2018-19 Tartan Women's Tennis News
ITA Honors Women’s Tennis as All-Academic Team; Four Named Scholar Athletes
July 25, 2019
The Carnegie Mellon University women's tennis team was honored for the 10th straight season and 17th time in the last 18 years by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) as an ITA All-Academic Team. In addition, four players were named ITA Scholar Athletes.
Taylor Honored as ITA Rookie of the Year
May 28, 2019
Prior to the 2019 NCAA Singles and Doubles Championships beginning on Friday, May 24, the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) announced that Carnegie Mellon University women’s tennis freshman Danna Taylor (Orlando, Fla. / Circle Christian School) was the ITA Women’s Rookie of the Year. Taylor was chosen as the top freshman in the Atlantic-South and stood out among the three other regional honorees to become the second Tartan to earn the national award.
Taylor Earns Round of 32 Victory at NCAAs to Lead Tartan Women
May 24, 2019
Carnegie Mellon University freshman Danna Taylor (Orlando, Fla. / Circle Christian School) won her first singles match at the NCAA Division III Women's Tennis Singles and Doubles Championships before completing play in the tournament later on Friday afternoon. The tournament was held at Kalamazoo College and was moved indoors due to rain.
Tartans End Season at Quarterfinals of the NCAA Championship
May 20, 2019
The 11th-ranked Carnegie Mellon University women's tennis team played second-ranked Claremont-Mudd-Scripps on Monday in the quarterfinals of the 2019 NCAA Division III Women's Tennis Championship with play moved indoors at the Markin Center in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The Tartans run at the championships came to a close, as the Athenas defeated the Tartans, 5-1.
Taylor and Vizelman Receive ITA Regional Honors
May 15, 2019
Carnegie Mellon University women’s tennis freshman Danna Taylor (Orlando, Fla. / Circle Christian School) and senior Jamie Vizelman (Highland Heights, Ohio / Mayfield) received regional honors from the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA). Taylor was named the ITA Atlantic-South Rookie of the Year while Vizelman received ITA Most Improved Senior for the Atlantic-South region.
Taylor Honored as UAA Rookie of the Year; Five Others Recognized on All-UAA Women’s Tennis Team
May 13, 2019
Freshman Danna Taylor (Orlando, Fla. / Circle Christian School) headlines six Carnegie Mellon University women’s tennis players honored by the University Athletic Association (UAA). Taylor was named the UAA Women’s Tennis Rookie of the Year as part of the 2019 All-UAA Women’s Tennis Team. The freshman is joined by sophomore Melissa Strome (West Bloomfield, Mich. / West Bloomfield) and senior Jamie Vizelman (Highland Heights, Ohio / Mayfield) on the first team.
#11 Tartans Advance to NCAA Quarterfinals with 5-0 Win at #13 Kenyon
May 11, 2019
The 11th-ranked Carnegie Mellon University women's tennis team advanced to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division III Women's Tennis Championship for the sixth time in program history after a 5-0 win at 13th-ranked Kenyon College on Saturday, May 11.
#11 Tartans Advance to Regional Final of the NCAA Championships
May 10, 2019
The 11th-ranked Carnegie Mellon University women's tennis team advanced to the regional final of the 2019 NCAA Division III Women's Tennis Championship on Friday with a 5-0 win over Wheaton College (Ill.). The match was played on the campus of Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio. The Tartans improve to 18-7 while the Thunder conclude the season with a mark of 17-6.
Four Tartans Selected to NCAA Singles and Doubles Championships
May 09, 2019
Carnegie Mellon University will have four tennis players continue their season after being selected to compete in the 2019 NCAA Division III Singles and Doubles Tennis Championships at Stowe Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan, from May 24-26. Representing the women’s program will be sophomore Melissa Strome (West Bloomfield, Mich. / West Bloomfield) and freshman Danna Taylor (Orlando, Fla. / Circle Christian School), while seniors Chaz Downing (Newport Beach, Calif. / Corona Del Mar) and Daniel Levine (Highland Park, Ill. / Boca Prep International School) will represent the men’s program.
Tartan Women’s Tennis Selected to NCAA Championships
May 06, 2019
The Carnegie Mellon University women's tennis team has been selected to compete for the 2019 NCAA Division III Women's Tennis Championship and will travel to Kenyon College for the first, second, and third rounds of competition. The appearance in the postseason event will be the 14th in 15 years for the Tartans, all coming under 16-year head coach Andrew Girard. Play is set to begin on Thursday, May 9 and run through Saturday, May 11.
#11 Tartans Down #8 Brandeis In Third-Place Match at UAA Championship
April 27, 2019
The 11th-ranked Carnegie Mellon University women's tennis team finished third at the University Athletic Association (UAA) Women's Tennis Championship on Saturday with a 5-0 win over eighth-ranked Brandeis University. The Tartans end their regular season with an overall mark of 17-7.
#11 Tartans Outlasted by #1 Emory in UAA Semifinals
April 26, 2019
The 11th-ranked Carnegie Mellon University women's tennis team ran into topped ranked Emory University in the semifinals of the University Athletic Association (UAA) Championship on Friday at Sanlando Park in Altamonte Springs, Florida. The Eagles won 5-1 over the Tartans, as the Cardinal and Gray move to 16-7 overall. The Tartans will face eighth-ranked Brandeis University on Saturday in the third-place match.
#10 Tartans Open UAA Play With a 5-0 Win Over #20 NYU
April 25, 2019
The 10th-ranked Carnegie Mellon University women's tennis team opened University Athletic Association (UAA) play on Thursday at Sanlando Park in Altamonte Springs, Florida, with a 5-0 win over 20th-ranked NYU. The Tartans are now 16-6 overall and advance to the semifinals of the UAA Championships for the 16th consecutive year.
#10 Tartans Top #22 Washington and Lee, 5-4
April 20, 2019
The 10th-ranked Carnegie Mellon University women's tennis team defeated 22nd-ranked Washington and Lee University in a regional match on Saturday, April 20 by a 5-4 score. The Tartans are now 15-6 for the season while the Generals are 13-6.
#10 Tartans Blank Blue Streaks
April 14, 2019
The 10th-ranked Carnegie Mellon University women's tennis team hosted the Blue Streak of John Carroll University on Sunday and won 9-0 to move to 14-6 on the season. John Carroll is now 11-5.
#10 Tartans Defeat #24 Christopher Newport, 8-1, at Home
April 07, 2019
The 10th-ranked Carnegie Mellon University women's tennis team hosted 24th-ranked Christopher Newport University on Sunday, April 7, defeating the Captains 9-1. The Tartans improved to 13-6 for the season while Christopher Newport dropped to 9-6.