2016-17 Women's Tennis News
Mary Washington's Brogan, Diffley Bow Out to No. 1 Seed in NCAA Doubles Tournament
May 25, 2017
The University of Mary Washington duo of junior Kait Brogan and senior Taylor Diffley fell to top seeded Victoria Yu and Eudice Chong of Wesleyan College by a score of 6-3, 6-0, in the first round of the NCAA Division III women's tennis championships on Thursday in Chattanooga, Tenn.
Christopher Newport's Johanna Ranta-aho Named ITA Atlantic-South Region Rookie of the Year
May 22, 2017
Christopher Newport University rookie Johanna Ranta-aho was named the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Atlantic-South Region Rookie of the Year on Thursday, becoming just the second player in program history to collect the honor. After a record-breaking freshman campaign, Ranta-aho adds to her mantel which also includes the Capital Athletic Conference Rookie of the Year designation announced after the conference championship.
Mary Washington Falls to Carnegie Mellon in NCAA Women's Tennis Second Round
May 13, 2017
The 15th-ranked Mary Washington women's tennis team fell to 10th-ranked Carnegie Mellon, 5-2, on Saturday in Williamstown, Mass. in the second round of the NCAA Division III Tournament. The Eagles close the season with a 20-6 record.
Mary Washington Women's Tennis Tops Westminster (Pa.) 5-0 in NCAA First Round
May 12, 2017
The 15th-ranked Mary Washington women's tennis team defeated Westminster (Pa.), 5-0, in the opening round of the NCAA Division III women's tennis championship on Friday in Williamstown, Mass. The Eagles improve to 20-5, and will advance to second round action on Saturday against 10th ranked Carnegie Mellon.
Four from CAC Named to CoSIDA Academic All-District At-Large Team
May 11, 2017
Four CAC student-athletes have been named to the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-District At-Large Teams - Salisbury men's lacrosse senior Adam Huber, Marymount women's lacrosse junior Kellen Cannon, Mary Washington women's lacrosse junior Kirsten Littlefield, and St. Mary's women's tennis junior Melissa Barall.
Mary Washington's Kait Brogan & Taylor Diffley Qualify for NCAA Women's Tennis Doubles Championship
May 11, 2017
Mary Washington junior Kait Brogan and senior Taylor Diffley have been invited to compete in the 2017 NCAA Division III Women's Tennis Doubles Championship, at the Champions Club in Chattanooga, Tenn.
Mary Washington Women's Tennis to Face Westminster (Pa.) at Williams in NCAA Tournament First Round
May 08, 2017
The Mary Washington women's tennis team will open the 2017 NCAA Division III Tournament on Friday in first round action in Williamstown, Mass., against Westminster (Pa.) College. Match time has yet to be announced.
Mary Washington Junior Kait Brogan Repeats as CAC Women's Tennis Player of the Year
May 04, 2017
Mary Washington junior Kait Brogan repeated as the CAC Player of the Year to headline the 2017 All-CAC Women's Tennis Team. UMW head coach Patrick Catullo and Christopher Newport freshman Johanna Ranta-aho picked up the other major awards on the all-star squad.
Mary Washington Tops Christopher Newport 5-1, Claims 14th Straight CAC Women's Tennis Crown
April 22, 2017
Top-seeded and 15th-ranked Mary Washington downed second-seeded and 23rd-ranked Christopher Newport 5-1 in the CAC women's tennis championship match on Saturday afternoon. The victory marks the 14th straight conference crown for the Eagles, who have defeated CNU in the title match each of the last three seasons.
Mary Washington and Christopher Newport Secure Shutout Wins in CAC Women's Tennis Semifinals
April 19, 2017
For the third straight year, Mary Washington and Christopher Newport will clash in the CAC women's tennis championship match after both posted shutout victories in Wednesday's semifinals.
Christopher Newport Freshman Johanna Ranta-aho Chosen as CAC Women's Tennis Player of the Week
April 18, 2017
Christopher Newport freshman Johanna Ranta-aho was chosen as the CAC Player of the Week for the second time this year after posting a 5-1 overall record including multiple wins against Division I opponents, helping the Captains secure their first win over a Division I team in 25 years.
York Women's Tennis Defeats St. Mary's 6-3 in CAC First Round
April 15, 2017
Fourth-seeded York posted a 6-3 win over St. Mary's in the opening round of the CAC Women's Tennis Tournament on Saturday in York. The Spartans advance to the semifinals where they will travel to top-seeded Mary Washington on Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 p.m.
CAC Women's Tennis Tournament Pairings Set
April 12, 2017
On the final day of the CAC regular season, York defeated Frostburg State 8-1 in the lone women's tennis matchup of the day. The Spartans posted wins over Penn State Harrisburg and Frostburg State on back-to-back days to lock up the No. 4 seed in the upcoming CAC Tournament.
Mary Washington Freshman Rachel Summers Picks Up Second Straight CAC Weekly Honor
April 11, 2017
Mary Washington freshman Rachel Summers was named the CAC Player of the Week for the second straight week after going undefeated in singles and doubles play last week for the 17th-ranked Eagles. Summers went 3-0 in singles play and 2-0 in doubles, including a pair of victories in a 5-4 loss to 12th-ranked Carnegie Mellon. The Eagles defeated York and Penn State Harrisburg, moving them to 6-0 in conference play and locking up the top seed in the CAC Tournament.
Mary Washington Freshman Rachel Summers Receives Women's Tennis Weekly Award
April 04, 2017
Mary Washington freshman Rachel Summers secured CAC Player of the Week honors after going 3-0 in both singles and doubles last weekend, including the match-clinching point in a 5-4 upset win over No. 11 Washington & Lee. Summers and the 17th-ranked Eagles topped Southern Virginia, No. 35 TCNJ, Frostburg State, and Washington & Lee. In singles, Summers won at No. 3 singles over Southern Virginia and No. 4 singles against TCNJ and Washington & Lee. She also teamed with Ashley Barrow to gain a win at No. 1 doubles against Southern Virginia and at No. 2 against TCNJ and Washington & Lee.
Salisbury Freshman Jordan Schaefer Collects CAC Women's Tennis Weekly Award
March 28, 2017
Salisbury freshman Jordan Schaefer was chosen as the CAC Player of the Week after going 6-0 last week in a 2-1 week for the Sea Gulls. Schaefer was a perfect 3-0 in singles matches at the No. 5 position, posting straight-set victories against Occidental and Whittier and a three-set triumph against 40th-ranked Oberlin. In doubles, she teamed with Claudia Lohn for a trio of victories at the No. 2 spot.