2017-18 Men's Tennis News
Mary Washington Doubles Duo of Hagino and Hughes Named ITA All-Americans
June 07, 2018
Mary Washington juniors Derek Hagino and Patrick Hughes were named as Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) doubles All-America selections. The duo were one of 17 doubles pairs to earn All-America awards throughout Division III.
Christopher Newport's Cerny & Reed Wrap Up Careers at NCAA Men's Tennis Doubles Championship
May 24, 2018
The Christopher Newport senior doubles duo of David Reed and Justin Cerny captured a hard-fought first set, but suffered a three-set loss in the opening round of the 2018 NCAA Men's Tennis Doubles Championship on Thursday evening, falling to Caltech's Varun Shankar and James Wei. With the loss, the careers close on the Captains' accomplished duo, after reaching their second straight national championship event.
Mary Washington Junior Matt Miles Repeats as CAC Men's Tennis Player of the Year
May 14, 2018
Mary Washington junior Matt Miles repeated as Player of the Year to headline the 2018 All-CAC Men's Tennis team. UMW head coach Todd Helbling was chosen as Coach of the Year for the 13th time, while Salisbury freshman Stefan Hein picked up the other major award as Rookie of the Year.
Mary Washington Men's Tennis Falls to Kenyon in NCAA Second Round
May 11, 2018
The 17th-ranked ranked Mary Washington men's tennis team dropped a 5-3 decision at 13th-ranked Kenyon on Friday afternoon in Gambier, Ohio. The Eagles' season comes to a close with a 20-6 record.
Christopher Newport's Cerny & Reed Selected to NCAA Men's Tennis Doubles Championship
May 09, 2018
For the second season in a row, the Captains top tandem of Justin Cerny and David Reed have been selected to participate in the NCAA Division III Men's Tennis Doubles Championship. The CNU seniors are one of 16 doubles teams to compete in the individual national championships, which will be held at Claremont-Mudd-Scripps in Southern California from May 24-26.
Mary Washington Men's Tennis Headed to Kenyon for NCAA Tournament
May 07, 2018
Mary Washington will visit Kenyon this weekend for an NCAA Division III Men's Tennis regional. The Eagles will gain a first round bye and face the hosts on Friday.
Mary Washington Men's Tennis Downs Christopher Newport 5-1, Claims 23rd CAC Title
May 05, 2018
Top-seeded and 17th-ranked Mary Washington men's tennis team defeated No. 34 Christopher Newport, 5-1, in the 2018 Capital Athletic Conference championship on Saturday at the Battleground. The Eagles improve to 20-5 on the season, and claim their 23rd conference crown.
Mary Washington and Christopher Newport Gain CAC Men's Tennis Semifinal Wins, Setting Up Championship Rematch
May 02, 2018
Top-seeded Mary Washington and second-seeded Christopher Newport each registered home victories in the CAC men's tennis semifinals on Wednesday, setting up a championship rematch between the two sides for the fourth straight season.
Christopher Newport Senior David Reed Collects CAC Men's Tennis Weekly Award
May 01, 2018
Christopher Newport senior David Reed collected CAC Player of the Week accolades after going 2-0 against regionally-ranked Washington & Lee in the Captains' 8-1 victory. At No. 1 singles, Reed defeated the No. 5 singles player in the Atlantic South in three sets, 7-5, 3-6, 6-2. In doubles, he teamed with Justin Cerny for an 8-4 triumph over the No. 8 doubles tandem in the region. Reed moved up to sixth all-time at CNU in doubles victories with his 57th win, and is also just shy of the top 10 all-time in career singles victories with 49.
Southern Virginia Blanks York 5-0 in CAC Men's Tennis First Round
April 29, 2018
Fourth-seeded Southern Virginia advanced to the Capital Athletic Conference men's tennis semifinals after sweeping fifth-seeded York 5-0 on Saturday in Buena Vista, Va.
Southern Virginia Freshman Paul Monson Named CAC Men's Tennis Player of the Week for Second Time
April 24, 2018
Southern Virginia freshman Paul Monson was named the CAC Player of the Week for the second time this year after going 3-0 in both singles and doubles in a 2-1 week for the Knights, who locked up the No. 4 seed in the CAC Tournament. In a 5-4 win over Hampden-Sydney, Monson recorded a 6-3, 6-0 victory at No. 3 singles and an 8-3 triumph at No. 2 doubles with Ben Spencer. In a 5-4 defeat to Salisbury, he moved up to the No. 1 singles position and earned a 6-2, 5-7, 6-1 win, while again teaming with Spencer for an 8-6 win at No. 2 doubles. Monson wrapped up the week with a 6-0, 6-0 win at No. 1 singles and an 8-1 No. 2 doubles victory vs. Penn State Harrisburg.
Mary Washington Men's Tennis Claims No. 1 Seed in CAC Tournament for 10th Straight Season; CAC Tournament Matchups Set
April 22, 2018
Mary Washington completed a perfect CAC men's tennis regular season for the 10th straight season, earning the No. 1 seed in the upcoming CAC Tournament. The five-team CAC Tournament field is now set following the final conference regular season matches on Saturday.
Christopher Newport Senior Justin Cerny Selected as CAC Men's Tennis Player of the Week for Second Time
April 17, 2018
Christopher Newport senior Justin Cerny was selected as the CAC Player of the Week for the second time this year after winning all four of his matches as the Captains went 2-0 and secured the No. 2 seed in this year's CAC Tournament. Against Salisbury, Cerny downed Ian Siew at No. 2 singles (6-1, 6-3) and paired with David Reed for an 8-6 win at No. 1 doubles against Siew and Colt Williamson. Against St. Mary's, Cerny played at No. 1 singles, beating Jon Gorel (6-0, 6-1) and also paired with James Baron for an 8-4 win at No. 1 doubles over Gorel and Ethan Garren. He moved up to second all-time in career doubles victories at CNU and is now tied for eighth in singles wins.
Mary Washington Junior Matt Miles Receives CAC Men's Tennis Weekly Award
April 10, 2018
Mary Washington junior Matt Miles was tabbed as the CAC Player of the Week for the second time this year after registering a 2-1 singles mark and 2-0 doubles mark last week for the Eagles, with his only loss coming to the second-ranked singles player in the nation. In a victory over Southern Virginia, Miles notched wins at No. 1 singles (6-0, 6-1) and No. 1 doubles (8-4). In a victory against Salisbury, Miles won 7-6(7-4), 6-3 at No. 1 singles. He then secured a No. 2 doubles win along with Moses Hutchison against ninth-ranked Carnegie Mellon, improving to 17-7 on the year in doubles, including six straight victories. His only loss of the week came against CMU at No. 1 singles, falling 7-6, 6-7, 6-3 to Daniel Levine, the second-ranked singles player in Division III.
Salisbury Sophomore Patrick MacLean Honored as CAC Men's Tennis Player of the Week
April 03, 2018
Salisbury sophomore Patrick MacLean was honored as the CAC Player of the Week after picking up two victories in the Sea Gulls' 9-0 win against St. Mary's. MacLean won 8-1 at No. 2 doubles, with playing partner Matthew Ryan, before winning 6-2, 6-3 at No. 2 singles.
Mary Washington Sophomore Joseph Brown Selected as CAC Men's Tennis Player of the Week
March 27, 2018
Mary Washington sophomore Joseph Brown was selected as the CAC Player of the Week after helping the 16th-ranked Eagles to a perfect 4-0 week, including a 3-0 mark against CAC opponents, as he went 4-0 in singles play. Brown defeated Josh Leiner of 20th-ranked Bates at the No. 3 singles spot, 6-4, 6-3, and then topped Sam Innerst of York at No. 2, 6-3, 6-0, on Saturday. On Sunday, Brown defeated Pranoy Banka of Penn State Harrisburg, 6-1, 6-0, at No. 2, and then beat Andy Mason of 36th-ranked CNU, 6-3, 6-3, to cap an undefeated weekend.