seniors, the #6 Carnegie Mellon University women's tennis team won it's third regional title in the past four years, defeating host and #8 DePauw University 5-0 on Saturday, May 12 in Greencastle, Indiana. The Tartans swept through doubles play and received victories by their No. 2 and No. 3 singles players to finalize the win.
#6 Women's Tennis Advances to Fifth Straight NCAA Regional Final
May 11, 2012
The #6 Carnegie Mellon University women's tennis team advanced to the third round of the 2012 NCAA Women's Tennis Championship with a 5-0 win over Coe College on Friday, May 11 at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. The Tartans improve to 17-5 and will play for the regional championship for the seventh time in eight years including the last five.
Three Women’s Tennis Players Receive NCAA Individual Invite
May 09, 2012
When the NCAA Division III Women’s Tennis Committee selected individuals and doubles teams to compete in the 2012 NCAA Division III Women’s Tennis Championships, Carnegie Mellon University found three of its athletes on the list. Seniors Laura Chen (Port Washington, N.Y./Paul D. Schreiber) and Courtney Chin (Cupertino, Calif./Monta Vista) were selected to team up in doubles play while Chen along with sophomore Katie Cecil (Huntington Beach, Calif./Ocean View) will play in the singles competition.
#6 Tartans Invited to NCAA Division III Championships
May 08, 2012
The Carnegie Mellon University women's tennis team will play for the 2012 NCAA Championship as they travel to DePauw University for a regional event on May 10-12. The team earned the bid after finishing the regular season with a national ranking of six.
Cecil and Tam Lead Tartans on All-UAA Squad
May 04, 2012
Sophomore Katie Cecil (Huntington Beach, Calif./Ocean View) and senior Cze-Ja Tam (Palos Verdes, Calif./Palos Verdes Peninsula) of the Carnegie Mellon University women's tennis team were honored by the University Athletic Association's (UAA) coaches on the All-UAA team for the 2012 season. The pair earned a spot on the second team at third doubles.
#4 Tartans Place Fourth at UAA Championship
April 29, 2012
The Carnegie Mellon University women's tennis team lost to #11 Washington University Sunday, April 29 in the third-place match of the University Athletic Association Championship by the score of 5-4. The match was played at Sanlando Park in Altamonte Springs, Fla., as the Tartans move their record to 16-5 while the Bears are now 15-7.
Cecil Impressive in #4 Tartans' UAA Semifinal Loss
April 28, 2012
The 4th-ranked Carnegie Mellon University men’s tennis team fell to #6 University of Chicago 8-1 in the semifinals of the 2012 University Athletic Association Championships Saturday, April 28. The championships this season are being played at Sanlando Park in Altamonte Springs, Fla. The Tartans are now 16-4 while the Maroons improve to 18-4.
#4 Tartans Advance to Semifinals of UAA Championships
April 27, 2012
The 4th-ranked Carnegie Mellon University women’s tennis team advanced to the semifinals of the University Athletic Association Championships with a 7-2 victory over Case Western Reserve University Friday, April 27 at Sanlando Park in Altamonte Springs, Fla. The win moves the Tartans record to 16-3 while the Spartans are now 17-5.
Cecil Receives UAA Athlete of the Week Honors
April 17, 2012
Carnegie Mellon University sophomore Katie Cecil (Huntington Beach, Calif./Ocean View) was named University Athletic Association (UAA) Women’s Tennis Athlete of the Week for her performance in leading the fourth-ranked Tartans to a 2-0 week over regionally-ranked opponents with two wins at first singles.