Men's Tennis

2007-08 Men's Tennis News

  • MacMillan Chosen First Team All-Northwest Conference
    May 04, 2008
    SALEM, ORE. -- Senior men's tennis player Eric MacMillan (Twin Falls, ID/Twin Falls HS) of Willamette University has been named First Team All-Northwest Conference for the 2008 season, as chosen by the NWC head coaches. MacMillan was one of eight athletes named to the First Team, with six players receiving Second Team recognition.
  • Linfield Downs Bearcats, 6-3, for Third Place at NWC Tournament
    April 19, 2008
    YAKIMA, WASH. -- Linfield College won all three doubles matches to build an early lead, then split the six singles matches, on its way to a 6-3 victory over Willamette University at the Northwest Conference Men's Tennis Tournament, Saturday, April 19 at the Yakima Tennis Club. With the win, Linfield took third place in the tournament.
  • Bearcats Edge Whitworth at NWC Tournament, 5-4
    April 18, 2008
    YAKIMA, WASH. -- Willamette University won two doubles matches and three singles matches to slip past Whitworth University, 5-4, in the first round of the Northwest Conference Men's Tennis Tournament on Friday, April 18 at the Yakima Tennis Club. It was the second year a row that Willamette dropped two 5-4 decisions to the same team in conference play, only to avenge those losses with a victory by the same margin at the NWC Tournament.
  • Top-Seeded Whitman Holds of Bearcats, 6-3, to Reach Finals
    April 18, 2008
    Whitman, ranked #20 in the nation and #5 in the NCAA Division III West Region, improved to 21-9 on the season. The Missionaries will compete in the NWC Championship match against Pacific Lutheran University on Saturday. PLU defeated Linfield, 5-4, in the other semifinal match.
  • Bearcats Fall to Puget Sound, 6-3
    April 13, 2008
    TACOMA, WASH. -- The University of Puget Sound won all three matches in doubles, starting the Loggers on their way to defeating Willamette University, 6-3, in Northwest Conference men's tennis action on Saturday, April 12. UPS moved to 7-9 overall, 7-9 in the NWC. Willamette dropped to 6-9 overall, 6-8 in the conference.
  • Willamette Routs Pacific, 9-0, in Men's Tennis
    April 13, 2008
    SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University ended the regular season with a 9-0 victory over Pacific University on Sunday, April 13 at the WU Tennis Courts. The win enabled the Bearcats to finish fifth in the Northwest Conference standings at 8-8, one match in front of the University of Puget Sound, which took sixth place at 7-9.
  • Willamette Sweeps Singles in 8-1 win over George Fox
    April 13, 2008
    NEWBERG, ORE. -- Willamette University won all six singles matches as the Bearcats defeated George Fox University, 8-1, in a Northwest Conference match on Sunday, April 13. The Bearcats upped their record to 7-9 overall and to 7-8 in the NWC. George Fox dropped to 2-16 overall, including 2-13 in the NWC.
  • Willamette Defeats Green River CC, 6-3, in Exhibition Match
    April 11, 2008
    AUBURN, WASH. -- Willamette University and Green River Community College played a very competitive exhibition match on Friday, April 11, before the Bearcats prevailed, 6-3. Five of the six singles matches went to three sets and two of the doubles matches were decided by narrow margins.
  • Men's Tennis Team Sets Make-up Date at George Fox
    April 10, 2008
    SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University and George Fox University have tried to play a men's tennis match on the GFU campus two times in the past week. Both times, the weather got in the way as rain prevented the teams from playing.
  • Bearcats and Bruins Rained Out in Men's Tennis
    April 07, 2008
    NEWBERG, ORE. -- For the second time in three days, the Willamette University versus George Fox University men's tennis teams were unable to play a Northwest Conference match due to rain. The match, originally set for Saturday, April 5 in Newberg, Ore., was rained out over the weekend and was rescheduled for Monday, April 7. On Monday, the rain returned, once again preventing the Bearcats and the Bruins from playing. No make-up date has bee determined.
  • WU Downs Pioneers in Men's Tennis, 5-4
    April 05, 2008
    SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University won two of three doubles matches, then split the six single matches, to defeat Lewis & Clark College, 5-4, in Northwest Conference men's tennis action, Saturday, April 5 at the Tennis Dome on the L&C campus in Portland, Ore. Willamette upped its record to 6-8 on the season, including 6-7 in the NWC. The Pioneers fell to 4-15 overall, 3-13 in the conference.
  • Whitman Remains Undefeated in NWC with 9-0 Win over Bearcats
    March 29, 2008
    Whitman College, ranked #18 in NCAA Division III, improved to 11-0 in the Northwest Conference with a 9-0 win over Willamette University on Saturday, March 29 at the Courthouse Tennis Club. The Missionaries upped their overall record to 13-8. Willamette fell to 5-7 overall, 5-6 in the NWC.
  • Whitworth Edges Bearcats, 5-4, for Second Time this Season
    March 29, 2008
    SALEM, ORE. -- Whitworth University held off Willamette University, 5-4, in a Northwest Conference men's tennis match at the Courthouse Tennis Club on Saturday, March 29. It was the second victory by a single point for the Pirates against the Bearcats this season. Whitworth also defeated Willamette 5-4 on Feb. 22 in Spokane, Wash.
  • Linfield Downs Bearcats, 8-1, in NWC Men's Tennis
    March 16, 2008
    McMINNVILLE, ORE. -- Linfield College defeated Willamette University, 8-1, in a Northwest Conference men's tennis match on Sunday, March 16. The Wildcats improved to 7-6 overall, 7-3 in the NWC, while Willamette dropped to 5-6 overall, 5-5 in the conference.
  • Pacific Lutheran Downs Willamette, 9-0
    March 15, 2008
    TACOMA, WASH. -- Pacific Lutheran University swept past the Willamette University men's tennis team, 9-0, in a Northwest Conference match at the University of Puget Sound Tennis Pavilion. PLU improved to 9-5 overall, 9-2 in the NWC, while Willamette fell to 5-5 on the season, 5-4 in the NWC.
  • Willamette Edges Past Puget Sound, 5-4
    March 08, 2008
    SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University won #2 and #3 doubles to take an early lead, then split the six singles flights, as the Bearcats defeated the University of Puget Sound, 5-4, in a Northwest Conference men's tennis match on Saturday, March 8 at the Courthouse Tennis Club.
  • Willamette Sweeps Boxers in Men's Tennis, 9-0
    March 07, 2008
    BEAVERTON, ORE. -- Willamette University cruised past Pacific University, 9-0, in a Northwest Conference men's tennis match on Friday, March 7 at the Tualatin Hills Tennis Center. The Bearcats opened the competition by winning all three doubles matches, then swept through the singles matches, losing just one set. WU improved to 4-4 overall, including 4-3 in the NWC. Pacific fell to 0-8 overall, with all eight losses in conference play.
  • Willamette's MacMillan is Chosen NWC Player of the Week
    March 04, 2008
    SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University senior tennis player Eric MacMillan (Twin Falls, ID/Twin Falls HS) has been named Northwest Conference Player of the Week for his efforts in leading the Bearcats to wins against George Fox University and Lewis & Clark College last weekend. Willamette defeated George Fox, 8-1, on Friday, Feb. 29, then downed Lewis & Clark, 8-1, on Saturday, Mar. 1.
  • Willamette Moves Past Lewis & Clark, 8-1
    March 01, 2008
    SALEM, ORE. -- Andrew Murakami (Jr., Wahiawa, HI/U. of Redlands) and Micah Mack (So., Wenatchee, WA/Wenatchee HS) of Willamette University edged George Allen and Dirk Frouws of Lewis & Clark College 8-6 at #1 doubles, completing a sweep of doubles for WU and starting the Bearcats on their way to an 8-1 victory over the Pioneers, Saturday, March 1 at the Courthouse Tennis Club. Willamette evened its Northwest Conference record at 3-3, while improving to 3-4 overall. L&C ended the match at 2-5 on the season -- all in the NWC.
  • Bearcats Defeat George Fox 8-1 at Courthouse Tennis Club
    February 29, 2008
    SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University swept all six singles matches and won two of three doubles matches, as the Bearcats defeated George Fox University, 8-1, in Northwest Conference men's tennis action at the Courthouse Tennis Club on Friday, Feb. 29. Willamette upped its record to 2-4 on the season, 2-3 in the NWC. George Fox dropped to 0-6, with every loss occurring in conference play.
  • Whitman Downs Willamette, 9-0, as Missionaries Improve to 5-0 in NWC
    February 23, 2008
    WALLA WALLA, WASH. -- Matthew Solomon of Whitman College edged Eric MacMillan of Willamette University, 6-7, 6-1, 6-3, to lead the Missionaries to a 9-0 victory over the Bearcats on Saturday, Feb. 23. Whitman, ranked #15 nationally in NCAA Division III, improved to 5-6 overall, 5-0 in the Northwest Conference. Willamette fell to 1-4 overall, 1-3 in the NWC.
  • Whitworth Edges Willamette, 5-4, in Men's Tennis
    February 22, 2008
    SPOKANE, WASH. -- Whitworth University won four of six singles positions, including three-set victories at #5 and #6 singles, as the Pirates defeated Willamette University, 5-4, in a Northwest Conference match on Friday, Feb. 22. Whitworth improved to 6-2 on the season, including 6-0 in the NWC. Willamette fell to 1-3 overall, 1-2 in the NWC.
  • MacMillan and Paccione Rally in Singles, as Bearcats Defeat Linfield, 5-4
    February 17, 2008
    SALEM, ORE. -- Senior Eric MacMillan (Twin Falls, ID/Twin Falls HS) at #1 singles and senior Fitz Paccione (Encinitas, CA/Cathedral Catholic) at #4 singles each rallied from a 5-4 deficit in the third set to win 7-5, sending Willamette University to a 5-4 team victory over Northwest Conference rival Linfield College, on Sunday, Feb. 17 at the Courthouse Tennis Club. The Bearcats improved to 1-2 on the season, 1-1 in the NWC. Linfield fell to 1-5 overall, 1-3 in the NWC.
  • Bearcats Fall to Pacific Lutheran, 7-2, in Men's Tennis
    February 16, 2008
    SALEM, ORE. -- Pacific Lutheran University defeated Willamette University, 7-2, in a Northwest Conference men's tennis match on Saturday, Feb. 16 at the Courthouse Tennis Club. PLU, which defeated Lewis & Clark earlier in the day, 9-0, improved to 3-3 on the season, 3-1 in the NWC. Willamette fell to 0-2 overall, 0-1 in the NWC.
  • Bearcats Fall to Pomona-Pitzer, 7-2, in California
    February 03, 2008
    PLEASANTON, CALIF. -- The Willamette University men's tennis team opened the 2008 spring season with a 7-2 loss to Pomona-Pitzer, on Saturday evening, Feb. 2, at neutral indoor courts in Pleasanton, Calif. The Bearcats recorded wins at #2 and #3 singles, and almost defeated Pomona-Pitzer's top doubles team, but the Sagehens managed to sweep the doubles positions and win four of six singles matches.
  • Bearcats Set to Open Season in Santa Cruz, Calif.
    February 01, 2008
    SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University men's tennis team is scheduled to open the 2008 spring season on Saturday, Feb. 2, with a pair of dual matches in Santa Cruz, Calif. Willamette is set to take on the University of California-Santa Cruz at 2 p.m. (PST), followed by a match against Pomona-Pitzer at 6 p.m. (PST).
  • MacMillan Falls to Linfield's Magdoano in Consolation Finals of Wilson/ITA Regional
    September 23, 2007
    McMINNVILLE, ORE. -- Eric MacMillan (Sr., Twin Falls, ID/Twin Falls HS) of Willamette University defeated teammate Matt Houser in the semifinals of the singles consolation bracket, before losing to Mark Magdoano of Linfield College in the consolation finals, at the Wilson/ITA Men's Tennis Small College Regional on Sunday, Sept. 23. The Wilson/ITA Regional was held in McMinnville, Ore., and was hosted by Linfield.
  • Willamette's MacMillan and Houser Set to face each other in Wilson/ITA Consolation Semifinals
    September 22, 2007
    McMINNVILLE, ORE. -- Two Willamette University players have reached the semifinals of the singles consolation bracket at the Wilson/ITA Men's Tennis Small College Regional and will face each other on Sunday, Sept. 23, when the tournament continues at Linfield College in McMinnville, Ore. Eric MacMillan (Sr., Twin Falls, ID/Twin Falls HS) defeated John Demars of Pacific Lutheran University, 6-4, 6-3, in a consolation quarterfinal match. Also winning in the consolation quarterfinals for Willamette was Matt Houser, who defeated James Josmer from the University of Puget Sound, 6-0, 6-3.
  • Sixth-Seeded Murakami and Mack Advance to Quarterfinals of Doubles at Wilson/ITA Regional
    September 21, 2007
    McMINNVILLE, ORE. -- Willamette University's doubles team of Andrew Murakami and Micah Mack (So., Wenatchee, WA/Wenatchee HS) advanced into the quarterfinals of the Wilson/ITA Men's Tennis Small College Regional on Friday, Sept. 21 at Linfield College. Murakami and Mack, seeded #6, will take on the #1 seeded team of Matt Solomon and Etienne Moshevich from Whitman College on Saturday, Sept. 22 at 12:30 p.m. (PDT).
  • Neil Patel Hired as Head Coach of Men's Tennis
    August 26, 2007
    SALEM, ORE. -- Neil Patel has been hired as the head menā??s tennis coach at Willamette University and will begin his duties immediately. Patel, a recent graduate of Pitzer College, played four years of tennis for Pomona-Pitzer. At Willamette, he takes over for Jon Endrikat, who recently completed his MBA degree at Willamette and is pursuing business opportunities.
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