Women's Tennis

2014-15 Women's Tennis News

  • Bearcat Women's Tennis Team Receives Academic Honors from ITA
    July 17, 2015
  • Poltavski Named First Team All-NWC for Third Consecutive Season
    April 27, 2015
    SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University women's tennis player Denise Poltavski (Sr., Woodland Hills, CA/El Camino Real HS) has been selected First Team All-Northwest Conference for the third consecutive season, as determined by the NWC head coaches. Poltavski previously earned First Team All-NWC honors in 2012-13 and 2013-14 after being named Second Team All-NWC in 2011-12.
  • Smith Selected as NWC Women's Tennis Student-Athlete of the Week
    April 21, 2015
    SALEM, ORE. -- Mikaila Smith (Fr., Mill Valley, CA/Tamalpais HS) of Willamette University has been chosen as the Northwest Conference Women's Tennis Student-Athlete of the Week for her strong play against Linfield College on April 15 and George Fox University on April 19.  It is the second time Smith has received the Student-Athlete of the Week award this year.
  • Poltavski Finishes Strong, but George Fox Defeats Bearcats, 6-3
    April 19, 2015
    SALEM, Ore. -- George Fox University lost the top two matches in singles and the top match in doubles, but the Bruins defeated Willamette University, 6-3, on Sunday, April 19 at the WU Tennis Courts.
  • Linfield Downs Willamette in Women's Tennis, 8-1
    April 15, 2015
    McMINNVILLE, Ore. -- Linfield College, ranked #36 in NCAA Division III and #9 in the West Region, defeated Willamette University, 8-1, in a Northwest Conference women's tennis match on Wednesday, April 14. The Wildcats upped their record to 14-4 overall, 9-2 in the NWC, while Willamette dropped to 2-16, 1-10 in the NWC.
  • Willamette Set to Play at Linfield and Host George Fox
    April 14, 2015
    SALEM, Ore. -- The Willamette University women's tennis team will complete the 2014-15 season with two matches this week. The Bearcats will play at Linfield College on Wednesday, April 15 at 4 p.m. (PDT) and will host George Fox University at the WU Tennis Courts on Sunday, April 19 at 12 p.m.
  • Pacific Earns Slim Win over Willamette, 5-4, in Women's Tennis
    April 12, 2015
    FOREST GROVE, Ore. -- Jelena Vidovic of Pacific University earned a win at #1 singles to improve to 14-1 on the season and lead the Boxers to a 5-4 victory over Willamette University in a Northwest Conference women's tennis match on Sunday, April 12. The Boxers upped their record to 6-9 overall, 3-8 in the NWC. Willamette fell to 2-15, 1-9 in the NWC.
  • Nationally-Ranked Missionaries Down Bearcats, 8-1, in Women's Tennis
    April 11, 2015
    SALEM, Ore. -- The nationally-ranked women's tennis team from Whitman College defeated Willamette University, 8-1, at the Courthouse Tennis Center on Saturday, April 11. Whitman upped its record to 13-5 overall, 10-0 in the Northwest Conference.
  • Willamette Looks to Finish Strong Down the Stretch
    April 09, 2015
    SALEM, Ore. -- With two weeks left in the 2014-15 season, the Willamette University women's tennis team will host nationally-ranked Whitman College on Saturday, April 11, before traveling to Forest Grove, Oregon, on Sunday, April 12 to take on Pacific University. The match against Whitman will start at 3 p.m. (PDT), while the match at Pacific will get underway at 1 p.m.
  • Poltavksi Chosen NWC Women's Tennis Student-Athlete of the Week
    April 07, 2015
    SALEM, ORE. -- Denise Poltavski (Sr., Woodland Hills, CA/El Camino Real HS) of Willamette University has been named Northwest Conference Women's Tennis Student-Athlete of the Week for her efforts in matches against University of Puget Sound on April 3 and George Fox University on April 4.  It is the second time she has received the award this year.
  • George Fox Wins versus Bearcats in Women's Tennis, 6-3
    April 04, 2015
    NEWBERG, Ore. -- Willamette University won #1 and #2 singles, as well as #1 doubles, but George Fox University earned wins in the remaining matches, as the Bruins downed the Bearcats, 6-3, in a Northwest Conference women's tennis match on Saturday, April 4. With the victory, GFU improved to 9-7 overall and to 5-4 in the NWC.
  • Bearcats Prepare for Matches with Loggers and Bruins this Weekend
    April 03, 2015
    SALEM, Ore. -- The Willamette University women's tennis team returns from its three-match Spring Break trip in Southern California to take on University of Puget Sound on Friday, April 3 before playing at George Fox University on Saturday, April 4th.
  • Bearcats Earn Wins in Top Four Singles Matches to Defeat Puget Sound, 6-3
    April 03, 2015
    SALEM, Ore. -- Willamette University registered victories at the top four singles positions on Friday, April 3, as the Bearcats defeated University of Puget Sound, 6-3, in a Northwest Conference women's tennis match at the Courthouse Tennis Center. In addition to winning four singles matches, the Bearcats triumphed at #1 and #3 doubles.
  • Caltech Rallies in Singles to Defeat Willamette, 6-3
    March 25, 2015
    PASADENA, Calif. -- Trailing 2-1 after doubles, the California Institute of Technology rallied for five wins in singles to down Willamette University, 6-3, in women's tennis action on Wednesday, March 25. Willamette recorded wins at #1 and #3 doubles in addition to a victory for Denise Poltavski (Sr., Woodland Hills, CA/El Camino Real HS) at #1 singles.
  • Willamette Falls to Nationally-Ranked La Verne, 9-0, in Women's Tennis
    March 24, 2015
    LA VERNE, Calif. -- University of La Verne, tied for #17 in the NCAA Division III national rankings released by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA), defeated Willamette University, 9-0, on Tuesday, March 25. La Verne, ranked #3 in the West Region, improved to 7-3 on the season, while Willamette fell to 1-11 overall.
  • Smith Selected as NWC Women's Tennis Student-Athlete of the Week
    March 24, 2015
    SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University athlete Mikaila Smith (Fr., Mill Valley, CA/Tamalpais HS) has been chosen as the Northwest Conference Women's Tennis Student-Athlete of the Week for her contributions to the Bearcats against Schreiner University (Texas) and Occidental College (Calif.).
  • Willamette Defeats Occidental, 6-3, as Bearcats Win Four Singles Matches
    March 22, 2015
    LOS ANGELES, CALIF. -- Willamette University won two of three doubles matches and then prevailed at four of the six singles positions to earn a 6-3 victory over Occidental College (Calif.) on Sunday, March 22, as the Bearcats opened their Spring Break trip. It was Willamette's first win of the season, as the Bearcats improved to 1-10, while Occidental dropped to 1-6.
  • Schreiner Wins Non-Conference Match with Bearcats, 7-2
    March 18, 2015
    SALEM, ORE. -- Schreiner University, ranked #21 in the West Region of NCAA Division III, defeated Willamette University 7-2 in women's tennis on Wednesday, March 18 at the WU Tennis Courts. Schreiner overcame losses at #1 and #2 singles to advance its record to 9-4. Willamette fell to 0-10 on the season.
  • Willamette Ready to Play against Schreiner in Women's Tennis
    March 17, 2015
    SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University women's tennis team will take on Schreiner University (Tex.) in its first weekday match of the spring season on Wednesday, March 18 at the WU Tennis Courts. Mmatch time is set for 2 p.m. (PST).
  • Pioneers Remain Undefeated in NWC with 9-0 Win over Bearcats
    March 15, 2015
    SALEM, ORE. -- The women's tennis team from Lewis & Clark College remained undefeated in the Northwest Conference with a 9-0 victory over Willamette University on Sunday, March 15 at the Courthouse Tennis Center. L&C improved to 7-0 in the NWC. The Pioneers, ranked #36 in the nation in NCAA Division III and ranked #8 in the West Region, moved to 9-2 overall.
  • Nationally-Ranked Linfield Downs Bearcats in Women's Tennis, 8-1
    March 14, 2015
    SALEM, ORE. -- Linfield College, ranked ranked #35 in the nation in NCAA Division III and listed at #7 in the West Region, defeated Willamette University, 8-1, in a Northwest Conference women's tennis match on Saturday, March 14 at the Courthouse Tennis Center. The Wildcats edged out the Bearcats in all three doubles matches before winning five of six matches in singles.
  • Willamette Returns Home for Two Northwest Conference Matches
    March 12, 2015
    SALEM, ORE. -- After spending last weekend in the State of Washington, the Willamette University women's tennis team returns home this weekend to take on the top two teams in the Northwest Conference. First, the Bearcats will play archrival Linfield College on Saturday, March 14. Then on Sunday, March 15, Willamette with compete against Lewis & Clark College.
  • Puget Sound Rallies Past Willamette, 5-4, in Women's Tennis
    March 08, 2015
    TACOMA, WASH. -- Willamette University led 2-1 after doubles, but University of Puget Sound rallied for four wins in singles, as the Logers defeated the Bearcats, 5-4, in a Northwest Conference women's tennis match on Sunday, March 8. The Loggers claimed wins at #2, #3, #4 and #5 singles.
  • Pacific Lutheran Edges Bearcats in Women's Tennis, 5-4
    March 07, 2015
    TACOMA, WASH. -- Pacific Lutheran University registered a slim 5-4 victory over Willamette University in Northwest Conference women's tennis action on Saturday, March 7 at the Sprinker Recreation Center. Each team won three singles matches, but the Lutes gained an early lead with two wins in doubles, and maintained the narrow advantage for the win.
  • Bearcats Prepare to Travel North for First NWC Road Action
    March 06, 2015
    SALEM, ORE. -- This weekend, the Willamette University women's tennis team will head north to take on Pacific Lutheran University and University of Puget Sound in two Northwest Conference match-ups. Start times are set for Saturday, March 7 at 1 p.m. (PST) on Sunday, March 8 at 10 a.m. (PDT). The first match will be in Parkland, Wash., and the second in Tacoma, Wash.
  • Pirates Down Bearcats, 8-1, in Women's Tennis Match
    February 28, 2015
    SALEM, ORE. -- Denise Poltavski (Sr., Woodland Hills, CA/El Camino Real HS) of Willamette won #1 singles without losing a game, but Whitworth University won all of the other matches, as the Pirates defeated the Bearcats, 8-1, in Northwest Conference women's tennis action at the Courthouse Tennis Center on Saturday, Feb. 28.
  • Bearcats are Prepared to Host NWC Home Opener against Whitworth
    February 25, 2015
    SALEM, ORE. -- This weekend, the Willamette University women's tennis team will host the Whitworth University Pirates in its first Northwest Conference home match of the season. The match is set for Saturday, Feb. 28 at the Courthouse Tennis Center. Start time is scheduled for 10 a.m. (PST).
  • Lewis & Clark Defeats Bearcats, 9-0, in Women's Tennis
    February 20, 2015
    PORTLAND, ORE. -- Lewis & Clark College defeated Willamette University, 9-0, in women's tennis on Friday, Feb. 20, in the Northwest Conference opener for both teams. L&C improved to 1-2 overall and to 1-0 in the Northwest Conference. Willamette fell to 0-4 overall, and 0-1 in the NWC.
  • Bearcats Are Ready for First Match of Conference Play
    February 19, 2015
    SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University women's tennis team will travel to Portland, Ore., to take on Lewis & Clark College this Friday, Feb. 20, to get its first taste of Northwest Conference action. Match time is set for 4 p.m. (PST).
  • Poltavski Chosen as NWC Women's Tennis Student-Athlete of the Week
    February 17, 2015
    SALEM, ORE. -- Denise Poltavski (Sr., Woodland Hills, CA/El Camino Real HS) of Willamette University has been selected as the Northwest Conference Women's Tennis Student-Athlete of the Week for her efforts against the College of Idaho on Friday, Feb. 13.
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