2016-17 Tartan Women's Tennis News
Women’s Tennis Named ITA All-Academic Team; Five Named Scholar Athletes
July 26, 2017
The Carnegie Mellon University women's tennis team was honored for the eighth straight season and 15th time in the last 16 years by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) as an ITA All-Academic Team. In addition, five players were named ITA Scholar Athletes.
Torres and Sidell Compete at NCAA Women’s Tennis Championships; Torres Honored as All-American
May 25, 2017
Carnegie Mellon University senior Nicholle Torres (Weston, Fla./Great Neck South) and junior Cori Sidell (Redwood Shores, Calif./Carlmont) both competed at the 2017 NCAA Women's Tennis Singles Championship at Champions Tennis Club in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Thursday, May 25.
Girard, Rozenvasser Honored with ITA Atlantic South Awards
May 23, 2017
Carnegie Mellon University head tennis coach Andrew Girard and freshman Michael Rozenvasser (Haworth, N.J./Northern Valley Regional) were recognized by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) when the 2017 Division III regional awards were announced last week. Girard was named the Wilson/ITA Atlantic South Coach of the Year for the women while Rozenvasser earned ITA Rookie of the Year for the men.
Five Named to Women’s Tennis All-UAA Team
May 16, 2017
Five Carnegie Mellon University women’s tennis players were named to the All-University Athletic Association (UAA) Women’s Tennis Team on Tuesday, May 16 following the 2016-17 season. This marks the first year the Association named an All-Tournament team and an All-UAA team.
No. 10 Tartans Fall in NCAA Regional Championship to No. 4 Williams
May 14, 2017
The Carnegie Mellon University women's tennis team finished the season in the regional championship of the 2017 NCAA Division III Women's Tennis Championship on Sunday, May 14 with a 5-0 loss to host Williams College. The Tartans, ranked 10th in the nation, close the year with a 19-8 record, while the Ephs advance to the quarterfinals and have a 17-4 record.
No. 10 Tartans Advance to Third Round of NCAA Tournament
May 13, 2017
The 10th-ranked Carnegie Mellon University women's tennis team defeated 15th-ranked University of Mary Washington on Saturday, May 13 in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Women's Tennis Championship. The match was played inside at the Lansing Chapman Rink in Williamstown, Massachusetts.
Torres One of Four to Earn CoSIDA Academic All-District At-Large Honors
May 12, 2017
Four Carnegie Mellon University athletes were recognized by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) on the 2017 CoSIDA Academic All-District Men's and Women's At-Large Teams. Senior men's golfer George Qian (Bettendorf, Iowa/Montverde Academy) earns the award for the third time while senior men's tennis player Kenny Zheng (Pennington, N.J./Hopewell Valley Central), senior women's tennis player Nicholle Torres (Weston, Fla./Great Neck South) and junior women's swimmer Kim Hochstedler (Mishawaka, Ind./Penn) receive the honor for the first time.
Tartan Women Open 2017 NCAA Championship with 5-0 Win Against Messiah
May 12, 2017
The Carnegie Mellon University women's tennis team, ranked 10th in the nation, opened the 2017 NCAA Women's Tennis Championship with a 5-0 win against Messiah College in the first round Friday, May 12. Williams College is hosting the first, second and third rounds on the Torrance M. Hunt Courts in Williamstown, Massachusetts.
Three Individuals to Compete for NCAA Tennis Singles Championship
May 11, 2017
Carnegie Mellon University will have three tennis players in the singles field at the 2017 NCAA Division III Singles and Doubles Tennis Championships after senior Nicholle Torres (Weston, Fla./Great Neck South) and junior Cori Sidell (Redwood Shores, Calif./Carlmont) were selected on the women’s side and sophomore Daniel Levine (Highland Park, Ill./Boca Prep International School) was selected on the men’s side. The NCAA Singles Championship will begin on May 25 at The Champions Tennis Club in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
No. 10 Women’s Tennis Returns to NCAA Tournament
May 08, 2017
The Carnegie Mellon University women's tennis team has been selected to compete for the 2017 NCAA Division III Women's Tennis Championship, making their 12th appearance in 13 years. The Tartans will travel to Williams College for the regional event on May 12-14. The team enters the championship ranked 10th in the nation.
#11 Tartans Finish Third at UAA Championship Defeating #10 Washington U., 6-3
April 22, 2017
The Carnegie Mellon University women's tennis team, ranked 11th nationally, finished third at the University Athletic Association (UAA) Championship after defeating the Bears of Washington University in St. Louis, 6-3, in the third-place match on Saturday, April 22. The Tartans move to 17-7 for the season, while the Bears, ranked 10th in the nation, are 12-10.
#11 Tartans Fall in UAA Semifinal to Top Ranked Emory
April 21, 2017
The 11th-ranked Carnegie Mellon University women's tennis team fell to top ranked Emory University, 7-2, in the semifinals of the University Athletic Association Championships Friday, April 21. The championships this season are being played at Sanlando Park in Altamonte Springs, Fla. The Tartans are now 16-7 while the Eagles improve to 12-5.
#11 Tartans Advance to UAA Semifinal with 7-2 Win Over #18 Case Western Reserve
April 20, 2017
The Carnegie Mellon University women's tennis team began the University Athletic Association (UAA) Championship with a 7-2 win against No. 18 Case Western Reserve University on Thursday, April 20. The three-day event is being held at the Sanlando Park Tennis Complex in Altamonte Springs, Florida. The Tartans, ranked 11th nationally and the fourth seed for the tournament, are now 16-6 for the season.
#12 Tartans Close Regular Season with 8-1 Win Against #19 Case Western Reserve
April 15, 2017
The 12th-ranked Carnegie Mellon University women's tennis team hosted 19th-ranked Case Western Reserve University on Saturday, April 15 in its last regular season contest of the season. The Tartans prevailed by an 8-1 score to advance to 15-6 on the season while the Spartans fell to 15-4.
#12 Tartans Topple #15 Johns Hopkins, 7-2
April 09, 2017
The 12th-ranked Carnegie Mellon University women's tennis team won its third straight match when it topped 15th-ranked Johns Hopkins University, 7-2, on Sunday, April 9 at home. The Tartans improved to 14-6 for the season while the Blue Jays fell to 9-4.
#12 Tartans Rally to Top #17 Mary Washington, 5-4
April 08, 2017
The 12th-ranked Carnegie Mellon University women's tennis team rallied against 17th-ranked University of Mary Washington on Saturday, April 8 at home to win 5-4 and move to 13-6 for the season. The Eagles dropped to 16-4 for the year.