Women's Tennis

  • Palmer is Chosen First Team All-Northwest Conference in Women's Tennis
    April 23, 2012
    SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University senior Shannon Palmer (Salem, OR/Sprague HS) has been chosen First Team All-Northwest Conference for the 2011-12 season, as selected by the NWC head coaches. Willamette players Sabrina Gutierrez (So., Newbury Park, CA/Newbury Park HS) and Denise Poltavski (Fr., Woodland Hills, CA/El Camino Real HS) were named Second Team All-NWC.
  • Top-Seeded Linfield Defeats Bearcats at NWC Tournament
    April 21, 2012
    McMINNVILLE, ORE. -- Linfield College, which went 12-0 in the Northwest Conference during the regular season, defeated Willamette University in the semifinal round of the 2012 NWC Women's Tennis Tournament, 5-0, at the Linfield Tennis Center on Saturday, April 21.
  • Willamette Women's Tennis Team Qualifies for NWC Tournament
    April 16, 2012
    SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University women's tennis team has qualified for one of four berths in the 2012 Northwest Conference Tournament, set for Saturday, April 21 and Sunday, April 22 in McMinnville, Ore. Also qualifying for the tournament were Linfield College, Whitman College and Whitworth University.
  • George Fox Gains Narrow Win over Bearcats, 5-4
    April 15, 2012
    NEWBERG, ORE. -- George Fox University won three of six singles matches to add to a 2-1 lead in doubles, as the Bruins edged Willamette University, 5-4, in a Northwest Conference women's tennis match on Sunday, April 15. George Fox moved to 8-11 on the season, 3-9 in the Northwest Conference.
  • Willamette Downs Lutes, 8-1, Sweeps the Season Series with Pacific Lutheran
    April 14, 2012
    SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University played well throughout the lineup in the final home match of the season, as the Bearcats defeated Pacific Lutheran University, 8-4, in Northwest Conference action at the WU Tennis Courts on Saturday, April 14.
  • Willamette and George Fox Start Match, but are Suspended by Rain
    April 10, 2012
    NEWBERG, ORE. -- Willamette University and George Fox University started their Northwest Conference women's tennis match on Tuesday, April 10 on the GFU campus, but completed only the doubles matches and a few games in singles before rain forced play to be suspended.
  • Whitman Downs Willamette, 8-1, in Walla Walla, Wash.
    April 07, 2012
    WALLA WALLA, WASH. -- Whitman College defeated Willamette University, 8-1, in a Northwest Conference women's tennis match on Saturday, April 7 at the Whitman Outdoor Courts. Whitman, ranked #10 in the West Region of NCAA Division III, improved to 13-4 overall, 8-2 in the Northwest Conference. Willamette fell to 6-8 overall, 4-6 in the NWC. Due to illness involving two of Willamette's players, the Bearcats had to default at #5 and #6 singles as well as at #3 doubles. Willamette's lone win was at #4 singles, as Emily Funabiki (So., Pullman, WA/Pullman HS) defeated Erin Minuth of the Missionaries in a super tie-breaker played instead of a third set, 2-6, 6-2, 10-4.
  • Whitworth Defeats Willamette, 7-2, as Teams Split Four Three-Set Matches
    April 06, 2012
    SPOKANE, WASH. -- Whitworth University built a 3-0 lead in doubles and then added wins at four singles positions, including two three-set victories, as the Pirates downed Willamette University, 7-2, at the Scotford Tennis Center on Friday, April 6. Overall, four singles matches reached a third set, with each team claiming two triumphs.
  • Willamette and Pacific Move Women's Tennis Match Indoors
    March 31, 2012
    SALEM, ORE. -- The women's tennis match between Willamette University and Pacific University on Saturday, March 31 has been moved indoors to the Courthouse Tennis Center (1379 Madison St. NE) due to the weather. Match time is 4 p.m. (PDT). Willamette and Pacific were originally scheduled to play their Northwest Conference match earlier in the afternoon at the WU Tennis Courts.
  • Bearcats Defeat Pacific, 5-4, to Even Season Series with Boxers
    March 31, 2012
    SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University won two of three doubles matches and split the six singles matches, as the Bearcats defeated Pacific University, 5-4, in a Northwest Conference women's tennis match at the Courthouse Tennis Center on Saturday, March 31. The win tied the season series for the Bearcats, who avenged a 5-4 loss at Pacific on Feb. 25.
  • Rain in Texas Cancels Willamette Women's Tennis Match at Mary Hardin-Baylor
    March 28, 2012
    BELTON, TEXAS -- It's often a race against the weather for college sporting events throughout the nation this time of year. Such was the case for the Willamette University women's tennis team on Wednesday, March 28, as the Bearcats' match against the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor was initially delayed, and eventually canceled, due to rain in Belton, Texas.
  • Trinity, Ranked #13, Sweeps Bearcats, 9-0
    March 27, 2012
    SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS -- Trinity University (Texas), ranked #13 in the nation and #2 in the West Region of NCAA Division III, defeated Willamette University, ranked #13 in the West Region, 9-0, behind the efforts of four regionally-ranked players. The Tigers upped their record to 9-5, while Willamette dipped to 5-6.
  • St. Edward's of NCAA Division II Defeats Willamette, 9-0, in Texas
    March 26, 2012
    AUSTIN, TEXAS -- St. Edward's University, ranked #33 in the nation in NCAA Division II, defeated Willamette University from NCAA Division III, 9-0, on Monday, March 26 at the Stohmeyer Varsity Tennis Courts. The Hilltoppers improved to 9-6 on the season, while Willamette fell to 5-5.
  • Bearcats Defeat Bellevue College, 6-3, in Exhibition Match
    March 17, 2012
    SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University defeat Bellevue College (Wash.), 6-3, in an exhibition women's tennis match on Saturday, March 17 at the Courthouse Tennis Center. Bellevue is a community college. The NCAA does not count results against two-year college opponents.
  • Palmer Wins #1 singles, but Whitworth Defeats Bearcats, 6-3
    March 16, 2012
    SALEM, ORE. -- Shannon Palmer (Sr., Salem, OR/Sprague HS) of Willamette University won #1 singles over former Sprague High School teammate Alli Marshall, a senior at Whitworth University, but the Pirates achieved victories in two doubles matches and four singles matches to defeat the Bearcats, 6-3, at the Courthouse Tennis Center on Friday, March 16.
  • Willamette Edges Lutes, 5-4, with Four Wins in Singles
    March 10, 2012
    TACOMA, WASH. -- Willamette University won the top four singles matches and the top doubles contest, as the Bearcats edged out Pacific Lutheran University, 5-4, in Northwest Conference women's tennis on Saturday, March 10 at the Sprinker Tennis Center.
  • Willamette Knocks Down Loggers, 5-4
    March 09, 2012
    TACOMA, WASH. -- Willamette University built a 2-1 lead in doubles and then won the top three singles matches to edge out the University of Puget Sound, 5-4, in a Northwest Conference women's tennis match on Friday, March 9 at the UPS Tennis Pavilion. WU moved to 4-3 overall, 2-3 in the NWC, while UPS dropped to 3-5, 3-4 in the NWC.
  • Undefeated Linfield Defeats Bearcats in Women's Tennis, 7-2
    March 03, 2012
    McMINNVILLE, ORE. -- Linfield College improved its record to 6-0 by defeating Willamette University, 7-2, in a Northwest Conference women's tennis match at the Linfield Tennis Center on Saturday, March 3. The Wildcats won two doubles matches and five singles matches on their way to the win.
  • Bearcats Win Five Singles Matches, Defeat Lewis & Clark, 7-2
    March 02, 2012
    SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University won five of six singles matches on their way to defeating Lewis & Clark College, 7-2, in a Northwest Conference women's tennis match at the Courthouse Tennis Center on Friday, March 3. The Bearcats, who opened the match with victories at #1 doubles and #3 doubles, improved to 3-2 on the season, 1-2 in the NWC. Lewis & Clark dropped to 0-4 overall, 0-3 in the NWC.
  • Pacific Edges Bearcats, 5-4
    February 25, 2012
    FOREST GROVE, ORE. -- Pacific University won all three doubles matches, but won just two matches in singles, as the Boxers held off Willamette University for a 5-4 victory on Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Holce Tennis Courts. The Boxers moved to 4-1 on the season, 3-1 in the Northwest Conference. Willamette fell to 2-2 overall, 0-2 in the NWC.
  • Whitman Slips Past Bearcats, 5-4, in Northwest Conference Match
    February 20, 2012
    SALEM, ORE. -- Led by solid play from Courtney Lawless at #1 singles and #1 doubles, Whitman College claimed a 5-4 victory over Willamette University, in a Northwest Conference women's tennis match at the Courthouse Tennis Center on Monday, Feb. 20. The Missionaries evened their overall record at 2-2, including 1-1 in the NWC. Willamette, which lost for the first time this season, fell to 2-1 overall, 0-1 in the NWC.
  • Palmer Helps Bearcats Edge La Verne, 5-4, in Women's Tennis
    February 19, 2012
    SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University won the top three singles matches on its way to a 5-4 victory over the visiting University of La Verne on Sunday, Feb. 19 at the Courthouse Tennis Center. The Bearcats improved to 2-0 on the season. The Leopards from La Verne dropped to 3-1.
  • Willamette Downs Lewis & Clark in Women's Tennis Opener, 6-3
    February 10, 2012
    PORTLAND, ORE. -- Willamette University won the top three singles matches on its way to a 6-3 victory over Lewis & Clark College on Friday, Feb. 10 in the season opener for both teams. WU is now 1-0 overall, while the Pioneers fell to 0-1 on the season.
  • Palmer and Gutierrez are #11 in Doubles in West Region Rankings
    November 16, 2011
    SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University women's tennis players Shannon Palmer (Sr., Salem, OR/Sprague High School) and Sabrina Gutierrez (So., Newbury Park, CA/Newbury Park HS) are listed at #11 in doubles in the NCAA Division III West Region Preseason Rankings released by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association.
  • Roberg from Whitman Wins USTA/ITA Pacific Northwest Title in Singles
    October 03, 2011
    SALEM, ORE. -- Alyssa Roberg won the USTA/ITA Pacific Northwest singles championship and combined with teammate Courtney Lawless to take the doubles title, as the tournament concluded indoors at the Courthouse Tennis Club on Monday, Oct. 3. The USTA/ITA Pacific Northwest Fall Championships were hosted by Willamette University.
  • Palmer and Gutierrez Reach Semifinals in Doubles before Falling to Top Seeds
    October 02, 2011
    SALEM, ORE. -- The second day of the USTA/ITA Pacific Northwest Fall Championships in women's tennis was hosted by Willamette University on Sunday, Oct. 2. Most of the matches were played indoors at the Courthouse Tennis Club with the exception of the consolation doubles matches, which were indoors at the Salem Swim and Tennis Club.
  • Players Reach Round of 16 in Singles at Pacific Northwest Fall Championships
    October 01, 2011
    SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University hosted the first day of the USTA/ITA Pacific Northwest Fall Championships in women's tennis on Saturday, Oct. 1. Action took place at the WU Tennis Courts and the Salem Swim and Tennis Club. Some matches were played indoors due to rain during the afternoon and evening.
  • Willamette to Host Pacific Northwest Fall Championships in Women's Tennis
    September 30, 2011
    SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University will host the USTA/ITA Pacific Northwest Fall Championships in women's tennis from Saturday, Oct. 1 through Monday, Oct. 3. Matches will be played at the WU Tennis Courts on the Willamette campus, as well as at the Salem Swim and Tennis Club. In the event of rain, the action will move indoors at the Courthouse Tennis Club.
  • Willamette to Host USTA/ITA Northwest Regional in Women's Tennis
    August 25, 2011
    SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University will host the 2011 USTA/ITA Women's Tennis Small College Northwest Regional from Oct. 1 through Oct. 3. All of the women's tennis teams in the Northwest Conference will be competing at the event.
  • Women's Tennis Team Earns ITA All-Academic Award
    August 08, 2011
    SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University women's tennis team has received the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) All-Academic Team award for the 2010-11 season as a result of the Bearcats' efforts in the classroom. In order to qualify for the award, the Bearcats needed to achieve a team cumulative grade point average of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale.