2011-12 Tennis News
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2011-12 Tennis Year in Review
June 25, 2012Longtime head coach Aldo Santiago guided the Mount Holyoke tennis team to an overall record of 9-11 in 2011-12. The Lyons qualified for the NEWMAC Tournament for the eighth straight season before hosting the Seven Sisters Championship in the spring. -
Tennis Celebrates Senior Day With Convincing Win Over Roger Williams
April 21, 2012Mount Holyoke celebrated Senior Day with a convincing 7-2 triumph over Roger Williams this afternoon. Sophomore AnnElizabeth Konkel and senior Heather Richardson came out on top at both singles and doubles to set the tone for the Lyons. Richardson and Moore were honored prior to the match.
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Lyons Game Day Central: Tennis vs. Roger Williams
April 20, 2012Mount Holyoke puts the finishing touches on its 2011-12 season versus Roger Williams Saturday (11:00 a.m.) at the Tennis Courts. The Lyons have come out on top in all four meetings between the programs. Seniors Nahrhee Han and Heather Richardson will be honored prior to the match.
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Tennis Secures Third Place at Seven Sisters Championship
April 15, 2012The 2012 Seven Sisters Tennis Championship concluded today with five more matches at Mount Holyoke. Vassar pulled out a thrilling 3-2 triumph over Wellesley in the final contest of the day to secure its 10th title. The Lyons topped Smith 4-1 to clinch third place for the third straight year.
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2012 Seven Sisters Tennis Championship (Day 1)
April 14, 2012The 2012 Seven Sisters Tennis Championship kicked off today with five matches at Mount Holyoke. Reigning champion Wellesley picked up right where it left off in 2011, blanking both the Lyons and Smith. After rolling to a 5-0 triumph over Bryn Mawr, Mount Holyoke fell 5-0 to Wellesley. The tournament will conclude with five more matches tomorrow.
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Mount Holyoke Set to Host 2012 Seven Sisters Tennis Championship
April 12, 2012Mount Holyoke is set to host the 2012 Seven Sisters Tennis Championship this weekend. The Lyons will be joined at the annual event by Bryn Mawr, Smith, Vassar and Wellesley. Tournament play is slated to begin on Saturday and conclude on Sunday. Wellesley claimed its 12th title last season with a 4-0 record.
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Tennis Sees Winning Streak Snapped at RPI
April 07, 2012After picking up consecutive victories over Connecticut College and Puerto Rico Mayaguez, Mount Holyoke dropped a 6-3 decision to RPI this afternoon at Sharp Courts. The Lyons are slated to host the annual Seven Sisters Championship next weekend. They have gone 2-2 thus far this spring.
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Lyons Game Day Central: Tennis vs. Puerto Rico Mayaguez
April 04, 2012Mount Holyoke welcomes Puerto Rico Mayaguez to South Hadley for a non-conference contest this afternoon (4:30 p.m.) at the Tennis Courts. The Lyons have come out on top in four of the previous seven meetings between the programs. They picked up a thrilling 5-4 triumph over the Bulldogs during their spring break trip in 2010. This is the first time that the two teams will face off in America.
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Tennis Cruises Past Puerto Rico Mayaguez
April 04, 2012Sophomore AnnElizabeth Konkel came out of top at both singles and doubles to lead Mount Holyoke to a 7-2 triumph over Puerto Rico Mayaguez this afternoon at the Kendall Sports and Dance Complex Tennis Courts.
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Han and Konkel Lift Tennis to Convincing Win Over Connecticut College
March 31, 2012Junior Nahrhee Han and sophomore AnnElizabeth Konkel prevailed at both singles and doubles, as Mount Holyoke rolled to a 7-2 triumph over Connecticut College today at the Kendall Sports and Dance Complex Tennis Courts.
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Lyons Game Day Central: Tennis vs. Connecticut College
March 30, 2012Mount Holyoke hosts non-conference foe Connecticut College Saturday (10:30 a.m.) at the Kendall Sports and Dance Complex Tennis Courts. The Lyons have dropped two straight contests to the Camels after earning a 5-4 triumph in the fall of 2008.
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Tennis Falls to Bates in Spring Opener
March 03, 2012Mount Holyoke suffered a 9-0 setback to Bates in its spring opener today at the Kendall Sports and Dance Complex Field House. The Lyons were paced by sophomore Eman Malik, who took the second game of her number four singles contest before falling in a match tiebreaker.
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Lyons Game Day Central: Tennis vs. Bates
March 02, 2012Mount Holyoke kicks off its spring slate versus Bates Saturday morning (10:30 a.m.) at the Kendall Sports and Dance Complex Field House. After topping the Bobcats three straight times around the turn of the century, the Lyons have fallen in each of the previous seven meetings between the teams. They suffered a 7-2 setback last season despite strong performances from Maya Sayarath and Eman Malik.
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Tennis Team Head Coach Aldo Santiago Named Posse 3 Mentor
February 09, 2012Longtime tennis team head coach Aldo Santiago was recently selected to serve as mentor for Mount Holyoke's third class of Posse Foundation scholars. Mount Holyoke began partnering with the Posse Foundation to admit students from high schools in Miami three years ago. This year's group of 10 will begin taking classes in September.
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NEWMAC Announces Fall Academic All-Conference Squads
November 10, 2011The NEWMAC recently announced its 2011 Fall Academic All-Conference Teams. Twenty-three Mount Holyoke student-athletes were recognized for their achievements in their respective sports as well as in the classroom. Academic All-Conference Teams were selected for the sports of cross country, field hockey, soccer, tennis and volleyball.
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Tennis Team Set to Host Youth Clinics
October 26, 2011The Mount Holyoke tennis team will be hosting youth tennis clinics during the first two weeks of November. During the clinics, boys and girls ages 8-12 will learn the basics of the forehand, the backhand and the serve. The participants will be grouped by age, ability and experience. In addition to participating in drills and games, they will take part in dynamic warm-up and eye-hand coordination exercises.
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Tennis Falls to Wheaton in NEWMAC Quarterfinals
October 19, 2011Fifth-seeded Mount Holyoke fell 5-1 to fourth-seeded Wheaton in the Quarterfinal Round of the NEWMAC Tournament this afternoon at Beard Field House. Sophomore Kelsey Brower and senior Heather Richardson led the Lyons with an 8-3 triumph at number three doubles. It was Mount Holyoke's eighth straight trip to the postseason.
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Lyons Game Day Central: Tennis vs. Springfield
October 11, 2011Mount Holyoke and Springfield square off in a key NEWMAC match this afternoon (4:00 p.m.) at the Tennis Courts. With a win, the Lyons would qualify for their eighth straight trip to the NEWMAC Tournament. Springfield can also punch its ticket with a victory but would need some help from Clark. The Cougars are hosting Smith this afternoon. Last fall, Mount Holyoke downed the Pride for the 11th straight time, winning by a score of 5-4.
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Tennis Tops Springfield to Clinch Berth in NEWMAC Tournament
October 11, 2011Sophomore AnnElizabeth Konkel prevailed at both singles and doubles to lead Mount Holyoke to a 5-4 triumph over Springfield this afternoon at the Tennis Courts. With the win, the Lyons secured a spot in the NEWMAC Tournament for the eighth straight season. They will travel to Wheaton for a Quarterfinal Round match next Wednesday at 3:00 p.m.
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Tennis Drops Pivotal NEWMAC Match at Wheaton
October 08, 2011With a spot in the NEWMAC Tournament at stake, Mount Holyoke fell 8-1 at Wheaton this afternoon. As a result, the Lyons must now defeat Springfield in order to qualify for their eighth straight trip to the postseason. They will host the Pride on Tuesday at 4:00 p.m.
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Tennis Races Past Clark For Second Straight Win
October 06, 2011Sophomore Maya Sayarath, first year Sarah Anischik, and sophomore AnnElizabeth Konkel each prevailed at both singles and doubles to lead the Mount Holyoke to a convincing 8-1 triumph over Clark this evening at the Corash Tennis Courts. With the win, the Lyons improved to 3-5 on the year. It was their 15th straight win over their NEWMAC counterparts.
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Han and Konkel Represent Mount Holyoke at ITA Regional Championship
October 03, 2011Junior Nahrhee Han and sophomore AnnElizabeth Konkel represented Mount Holyoke at the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Division III New England Regional Championship over the weekend. The three-day tournament was hosted by Bates College.
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Tennis Takes Down Smith in Dramatic Fashion
September 27, 2011Led by junior Nahrhee Han and sophomore AnnElizabeth Konkel, Mount Holyoke picked up a dramatic 5-4 victory over longtime rival Smith this evening. Both players prevailed at singles and doubles for the Lyons, who snapped a five-match slide and earned their first NEWMAC win of the season. It was their fourth straight triumph over the Pioneers.
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MIT Trips Up Tennis
September 24, 2011Mount Holyoke fell 6-3 to MIT in NEWMAC action at the Tennis Courts this afternoon. Maya Sayarath and AnnElizabeth Konkel prevailed in their respective singles matches for the Lyons. Meanwhile, Heather Richardson and Kelsey Brower won for the second consecutive time at number three doubles.
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Lyons Game Day Central: Tennis vs. MIT
September 23, 2011Mount Holyoke closes out a three-match homestand versus NEWMAC foe MIT Saturday afternoon (1:00 p.m.) at the Tennis Courts. In 37 previous meetings between the programs, the Engineers own a 28-9 advantage. Last fall, they topped the Lyons by a score of 7-2.
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Wesleyan Holds Off Tennis
September 21, 2011Mount Holyoke fell 7-2 to non-conference foe Wesleyan this evening at the Kendall Sports and Dance Complex Field House. Heather Richardson, Kelsey Brower and Maya Sayarath each contributed points for the Lyons.
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Lyons Game Day Central: Tennis vs. Wesleyan
September 21, 2011Mount Holyoke entertains non-conference foe Wesleyan this evening at the Tennis Courts. In 28 previous meetings between the programs, the Cardinals own a 17-11 advantage. They downed the Lyons for the fourth time in a row last season, winning by a score of 8-1.
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Wellesley Sweeps Tennis to Stay Perfect
September 17, 2011Mount Holyoke fell 9-0 to NEWMAC foe Wellesley in its 2011-12 opener this afternoon. Maya Sayarath, Sarah Anischik and Eman Malik turned in solid performances for the Lyons. Wellesley has been perfect in three matches thus far this season.
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Tennis Comes Up Just Short at Simmons
September 16, 2011In a match that could have gone either way, Mount Holyoke suffered a heartbreaking 5-4 setback to Simmons this afternoon at the Winsor School Courts. Sophomore AnnElizabeth Konkel prevailed at both singles and doubles to set the tone for the Lyons.
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Lyons Game Day Central: Tennis vs. Wellesley
September 16, 2011Mount Holyoke kicks off its home slate versus Wellesley tomorrow afternoon (1:00 p.m.) at the Tennis Courts. In 54 previous meetings between the NEWMAC foes, Wellesley has prevailed 52 times. Last season, the Blue topped the Lyons twice, winning by scores of 7-2 and 5-0.
