2012-13 Tartan Women's Tennis News
Two Earn ITA All-American Recognition
August 09, 2013
Two Carnegie Mellon University women's tennis players finished the year with All-America recognition from the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA). The individuals were announced Wednesday when the organization released the 2013 teams. Junior Katie Cecil (Huntington Beach, Calif./Ocean View) earned the honor for the second time for her play in singles competition and paired with Angela Pratt (Saratoga, Calif./St. Francis) to earn the honor in doubles competition.
Three Honored on CoSIDA Capital One Academic All-America At-Large Team
June 04, 2013
Three Carnegie Mellon University athletes have been honored by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) on the Capital One Academic All-America At-Large Team for both the men and the women.
Cecil Ends Season In National Quarterfinals
May 24, 2013
Junior Katie Cecil (Huntington Beach, Calif./Ocean View) of the Carnegie Mellon University women’s tennis team saw her season come to an end Friday, May 24, as the junior fell in the quarterfinals of singles play at the 2013 NCAA Division III Women's Tennis Championships. This year's championships are being held at Stowe Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Cecil Earns NCAA Elite 89 Award and ITA National Arthur Ashe Jr. Award for Leadership and Sportsmanship
May 23, 2013
A week after being named the Atlantic South Region Arthur Ashe Jr. for Leadership and Sportsmanship Honoree by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA), Carnegie Mellon University women’s tennis junior Katie Cecil (Huntington Beach, Calif./Ocean View) received national recognition late Wednesday night. Cecil was awarded the NCAA Division III national ITA Arthur Ashe Jr. Award for Leadership and Sportsmanship. The junior also was the recipient of the Elite 89 Award for the 2013 NCAA Division III Women’s Tennis Championship.
Cecil Earns All-America Honor; Advances to Quarterfinals at NCAA Championships
May 23, 2013
Carnegie Mellon University junior Katie Cecil (Huntington Beach, Calif./Ocean View) and sophomore Angela Pratt (Saratoga, Calif./St. Francis) competed at the 2013 NCAA Division III Women's Tennis Championships Thursday, May 23. Cecil competed in singles play and teamed with Pratt in doubles. It was the first trip to the NCAA Championships for both women's tennis players, as this year's championships are being held at Stowe Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Cecil Named Academic All-District
May 17, 2013
Carnegie Mellon University junior Katie Cecil (Huntington Beach, Calif./Ocean View) , a member of the women’s tennis team, was named to the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-District Women's At-Large Team. CoSIDA recognizes outstanding academic and athletic accomplishments by honoring deserving athletes with All-Academic recognition with the official sponsor of Capital One.
Cecil Named Regional Arthur Ashe Jr. for Leadership and Sportsmanship Honoree
May 14, 2013
Carnegie Mellon University women’s tennis junior Katie Cecil (Huntington Beach, Calif./Ocean View) has been honored by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA). The junior was awarded the Atlantic South Region Arthur Ashe Jr. for Leadership and Sportsmanship Award.
#8 Tartans Fall Short in NCAA Third Round to #7 Johns Hopkins
May 12, 2013
The Carnegie Mellon University women's tennis team battled to a 5-0 defeat in the third round of the 2013 NCAA Division III Women's Tennis Championship on Sunday against Johns Hopkins University on its home court. The No. 7 Blue Jays move on with a 20-2 record as the No. 8 Tartans finish the year with a 14-8 record.
Tartans Win Thriller, Advances to NCAA Sweet 16
May 11, 2013
Freshman Abbey Hamstra (Wheatfield, Ind./Kankakee Valley) won 6-4, 6-4 to lead the eighth-ranked Carnegie Mellon University women’s tennis team to a thrilling 5-4 victory over the University of Mary Washington on Saturday, May 11. With the team score tied 4-4, Hamstra pulled out the straight-set victory to propel the Tartans to the third round of the 2013 NCAA Division III Championships.
Tartans Start NCAA Championship Run With a 5-0 Victory
May 10, 2013
The eighth-ranked Carnegie Mellon University women’s tennis team competed in the first round of the 2013 NCAA Division III Championships Friday, May 10, and advanced with a 5-0 victory over Marywood University. The win moves the Tartans’ dual-match record to 13-7, as the Pacers end their season at 12-6. Carnegie Mellon is hosting the three-day NCAA Regional.
Cecil and Pratt Selected to NCAA Singles and Doubles Championships
May 08, 2013
Carnegie Mellon University junior Katie Cecil (Huntington Beach, Calif./Ocean View) and sophomore Angela Pratt (Saratoga, Calif./St. Francis) have been selected to compete at the 2013 NCAA Division III Women's Tennis Singles and Doubles Championships when the respective fields were announced today by the NCAA Division III Women's Tennis Committee.
#8 Tartans Earn NCAA Championship Bid; Set to Host Regional
May 06, 2013
The Carnegie Mellon University women's tennis team will play for the 2013 NCAA Championship as they host a seven-team regional event from May 10-12. The Tartans finished the regular season ranked eighth in the national poll after placing second at the University Athletic Association Championship among six nationally ranked teams.
Four Women’s Tennis Players Named All-UAA
May 02, 2013
Four Carnegie Mellon University women’s tennis players found a spot on the University Athletic Association (UAA) team following their performances at the Association Championship this past weekend. The Tartans placed two singles players and a doubles tandem on the second team following their second-place finish at the championships.
Katie Cecil Featured in NCAA Champion Magazine
May 01, 2013
Junior Katie Cecil of women's tennis was featured in the spring addition of NCAA Champion Magazine.
#13 Tartans Take Second Place at UAA Championship
April 27, 2013
The Carnegie Mellon University women's tennis team took second place after battling Emory University for the University Athletic Association Championship on Saturday in Altamonte Springs, Fla. The #3 Eagles won the match 9-0 over the #13 Tartans who are now 12-7 on the year.
#13 Tartans Move on to UAA Final with 6-3 Win over #10 Washington
April 26, 2013
The #13 Carnegie Mellon University women's tennis team will be playing for the University Athletic Association (UAA) Championship after defeating #10 Washington University 6-3 on Friday afternoon in the semifinal round of the UAA Championship Tournament. The Tartans improve to 12-6 on the year while the Bears fall to 14-6.