2014-15 Tartan Women's Tennis News
Women’s Tennis Named ITA All-Academic Team; Eight Named Scholar Athletes
July 17, 2015
The Carnegie Mellon University women's tennis team was honored for the sixth straight season and 13th time in the last 14 years by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) as an ITA All-Academic Team. In addition, eight players were named ITA Scholar Athletes.
Belmonte Promoted to Associate Head Coach of Men's and Women's Tennis
July 16, 2015
Mike Belmonte, who has helped the Carnegie Mellon University men’s and women’s tennis programs become two of the nation’s best, has been promoted to Associate Head Coach.
Five Tartans Close 2015 as ITA All-Americans
June 22, 2015
Five Carnegie Mellon University tennis players closed the 2014-2015 season as Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) All-Americans.
Pavia Earns All-America Honors at NCAA Singles Championship
May 21, 2015
Sophomore Vanessa Pavia (Thornwood, N.Y./Academy of our Lady of Good Counsel) of the Carnegie Mellon University women's tennis team earned All-America honors at the 2015 NCAA Division III Women's Tennis Singles and Doubles Championships on Thursday, May 21. The sophomore won her first round match before falling in three sets in the round of 16.
Tartans End Season at Quarterfinals of the NCAA Championship
May 18, 2015
The fifth-ranked Carnegie Mellon University women's tennis team played third-ranked Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (CMS) on Monday, May 18 in the quarterfinals of the 2015 NCAA Division III Women's Tennis Championship held at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio, and eventually finished indoors at the Camargo Raquet Club. The teams battled through a pair of rain delays before the Athenas defeated the Tartans, 5-1.
No. 5 Tartans Defeat No. 15 Chicago to Return to NCAA Quarterfinals
May 10, 2015
The fifth-ranked Carnegie Mellon University women's tennis team defeated 15th-ranked University of Chicago on Sunday, May 10 by a 5-1 score to advance to the national quarterfinals of the 2015 NCAA Division III Women's Tennis Championship for the second consecutive year. The win improves the Tartans' record to 17-6 on the season.
No. 5 Tartans Move on in NCAA Championship
May 09, 2015
The Carnegie Mellon University women's tennis team, ranked fifth in the nation, moved on in the NCAA Division III Women's Tennis Championship tournament with a 5-0 victory against the University of St. Thomas (Minnesota) on Saturday, May 9 in Chicago, Illinois. The Tartans are now 16-6 on the year.
Three Women’s Tennis Players Receive NCAA Individual Invite
May 07, 2015
When the NCAA Division III Women’s Tennis Committee selected individuals and doubles teams to compete in the 2015 NCAA Division III Women’s Tennis Championships, Carnegie Mellon University, ranked fifth nationally, found three of its athletes on the list. Sophomore Vanessa Pavia (Thornwood, N.Y./Academy of our Lady of Good Counsel), ranked tops in the Atlantic South, was selected to play in singles competition while the Tartans No. 1 doubles duo of senior Bryn Raschke (Del Mar, Calif./Torrey Pines) and freshman Cori Sidell (Redwood Shores, Calif./Carlmont) will compete in doubles play.
No. 5 Tartans Selected to 11th Straight NCAA Tournament
May 04, 2015
The Carnegie Mellon University women's tennis team, ranked fifth in the nation, has been selected to compete for the 2015 NCAA Division III Women's Tennis Championship. The Tartans will open the tournament at the University of Chicago on Saturday, May 9 after receiving a first-round bye. The selection marks the program's 11th consecutive appearance.
Pavia Named Most Valuable Player of UAA; Five Others Named All-UAA and Coaching Staff Honored
April 30, 2015
Carnegie Mellon University sophomore Vanessa Pavia (Thornwood, N.Y./Academy of our Lady of Good Counsel) was named Women’s Tennis’ Most Valuable Player of the University Athletic Association (UAA) by the tennis coaches of the Association, as announced Thursday, April 30. Pavia was joined by five other teammates on the All-UAA teams. Head Coach Andrew Girard and his staff of assistant coaches, Mike Belmonte and Sarah Short, were honored as Women’s Coaching Staff of the Year.
No. 7 Tartans Place Second for Third Straight Year at UAA Championship
April 25, 2015
The seventh-ranked Carnegie Mellon University women's tennis team placed second at the University Athletic Association (UAA) Championship for the third straight year on Saturday, April 25, falling 7-2 to second-ranked Emory University.
No. 7 Tartans to Face No. 2 Emory for UAA Championship
April 24, 2015
Strong singles play sent the Carnegie Mellon University women's tennis team past Washington University in St. Louis, 5-4, in the semifinals of the University Athletic Association (UAA) Championship tournament. The Tartans, ranked seventh in the nation, are now 15-5 on the season, while the Bears, ranked 11th nationally, are 17-5.
Tartans Open UAA Championship with 8-1 Victory
April 23, 2015
The Carnegie Mellon University women's tennis team opened the University Athletic Association Women's Tennis Championship with a first round victory against the University of Rochester, 8-1. The Tartans, ranked seventh in the nation, are now 14-5 overall and move on to the semifinals.
No. 7 Tartans Close Regular Season with 7-2 Win
April 12, 2015
The Carnegie Mellon University women's tennis team closed the regular season with a 7-2 win against Division II California University of Pennsylvania on Sunday, April 12 on its home court. The Tartans are now 13-5 while the Vulcans drop just their third match of the year and are 9-3.
No. 6 Tartans Win 8-1 Against No. 20 Mary Washington
April 04, 2015
The Carnegie Mellon University women's tennis team, ranked sixth in the nation, defeated the 20th-ranked University of Mary Washington Eagles 8-1 on Saturday, April 4 on the indoor courts at The Club Life in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. The Tartans improve to 12-5 on the season.
Tsu and Torres Win at Third Doubles as No. 6 Tartans Fall to No. 3 Williams
March 29, 2015
The sixth-ranked Carnegie Mellon University women's tennis team played No.3 Williams College on Sunday afternoon on the campus of Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia. The Ephs defeated the Tartans 8-1, as Carnegie Mellon moves to 11-5 overall while Williams remains perfect at 8-0.