SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University men's tennis player Gunnar Lee (Hilo, HI/St. Joseph School), who recently completed his sophomore season with the Bearcats, has earned ITA Scholar-Athlete status for the 2013-14 season as a result of his efforts in the classroom.
SALEM, ORE. -- It's always a challenge to win on the road, especially in conference play. The Willamette University men's tennis team picked up a solid road victory at the University of Puget Sound in a Northwest Conference match on Feb. 28, 2014, that was a key moment for the Bearcats this spring.
SALEM, ORE. -- Jack Schreiber (Jr., Solana Beach, CA/The Grauer School) has been chosen Second Team All-Northwest Conference for the 2013-14 season in voting by the NWC head coaches. A total of 16 players received All-NWC recognition, with eight on the First Team and eight selected for the Second Team.
WALLA WALLA, WASH. -- The Whitman College men's tennis team, ranked #14 in NCAA Division III and #4 in the West Region, defeated Willamette University, 9-0, in a Northwest Conference match on Saturday, April 19. With the win, the Missionaries finished regular season with a 12-0 record in the NWC.
SPOKANE, WASH. -- Whitworth University defeated Willamette University in a Northwest Conference men's tennis match, 8-1, on Friday, April 18 at the Scotford Tennis Center.
SALEM, ORE. -- Pacific University, ranked #10 in the West Region of NCAA Division III, swept the singles and doubles competition on Sunday, April 13, as the Boxers defeated Willamette, 9-0, on at the WU Tennis Courts.
NEWBERG, ORE. -- A tie-breaker win at #3 doubles gave George Fox University a 3-0 lead entering singles action and started the Bruins on their way to an 8-1 victory over Willamette University in a Northwest Conference men's tennis match on Friday, April 11.
McMINNVILLE, ORE. -- Willamette University held a 2-1 lead after doubles, and the Bearcats swept through singles, to pull away from archrival Linfield College, 8-1, in Northwest Conference men's tennis action on Sunday, April 6 at the Linfield Tennis Center. The Bearcats won all six singles matches in straight sets.
SALEM, ORE. -- Jack Schreiber (Jr., Solana Beach, CA/The Grauer School) and Will Cooper (Sr., Gresham, OR/Centennial HS) earned wins at #2 and #3 singles, but Pacific Lutheran University's team depth propelled the Lutes past Willamette University, 7-2, in a Northwest Conference men's tennis match on Saturday, April 5.
SALEM, ORE. -- The start time for the Willamette University men's tennis match against Pacific Lutheran University on Saturday, April 5, has been changed. The match was originally scheduled to be played at 1 p.m. (PST), but will now start at 12 p.m. (PST).
SANTA CLARA, CALIF. -- The Willamette University men's tennis team lost to Santa Clara University from NCAA Division I, 7-0, on Friday, March 28, as the Bearcats completed their Spring Break Trip to California.
LOS ALTOS, CALIF. -- Foothills College won four of six singles matches to extend a 2-1 lead gained in doubles and defeat visiting Willamette University, 6-3, in a men's tennis exhibition match on Thursday, March 27. It was an exhibition for the Bearcats because the NCAA does not count competition against two-year colleges in a team's win-loss record.
SONOMA, CALIF. -- Sonoma State University from NCAA Division II, defeated Willamette University of NCAA Division III, 9-0, on Tuesday, March 26, as the Bearcats opened their Spring Break trip to California.
SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University men's tennis team defeated the Community College of Spokane, 6-0, in an exhibition match at the Courthouse Tennis Center on Thursday, March 20. The match was an exhibition because Willamette is a member of the NCAA, which does not count competition against community colleges in a team's win-loss record.
FOREST GROVE, ORE. -- Pacific University prevailed in several close matches, as the Boxers defeated Willamette University, 8-1, in a Northwest Conference men's tennis match at the Holce Tennis Courts. The Boxers earned a slim victory at #3 doubles, and also pulled out tight matches at #1, #2 and #4 singles.
SALEM, ORE. -- Lewis & Clark swept all three doubles matches and earned victories at four of the six singles spots to claim a 7-2 victory over Willamette University in a Northwest Conference men's tennis match at the Courthouse Tennis Center on Friday, March 7.
PARKLAND, WASH. -- Pacific Lutheran University used a narrow win at #3 doubles to grab an early lead, then got another close victory at #6 singles to edge past Willamette University, 5-4, in a Northwest Conference tennis match on Saturday, March 1.
TACOMA, WASH. -- Willamette University won two of three doubles matches, then used superior depth to secure a 6-3 team victory over the University of Puget Sound in a Northwest Conference tennis match on Friday, Feb. 28.
SALEM, ORE. -- The Whitman College men's tennis team, ranked #16 in NCAA Division III by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA), defeated Willamette University, 9-0, at the WU Tennis Courts. Whitman upped its record to 3-1 on the season, including 2-0 in the Northwest Conference.
SALEM, ORE. -- Whitworth University won three close doubles matches and then went on to down Willamette University, 8-1, in Northwest Conference men's tennis action on Friday, Feb. 21 at the Courthouse Tennis Center. Whitworth moved to 1-2 on the season, 1-0 in the NWC, while the Bearcats fell to 0-3 overall, 0-1 in the NWC.
SALEM, ORE. -- Portland State University and Willamette University played a late-night match at the Courthouse Tennis Center on Tuesday, Feb. 11, as both teams geared up for the start of conference play. The Vikings won several close singles matches on their way to a 7-0 victory over the Bearcats.
SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University men's tennis match against the University of Oregon Club, set for Sunday, Feb. 9, in Eugene, Ore., has been canceled due to the weather. The match was originally slated to be played at the Eugene YMCA.
SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University men's tennis match scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 8 against Portland State University has been canceled due to the weather. The match was originally scheduled to be played at Salishan Lodge in Gleneden Beach, Ore.
SALEM, ORE. -- Eastern Washington University from NCAA Division I defeated Willamette University from NCAA Division III, 6-0, on Thursday, Jan. 16 at the Courthouse Tennis Center, in the season opener for both teams. EWU moved to 1-0 on the season, while Willamette fell to 0-1.
WALLA WALLA, WASH. -- The Willamette University men's tennis team competed at the USTA/ITA Northwest Small College Championships, hosted by Whitman College this weekend.
SALEM, ORE. -- Outstanding work in the classroom has resulted in the Willamette University men's tennis squad being recognized by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) as an All-Academic Team for the 2012-13 season. In addition, five tennis players from the Bearcat men's tennis team were selected as 2012-13 ITA Scholar-Athletes.