2014-15 Men's Tennis News

Season
Lee Repeats as ITA Scholar-Athlete for Third Year in a Row
Lee Repeats as ITA Scholar-Athlete for Third Year in a Row

SALEM, ORE. -- Gunnar Lee (Hilo, HI/St. Joseph School), who recently completed his junior season on the Willamette University men 's tennis team, has been named an Intercollegiate Tennis Association Scholar-Athlete for 2014-15. It is the third year in a row that Lee has earned ITA Scholar-Athlete status.

Schreiber is Chosen Second Team All-NWC for Second Year in a Row
Schreiber is Chosen Second Team All-NWC for Second Year in a Row

SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University's Jack Schreiber (Jr., Solana Beach, CA/The Grauer School) has been named Second Team All-Northwest Conference for the 2014-15 season in voting by the NWC head coaches. It is the second consecutive season that Schreiber has been chosen for Second Team All-NWC recognition.

Bruins Defeat Willamette in Final Match of Season for Bearcats
Bruins Defeat Willamette in Final Match of Season for Bearcats

NEWBERG, Ore. -- George Fox University claimed wins in all three doubles matches and almost swept the singles matches to win 8-1 over Willamette University in Northwest Conference men's tennis action on Sunday, April 19.

Pacific Defeats Bearcats, 9-0, as Boxers Win Twice in Super Tie-Breakers
Pacific Defeats Bearcats, 9-0, as Boxers Win Twice in Super Tie-Breakers

SALEM, Ore. -- Pacific University, ranked #10 in the West Region of NCAA Division III, won two singles matches in super tie-breakers played instead of a third set, as the Boxers completed a 9-0 victory over Willamette University in a Northwest Conference men's tennis match on Saturday, April 18. Pacific upped its record to 13-5 overall and to 9-2 in the NWC.

Bearcats Take Down Wildcats in Men's Tennis, 8-1
Bearcats Take Down Wildcats in Men's Tennis, 8-1

SALEM, Ore. -- Willamette University gained wins throughout the singles lineup on its way to an 8-1 victory over Linfield College at the WU Tennis Courts on Friday, April 17. The match was originally scheduled for April 14, but was postponed due to the weather.

Willamette Will Finish Season with Linfield, Pacific, and George Fox
Willamette Will Finish Season with Linfield, Pacific, and George Fox

SALEM, Ore. --In the final weekend of the 2015 spring season, the Willamette University men's tennis team will take on Pacific University (Ore.) on Saturday, April 18 and George Fox University on Sunday, April 19. The Saturday match is the Bearcats' senior day and will be at the WU Tennis Courts at 1 p.m. (PDT), while Sunday's match will be on the road at George Fox, also at 1 p.m.

Willamette Men's Tennis Match with Linfield is Postponed until Friday
Willamette Men's Tennis Match with Linfield is Postponed until Friday

SALEM, Ore. -- The Northwest Conference men's tennis match between Willamette University and Linfield College scheduled for Tuesday, April 14 has been postponed due to the weather. Rain in Salem cleared up just a bit too late for the Bearcats and the Wildcats to play at the WU Tennis Courts.

Willamette to Battle Linfield at WU Tennis Courts on Tuesday
Willamette to Battle Linfield at WU Tennis Courts on Tuesday

SALEM, Ore. -- Willamette University and nearby rival Linfield College will meet in men's tennis on Tuesday, April 14. The match will be held at the WU Tennis Courts on the Willamette campus. Match time is set for 4 p.m. (PDT). If it rains, the match will move indoors at the Courthouse Tennis Center at 1379 Madison Street NE.

Pirates Down Bearcats 8-1 in NWC Men's Tennis Match
Pirates Down Bearcats 8-1 in NWC Men's Tennis Match

SPOKANE, Wash. -- Whitworth University defeated Willamette University 8-1 in Northwest Conference men's tennis action on Sunday, April 12 at the Scotford Tennis Center. With the victory, the Pirates improved to 4-10 on the season, 4-6 in the NWC. Willamette slipped to 3-12 overall, 3-6 in the NWC.

Whitman, Ranked #15, Shuts Out Willamette in Men's Tennis
Whitman, Ranked #15, Shuts Out Willamette in Men's Tennis

WALLA WALLA, Wash. -- Whitman College, ranked #15 in NCAA Division III, improved to 15-5 on the season and 9-0 in the Northwest Conference with a 9-0 victory over Willamette University in men's tennis action on Saturday, April 11. Willamette fell to 3-11 overall, 3-5 in the NWC.

Bearcats are Ready to Travel to Washington this Weekend
Bearcats are Ready to Travel to Washington this Weekend

SALEM, Ore. -- The Willamette University men's tennis team will head to Walla Walla, Washington, on Saturday, April 11 to battle Whitman College, before the Bearcats make their way to Spokane, Washington, on Sunday, April 12 to take on Whitworth University. Match times at Whitman is set for 10 a.m. (PDT) with the start at Whiworth slated for 1 p.m.

Willamette Edges Puget Sound, 5-4, as Blaisdell Rallies at #5 Singles
Willamette Edges Puget Sound, 5-4, as Blaisdell Rallies at #5 Singles

TACOMA, Wash. -- Willamette University freshman Jacob Blaisdell (Honolulu, HI/Punahou School) outlasted Andrew Struzenberg from the University of Puget Sound in a three-set match at #5 singles, breaking a 4-4 tie in the team score and sending the Bearcats past the Loggers, 5-4, in men's tennis on Sunday, April 5.

Bruins Down Bearcats in Men's Tennis, 8-1
Bruins Down Bearcats in Men's Tennis, 8-1

SALEM, Ore. -- George Fox University defeated Willamette University in a Northwest Conference men's tennis match, 8-1, on Saturday, April 4 at the WU Tennis Courts. GFu upped its record to 11-6 on the season, including 6-3 in the NWC. Willamette fell to 2-10 overall, 2-4 in the NWC.

Willamette Returns to Northwest Conference play after Week in California
Willamette Returns to Northwest Conference play after Week in California

SALEM, Ore. -- After competing in three matches in California, the Willamette University men's tennis team returns from its spring break to take on George Fox University on Saturday, April 4th before heading north to battle University of Puget Sound on Sunday, April 6th. The GFU match is set for 1 p.m. (PDT), while the match at UPS is scheduled for 11 a.m.

Caltech Sweeps Doubles in 6-3 Victory over Willamette
Caltech Sweeps Doubles in 6-3 Victory over Willamette

PASADENA, Calif. -- California Institute of Technology won all three doubles matches, helping the Beavers defeat Willamette University, 6-3, in men's tennis on Wednesday, March 25. Caltech, ranked #13 in the West Region of NCAA Division III, upped its record to 5-5 on the season. Willamette fell to 2-9.

Biola Defeats Willamette, 9-0, in Men's Tennis
Biola Defeats Willamette, 9-0, in Men's Tennis

LA MIRADA, Calif. -- Biola University (Calif.) downed Willamette University, 9-0, in a non-conference men's tennis match on Monday, March 25 at the Biola Tennis Center. The Eagles evened up their record at 8-8 on the season. Willamette fell to 2-8.