2017-18 Tartan Women's Tennis News
ITA Honors Women’s Tennis as All-Academic Team; Five Named Scholar Athletes
July 24, 2018
The Carnegie Mellon University women's tennis team was honored for the ninth straight season and 16th time in the last 17 years by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) as an ITA All-Academic Team. In addition, five players were named ITA Scholar Athletes.
Sidell, Ollis Add All-America Honor to Resume
June 08, 2018
Carnegie Mellon University senior Cori Sidell (Redwood Shores, Calif. / Carlmont) and sophomore Courtney Ollis (Suffern, N.Y. / Suffern) were recently named All-America by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA), joining teammates Vinaya Rao (Vernon Hills, Ill. / Adlai E. Stevenson) and Melissa Strome (West Bloomfield, Mich. / West Bloomfield) who earned the honor in the fall.
Sidell and Ollis Conclude Season at NCAA Individual Championships
May 24, 2018
Carnegie Mellon University women's tennis senior Cori Sidell (Redwood Shores, Calif. / Carlmont) and sophomore Courtney Ollis (Suffern, N.Y. / Suffern) concluded their seasons Thursday at the 2018 NCAA Division III Women's Tennis Championships after first round defeats on the courts at Biszantz Family Tennis Center in Claremont, California.
Six Players Named to All-UAA Women’s Tennis Team
May 14, 2018
Six Carnegie Mellon University women’s tennis players were honored by the University Athletic Association (UAA) coaches on Monday with recognition on the 2018 UAA Women’s Tennis All-Association Team. Senior Cori Sidell (Redwood Shores, Calif. / Carlmont) and sophomore Courtney Ollis (Suffern, N.Y. / Suffern) headline the list as first-team honorees.
#9 Tartans End NCAA Run in Third Round
May 12, 2018
The Carnegie Mellon University women's tennis team, ranked ninth nationally, hosted fifth-ranked Wesleyan University in the third round of the 2018 NCAA Division III Women's Tennis Championship and dropped a 5-1 decision.
#9 Tartans Excell in NCAA Match Against #22 Kenyon
May 11, 2018
The Carnegie Mellon University women's tennis team, ranked ninth in the nation, defeated 22nd-ranked Kenyon College on Friday afternoon in the second round of the 2018 NCAA Division III Women's Tennis Championship by a 5-1 score. The match was played on the Tartans' home court.
Four Tartans Selected to NCAA Singles and Doubles Championships
May 09, 2018
Carnegie Mellon University will have four tennis players at the 2018 NCAA Division III Singles and Doubles Tennis Championships after senior Cori Sidell (Redwood Shores, Calif./Carlmont) and sophomore Courtney Ollis (Suffern, N.Y. / Suffern) have been selected from the women's team and juniors Daniel Levine (Highland Park, Ill./Boca Prep International School) and Chaz Downing (Newport Beach, Calif. / Corona Del Mar) were selected on the men's side. The NCAA Singles and Doubles Championship will begin on May 24 at Claremont Mudd Scripps in Claremont, California.
No. 9 Women’s Tennis Selected to Host NCAA Opening Rounds
May 07, 2018
The Carnegie Mellon University women's tennis team has been selected to compete for the 2018 NCAA Division III Women's Tennis Championship and will have the honor of hosting the first, second, and third rounds of competition. The appearance in the postseason event will be the 13th in 14 years. The Tartans will host action on Thursday, May 10 through Saturday, May 12 with five teams traveling to Pittsburgh.
#9 Tartans Top #13 WashU for Third Place at UAA Championship
April 29, 2018
The ninth-ranked Carnegie Mellon University women's tennis team finished third at the University Athletic Association (UAA) Women's Tennis Championship after topping 13th-ranked Washington University in St. Louis, 5-4, on Sunday, April 29. The Tartans advance to 19-4 for the year with the win.
#9 Tartans Fall in UAA Semifinal Match to #10 Chicago
April 28, 2018
The ninth-ranked Carnegie Mellon University women's tennis team ran into 10th-ranked University of Chicago in the semifinals of the University Athletic Association (UAA) Championship on Saturday, April 28 and fell 6-3 to the Maroons. The Tartans are now 18-4 for the season and will face 13th-ranked Washington University in St. Louis on Sunday in the third-place match.
#9 Tartans Advance to UAA Semifinals Past #22 Brandeis
April 27, 2018
The ninth-ranked Carnegie Mellon University women's tennis team opened the University Athletic Association (UAA) Championships with a 5-4 win against 22nd-ranked Brandeis University on Friday, April 27. The match was played at the Sanlando Park in Altamonte Springs, Florida.
Vizelman Records 100th Win in #9 Tartans 8-1 Win
April 22, 2018
The ninth-ranked Carnegie Mellon University women's tennis team closed the regular season with an 8-1 win against John Carroll University on Sunday, April 22 at home. The Tartans are now 17-3 for the year while the Blue Streaks dropped to 12-6.
#9 Tartans Defeat #23 Kenyon, 7-2
April 15, 2018
The ninth-ranked Carnegie Mellon University women's tennis team defeated the 23rd ranked Kenyon College Ladies on Sunday, April 15 at The Club Sport and Life in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, after rain forced the match inside. The Tartans finished the match with a 7-2 victory and are now 16-3 for the year.
#9 Tartans Shut Out Titans, 9-0
April 12, 2018
The ninth-ranked Carnegie Mellon University women’s tennis team traveled to Westminster College on Thursday, April 12 for a mid-week match against the Titans. The Tartans defeated the host team, 9-0, for their third straight win and 15th of the season.
#9 Tartans Top #19 Mary Washington in Road Contest
April 07, 2018
The ninth-ranked Carnegie Mellon University women's tennis team won a battle on the road at 19th-ranked University of Mary Washington on Saturday, April 7 when the Tartans pulled out a 5-4 win. The victory puts the Tartans at 14-3 for the season.
#9 Tartans Defeat #15 Washington and Lee at Home, 6-3
March 31, 2018
The ninth-ranked Carnegie Mellon University women's tennis team hosted 15th-ranked Washington and Lee University on Saturday, March 31, defeating the Generals, 6-3. The Tartans move to 13-3 for the year while the Generals drop to 10-4.