2012-13 Men's Tennis News

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Wong Falls in the Round of 16 at Ojai Tournament
Wong Falls in the Round of 16 at Ojai Tournament

OJAI, CALIF. -- Joshua Wong (Sr., Hilo, HI/Hilo HS) of Willamette University lost to Alex Lane of Claremont-Mudd-Scripps in the Round of 16 in the Men's Division III West Singles bracket at the 113th Annual Ojai Valley Tournament on Saturday, April 17.

Joshua Wong Selected First Team All-NWC for Fourth Consecutive Year
Joshua Wong Selected First Team All-NWC for Fourth Consecutive Year

SALEM, ORE. -- Joshua Wong (Sr., Hilo, HI/Hilo HS), a senior on the Willamette University men's tennis team, has been named First Team All-Northwest Conference for the 2011-12 season in voting by the NWC head coaches.

Wong Wins First Match at Ojai Tournament over Hudson of Pomona-Pitzer
Wong Wins First Match at Ojai Tournament over Hudson of Pomona-Pitzer

OJAI, CALIF. -- Willamette University senior tennis player Joshua Wong (Hilo, HI/Hilo HS) opened the 113th Annual Ojai Valley Tournament with a victory in the Men's Division III West Singles bracket over Connor Hudson of Pomona-Pitzer.

Abney, Schreiber Notch Wins, but Bearcats Fall to George Fox, 7-2
Abney, Schreiber Notch Wins, but Bearcats Fall to George Fox, 7-2

BEAVERTON, ORE. -- Devin Abney (So., Shoreline, WA/Shorecrest HS/Univ. of Redlands) and Jack Schreiber (So., Solana Beach, CA/The Grauer School) of Willamette University earned victories at #4 and #5 singles, but George Fox University swept the remaining singles matches and all three doubles contests to claim a 7-2 team victory in a Northwest Conference men's tennis match on Sunday, April 14 at the Tualatin Hills Tennis Center.

Bearcats Down Wildcats in Men's Tennis, 7-2
Bearcats Down Wildcats in Men's Tennis, 7-2

SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University gathered victories in the top five singles positions and earned two wins in doubles, as the Bearcats defeated nearby rival Linfield College, 7-2, in a Northwest Conference men's tennis match on Friday, April 12 at the WU Tennis Courts.

Willamette Men's Tennis match at George Fox is Moved to Sunday, April 14
Willamette Men's Tennis match at George Fox is Moved to Sunday, April 14

SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette men's tennis match at George Fox University has been moved to Sunday, April 14, in Newberg, Ore., in hopes of being able to play the match outdoors. The match was originally scheduled for Saturday, April 13, but the weather forecast looks better for Sunday.

Willamette Men's Tennis is Ranked #19 in West Region
Willamette Men's Tennis is Ranked #19 in West Region

SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University men's tennis team is ranked #19 in the West Region of NCAA Division III, according to the most recent poll unveiled by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA). Senior Joshua Wong (Hilo, HI/Hilo HS) earned individual recognition with a #12 ranking in singles. Wong and Samuel Wexman (Fr., Tiburon, CA/Tamiscal HS), were ranked 11th among doubles pairings.

Willamette Wins Five Singles matches to Defeat Puget Sound, 6-3
Willamette Wins Five Singles matches to Defeat Puget Sound, 6-3

TACOMA, WASH. -- The University of Puget Sound won two of the three doubles matches, but Willamette University gained victories in five of six singles matches, as the Bearcats rallied past the Loggers for a 6-3 win in Northwest Conference men's tennis action on Saturday, April 6.

American River Defeats Willamette, 7-2, in Exhibition Match
American River Defeats Willamette, 7-2, in Exhibition Match

SACRAMENTO, CALIF. -- The Willamette University men's tennis team lost an exhibition match against American River College, 7-2, on Friday, March 29. American River is a community college, and the NCAA does not count results against two-year colleges.

Wong Wins in Singles, but Middlebury, Ranked #14, Downs Bearcats, 8-1
Wong Wins in Singles, but Middlebury, Ranked #14, Downs Bearcats, 8-1

CLAREMONT, CALIF. -- Middlebury College (Vt.), ranked #14 nationally in NCAA Division III, downed Willamette University, 8-1, at the Claremont Club on Wednesday, March 27. Willamette's top player, Joshua Wong (Sr., Hilo, HI/Hilo HS) continued his strong play with a win at #1 singles, but Middlebury won all of the remaining matches.

Nationally Ranked UW-Whitewater Defeats Willamette, 8-1
Nationally Ranked UW-Whitewater Defeats Willamette, 8-1

CLAREMONT, CALIF. -- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, ranked #29 nationally in NCAA Division III, defeated Willamette University, 8-1, in a men's tennis match at the Claremont Club in Southern California on Tuesday, March 26.

Fresno State from NCAA Division I Defeats Bearcats, 7-0, in Men's Tennis
Fresno State from NCAA Division I Defeats Bearcats, 7-0, in Men's Tennis

FRESNO, CALIF. -- Fresno State University from NCAA Division I quickly won #2 and #3 doubles to clinch the doubles point, and then earned victories in all six singles matches, as the Bulldogs defeated Willamette University, 7-0, in men's tennis on Sunday, March 24. Fresno State improved to 5-12 on the season. The Bearcats, who compete in NCAA Division III, fell to 5-7 overall.

Wong Honored as NWC Men's Tennis Student-Athlete of the Week
Wong Honored as NWC Men's Tennis Student-Athlete of the Week

SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University's Joshua Wong (Sr., Hilo, HI/Hilo HS) has been selected as the Northwest Conference Men's Tennis Student-Athlete of the Week after helping the Bearcats defeat Whitworth University and Lewis & Clark College in NWC matches on Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16, respectively.

Willamette Men's Tennis Triumphs over Lewis & Clark, 6-3
Willamette Men's Tennis Triumphs over Lewis & Clark, 6-3

SALEM, ORE -- The Willamette University men's tennis team took care of business against Northwest Conference rival Lewis & Clark College on Saturday, March 16, as the Bearcats defeated the Pioneers in a dual match, 6-3. The Bearcats upped their record to 5-6 overall, 5-4 in the NWC). L&C fell to 3-7 overall, 3-5 in the NWC.

Willamette Battles Back  to Defeat Whitworth, 6-3, at WU Tennis Courts
Willamette Battles Back to Defeat Whitworth, 6-3, at WU Tennis Courts

SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University men's tennis team achieved victorious in five of six singles matches to come from behind and defeat visiting Whitworth University, 6-3, in Northwest Conference action at the WU Tennis Courts on Friday, March 15. Whitworth owned a 2-1 lead at the conclusion of doubles, but Willamette battled back to earn the win.

Boxers Defeat Bearcats, 5-4, in Highly Competitive Men's Tennis Match
Boxers Defeat Bearcats, 5-4, in Highly Competitive Men's Tennis Match

FOREST GROVE, ORE. -- Pacific University won a very close men's tennis match against Willamette University on Sunday, March 10, as the Boxers achieved a 5-4 victory at the Holce Tennis Courts. The Boxers upped their record to 3-5 overall, 3-4 in the Northwest Conference. Willamette, playing its third match in three days, slipped to 3-6 on the season, 3-4 in the NWC.