Emily Herb Senior
Andrew Marcus Senior
Katie Moritz Senior
Men’s Tennis Team Captain Andrew Marcus
Women’s Tennis Team Captains Katie Moritz and Emily Herb
UNIVERSITY Table OF CONNECTICU T of Contents/Quick Facts 2010-11 University of Connecticut Men’s and Women’s Tennis
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The University of Connecticut
Location ............................................................................... Storrs, Conn. Founded .......................................................................................... 1881 Total Enrollment............................................................................. 29,517 Undergraduate Enrollment.......................................................... 16,765 Interim President ............................................................. Philip E. Austin Director of Athletics ........................................... Jeffrey A. Hathaway Associate Director of Athletics/Tennis Administrator..... Pat Babcock Administrative Assistants.........................Kim Gibbons, Maria Murray Nicknames ...................................................................... Huskies, UConn Conference .............................................................................. BIG EAST Colors ........................................ National Flag Blue (Navy) & White Athletic Phone ............................................................... 860-486-2725 Athletic Fax .................................................................... 860-486-3300
Athletic Communications
Associate Athletic Director/Director of Athletic Communications ................................................................................................ Mike Enright Assistant Athletic Director/Communications......................Kyle Muncy Assistant Director of Athletic Communications.........Patrick McKenna Athletic Communications Assistants............................. Kristen DeCarli, ............................................................................. Renee Adam, Matt Lee Athletic Communications Phone................................... 860-486-3531 Athletic Communications Fax....................................... 860-486-5085 Husky Hotline.................................................................. 860-486-5050 Athletic Communications Address.....2095 Hillside Road, Unit 1173 Storrs, Conn. 06269-1173 Athletic Department Website..................................UConnHuskies.com Tennis Contact.................................................................. Kristen DeCarli E-mail............................................................kristen.decarli@uconn.edu Phone................................................................................ 860-486-4707
Table of Contents .................................................................................. 1 2011 Quick Facts .................................................................................. 1 2011 Spring Schedules ........................................................................ 1 Director of Tennis Glenn Marshall........................................................ 2 Assistant Coach Kate Tellers.................................................................. 3 Assistant Coach Daniel Gal................................................................... 3 Volunteer Assistant Coach Mike Louis.................................................. 3 Men’s Tennis........................................................................................... 4-7 Women’s Tennis...................................................................................8-11 Connecticut Tennis History.............................................................. 12-13 Reasons to Attend UConn.............................................................. 14-16
Connecticut Tennis Information
Director of Tennis............................................................ Glenn Marshall ...............................................................(Connecticut ’89 - 19th season) E-mail........................................................... glenn.marshall@uconn.edu Office Phone................................................................... 860-486-0766 Men’s Assistant Coach............................................................Daniel Gal ................................................................(Bloomsburg ‘08 - first season) Women’s Assistant Coach.....................................................Kate Tellers .............................................................. (Oklahoma ’98 - fourth season) Men’s Tennis 2009-10 Record.................................................................................. 5-8 Letterwinners Returning/Lost............................................................. 7/3 Team Captain................................................................. Andrew Marcus Women’s Tennis 2009-10 Record................................................................................7-11 Letterwinners Returning/Lost............................................................. 5/3 Team Captains......................................... Emily Herb and Katie Moritz
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CREDITS:
The 2010-11 University of Connecticut Men’s and Women’s Tennis Media Guide is an official publication of the University of Connecticut Division of Athletics. This media guide was written, produced and designed by Kristen DeCarli. Cover Design by Summit Athletic Media, Inc., Charlotte, N.C. Editorial Assistance by Mike Enright and Luanne Dunstan. Special Thanks to Glenn Marshall and Kate Tellers. Photography by Steve Slade. Additional copies for media purposes may be obtained online at the University of Connecticut Athletic Department website at UConnHuskies.com.
Men’s Spring Schedule February
at Brown vs. Stony Brook [at Army in West Point, N.Y.] at Army
7 8 9 10 16 26 31
vs. Bryant # vs. Sacred Heart # vs. Wabash # vs. Minnesota State - Mankato # at Fairfield GEORGETOWN* MARIST
TBA TBA TBA TBA 2:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m.
3 10 12 16 20 28-30
ST. JOHN’S* ST. FRANCIS BOSTON COLLEGE VILLANOVA* BOSTON UNIVERSITY BIG EAST Tournament (at South Bend, Ind.)
Noon 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Noon 3:00 p.m. TBA
April
# Spring Break Trip in Puerto Rico
Women’s Spring Schedule February
5 12 12
March
The University of Connecticut is committed to honoring collegiate athletic competition by demonstrating pride, responsibility and respect. The UConn community, fans, alumni, students, coaches and student-athletes promote these core values as proud Huskies and first class competitors.
TBA 1:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
BOLD indicates home contest
12 13 22
vs. Stony Brook [at Army in West Point, N.Y.] at Army MASSACHUSETTS
9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m.
March 7 9 10 22 26 30
vs. Bryant # vs. Virginia Tech # vs. Valparaiso # CINCINNATI* GEORGETOWN* at Providence*
TBA TBA 3:00 p.m. TBA 11:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
at St. John’s* MARQUETTE* WEST VIRGINIA* at Rutgers* SETON HALL* VILLANOVA* at Syracuse* BIG EAST Tournament (at South Bend, Ind.)
2:30 p.m. Noon 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Noon 10:00 a.m.
April 6 8 10 13 15 16 22 28-30
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Glenn Marshall
Director of Tennis
Connecticut ’89, ’93 19th Season
In his 14th season as the Director of Tennis at the University of Connecticut, Glenn Marshall enters his 19th season working with the tennis programs overall. He has served as the men’s tennis team head coach since the 1992 season and took the helm of both the men’s and women’s programs in 1997. Throughout his tenure, the women’s tennis team has continued to rise within the BIG EAST Conference. Last season, he led the team to its fourth consecutive appearance in the BIG EAST Tournament. Marshall continues to look to guide the team back to a .500 record as he did in 2006-07 when UConn finished the year with an 11-11 record and a seventh-place finish at the conference tournament. Men’s tennis concluded the year last season 5-8, while picking up impressive wins over Boston University (6-1) and Villanova (4-3). The squad finished the 2008-09 season above .500, with an 8-7 record, for the first time since the 2000-01 (13-8) and reached the BIG EAST Tournament as well. Marshall was elected the president of the BIG EAST Tennis Coaches Association by his peers in 2004. In this position, he represents the interests of all of the BIG EAST tennis programs and facilitates the development of new conference rules and all the details pertaining to the conference championships. In the 2001 fall season, Marshall’s men’s and women’s tennis teams combined for a 27-14 record, for a .659 winning-percentage, the highest for the women’s program since he took over in the 1997-98 season. The women’s tennis team captured the New England Championships that season. Individually, UConn took championships in five of the six singles brackets and two of the three doubles brackets at the New England Championships. Prior to that, Marshall led the men’s tennis team to a 20-5 season in 1999-2000. Twenty wins set a single-season record for total wins while the Huskies capped off the season with a seventh place finish at the BIG EAST Championships. That year, UConn earned notable wins against Maryland, Georgetown, Seton Hall and Providence. Marshall has guided the men’s tennis team to four championships, including in his first year as head coach. In the spring of 1993, he led the Huskies to the New England Championship with men’s tennis capturing the ECAC Championship title that fall (1993). UConn defended each crown the following season, winning the New England Championship and the ECAC titles the following spring and fall of 1994. Off the court, Marshall has assisted in the research and development of tennis racquets for professional players at Bosworth International in Boca Raton, Fla. Marshall serves as the Director of Tennis at the Madison Beach Club during the summer months. He and the staff at Madison instruct over 130 juniors and run an extensive adult program that includes USTA league play and lessons. He attended Keene State College in New Hampshire for a year prior to transferring to the University of Connecticut in the fall of 1986. He was a threeyear letterwinner with the men’s tennis program at UConn, graduating in 1989 with a bachelor’s of fine arts degree in music. Marshall was the top singles and doubles player for the Huskies and was voted the team captain for the 1988-89 season. He completed his master’s degree in sport management in 1993. Marshall resides in his hometown of Glastonbury, Conn., with his wife, Carolyn, and their two children, Carter (15) and Christine (13). • Earned his 100th career women’s tennis victory when the Huskies defeated Villanova, 6-1 on April 6, 2008. • Led the women’s team to a .500 finish in 2006-07 for the first time in four years and its highest finish at the BIG EAST Championship (seventh) with the program under his direction. • Helped the Huskies to an overall record of 27-14 in 2001-02 and the highest combined winning percentage (.659) in his tenure. • Led UConn men’s team to a single-season school record 20-5 (.800) year in 1999-2000. • Guided the Husky men to back-to-back New England Championships and ECAC Championships in 1993 and 1994. • Appointed Director of Tennis in 1997. Recorded his 200th coaching victory, men’s and women’s combined, in the 2004-05 season. • Led the men to a second place finish in the ECAC Championship in 1997 and 1998. • Aided the men’s tennis team to two-consecutive BIG EAST Tournament berths in the 2007-08 and 2008-09 seasons. • Helped the women’s tennis team reach the BIG EAST Tournament for the past three-consecutive seasons.
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Year 1992-93 1993-94 1994-95 1995-96 1996-97 1997-98 1998-99 1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 TOTAL
Men 16-6 8-10 8-9 5-14 12-6 8-12 13-7 20-5 10-11 13-8 8-9 7-12 8-11 8-13 5-15 6-9-1 8-7 5-8 168-172-1
Women --- --- --- --- --- 4-25 6-16 11-14 9-11 14-6 11-9 11-10-1 7-13 7-16 11-11 9-8 9-11 7-11 116-161-1
Combined 16-6 8-10 8-9 5-14 12-6 12-37 19-23 31-19 19-22 27-14 19-18 18-22-1 15-24 15-29 16-26 15-17-1 17-18 12-19 284-333-2
Year-by-Year Results
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Kate Tellers Assistant Coach
Oklahoma ’98 Fourth Season
Kate Tellers resumes her post as an assistant coach with the University of Connecticut women’s tennis team for her fourth season. Tellers was a coach with various club and high school teams for eight years prior to becoming an assistant at UConn. Tellers was a four-year letterwinner at the University of Oklahoma where she earned a pair of Big 12 Champion titles in both singles and doubles play. The two-year captain, was an ITA Academic All-American in 1998 after receiving conference academic accolades in each of her four seasons. She graduated from Oklahoma in 1998 with a bachelor’s degree in heath/sports science and social science. Prior to her collegiate playing experience, Tellers was a three-time state champion while attending Heritage Hall High School in Oklahoma City, Okla. The former Kate Dunlevy is married to Shawn Tellers and has three children, Jake, Mara Faith and Will.
Daniel Gal Assistant Coach
Bloomsburg ’08 First Season
Dan Gal enters his first season in 2010-11 as an assistant coach with the University of Connecticut men’s tennis team. A native of Pittsburgh, Pa., Gal was a standout at Bloomsburg University. He was a team captain for three years and played No. 1 singles and doubles his last three years. During his time at Bloomsburg, he won the PSAC singles, doubles and team titles. He was a two-time PSAC men’s tennis Athlete of the Year, two-time PSAC Top-Ten Award recipient and an ITA Scholar Athlete. In 2008, he was awarded the ITA/DII Arthur Ashe, Jr. Leadership and Sportsmanship Award. This award, which dates back to 1984, is given to NCAA Divisions I, II and III, NAIA and JuCo men’s and women’s players who have exhibited outstanding sportsmanship and leadership as well as scholastic, humanitarian and tennis achievements. Prior to his arrival at Connecticut, Gal taught tennis at a local club in Pittsburgh, Pa, where he taught nationally-ranked juniors and traveled all over the country to national tournaments. Gal received a bachelor’s degree in Finance from Bloomsburg in 2008. He currently resides in Vernon, Conn.
Mike Louis Volunteer Assistant Coach
Connecticut ’05, ‘07 Seventh Season
Michael Louis enters his seventh season with the University of Connecticut men’s tennis team. A native of New York, N.Y., Louis was a four-year letterwinner for the Huskies from 2000-04. A former team captain, Louis compiled an overall record of 35-32 in singles competition at UConn. He remained with the team during the 2005 season as a student-coach and became an assistant coach with the program the following year.
in sport management in 2007.
Prior to his arrival at Connecticut, Louis attended the Humanities High School and was named the New York Public School Athletic League Tennis Player of the Year his senior season. He was also the recipient of the Iron Horse Award for tennis. Louis received a bachelor’s degree in exercise physiology from Connecticut in 2005 and went on to earn his master’s degree
The University of Connecticut Tennis Courts were dedicated in August 2005 and feature four practice courts and six for competition. 2010-11 UCONN TENNIS
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Men’s Tennis Roster
Spring Preview
Name
UConn begins the 2011 spring season in West Point, N.Y. for the second year in a row as the Huskies will face Stony Brook and Army once again to kick off their spring campaign. Following their opening dual matches at Army, UConn will head to Puerto Rico for their spring break trip, where the Huskies will compete against Bryant and Sacred Heart to get ready for their BIG EAST schedule. The Huskies’ conference schedule begins on March 26 when the Huskies host the Georgetown Hoyas in Storrs, Conn. The Huskies will host Marist College in a mid-week battle on March 31 before welcoming St. John’s to Storrs on April 3 in UConn’s third consecutive dual match on their home courts. UConn will then travel to in-state rival Fairfield on April 14 before returning home to host Villanova (April 16) and Boston University (April 20). This year’s BIG EAST Tournament will take place once again in South Bend, Ind. and will be hosted by Notre Dame on April 28-30. UConn will rely upon its team leader in Andrew Marcus, who is the Huskies’ lone senior on the roster this spring. Scott Warden will also step up to help guide the team to the BIG EAST Championships. The Huskies welcome freshmen Teddy Margules and Ryan Carr to the mix as both had stellar outings in the fall in their debut season with the Huskies.
Dave Adams Matthew Burns Ricardo Cardona Ryan Carr Wei Lin Andrew Marcus Teddy Margules Nic Visinski Scott Warden Jai Yoon
Yr. Hometown/High School
Jr. Jr. Jr. Fr. So. Sr. Fr. Jr. Jr. Jr.
Andover, Mass./Andover Middletown, N.Y./Minisink Valley Guaynabo, P.R./Academica del Perpetuo Socorro Madison, Conn./Fairfield Prep (Fairfield, Conn.) Bayside, N.Y./Benjamin Cardozo Potomac, Md./Winston Churchhill New York, N.Y./Professional Children’s School (N.Y.) Fairfield, Conn./Fairfield Warde Boardman, Ohio/Boardman Bayside, N.Y./Indiana University/Queens Community
2010 Spring Results February 12 13 27
at Army vs. Stony Brook UMBC
7 8 10 20 26
vs. Lake Forest $ vs. Valparaiso $ vs. Northern Illinois $ at Brown at Boston University
1 7 10 11 16 22
at St. John’s* FAIRFIELD at Georgetown* at Villanova* MARIST vs. Villanova
March
April
L, 5-2 L, 7-0 L, 5-1 W, 7-0 W, 7-0 L, 4-3 L, 5-2 W, 6-1 L, 6-1 W, 5-2 L, 4-3 W, 4-3 Cancelled L, 4-3
2010 Fall Results September 11 15 24-26
Fairfield Doubles Invitational at Hartford UConn Invitational
1-3 8-10 12 14-17 20 29-31
Bucknell Invitational Quinnipiac Invitational SACRED HEART ITA Regionals QUINNIPIAC Connecticut State Championships
October
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NTF W, 6-1 NTF NTF NTF Postponed NTF W, 4-3 NTF
NTF - No Team Finish
Fall Review Men’s tennis began the 2010 season with multiple solid performances at the Fairfield Doubles Invitational before the Huskies’ first dual match of the year against Hartford, one which UConn dominated with a 6-1 victory. Andrew Marcus led the way winning both his singles and doubles’ matches. The season continued as the Huskies’ hosted the UConn Invitational as Marcus and Scott Warden won the A Doubles Flight, while Warden won the A singles flight, Dave Adams won the B Singles Flight and Teddy Margules won the D Singles Flight. The Huskies continued to dominate dual match competition as they blanked Siena 7-0 in Loudonville, N.Y. Andrew Marcus led the way for the Huskies as he won both his singles match (6-4, 6-4) and his doubles match (8-3) along with teammate Scott Warden. UConn then played in back-to-back invitationals on the road as the Huskies traveled to Bucknell Oct. 1-3 and then to Quinnipiac Oct. 8-10. Marcus and Warden led the way once again with a win in the A Doubles Flight at Quinnipiac. The Huskies’ dual match-up against Sacred Heart was postponed due to inclement weather before the Huskies edged Quinnipiac in dual play by a score of 4-3. With the score tied, freshman Margules won his singles match to clinch the team victory. The fall season concluded at the Connecticut State Championships in New Haven, Conn. In the backdraw singles’ final of the CT State Championships, Ryan Carr and Warden battled their way into the final where they were set to face each other. They did not play the final match.
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Senior
Andrew Marcus Potomac, Md. Winston Churchill
As this year’s lone captain for the UConn men’s tennis team, has developed into an outstanding leader...gained valuable maturity and experience over the past few years … looks to continue to be an impact player in both lineups … naturally talented player who has an incredible feel for the game … versatile player from all parts of the court … possesses great hands and feel around the net … has a strong head for big moments in the match … will help UConn near the top of the lineups in both singles and doubles this season. Personal: Andrew Robert Marcus … son of Ken and Joy Marcus … a resource economics major … born on Jan. 6, 1989.
Junior
Dave Adams Andover, Mass. Andover
At 6’6” Adams is a big force on the tennis court with a huge serve and controlling forehand … plays an aggressive style of the game and loves to dictate points from the baseline … has worked hard to develop his game and become a smarter competitor … has matured into a solid singles and doubles player who will continue to aid the Huskies in both lineups. Personal: Dave Samuel Adams … son of Dr. Ken and Anita Adams … a finance major … born on Aug. 18, 1989.
Junior
Matthew Burns Middletown, N.Y. Minisink Valley
Crafty all-court player that can construct points with spin or pace … knows how to open the court and finish points at the net … able to play from all parts of the court and possesses solid groundstrokes and great hands at the net … has a cool demeanor and steady mental game … has the tools and fundamentals of an all-court player … with added experience will only grow as a competitor. Personal: Matthew Edward Burns … son of Lee and Laurie Burns … an exercise science major … born on Nov. 20, 1989.
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Ricardo Cardona Guaynabo, P.R. Perpetuo Socorro
An extremely talented player who strikes the ball well … able to dictate points off both sides with his penetrating groundstrokes … looks to build upon his competitive experience from last year … incredible potential to be a starter in the lineup this season. Personal: Ricardo Rene Cardona … son of Ricardo Cardona and Ana Maria Maldonado … a resource economics major … born on Feb. 7, 1990.
Junior
Nic Visinski Fairfield, Conn. Fairfield
A very athletic player with a big forehand, great speed and work ethic … has worked hard to add more consistency and better net play to his game … a hardhitting player with a positive attitude and tremendous work ethic … possesses great ability and agility … plays an overpowering game from the baseline … has the ability to take control of points with one shot … looks to continue to add more dimensions to his game to become an all-court player. Personal: Nicholas Charles Visinski … son of Richard and Shelley Visinski … a mechanical engineer major … born on Oct. 31, 1990.
Junior
Scott Warden Boardman, Ohio Boardman
Looks to build upon his successful freshman season in which he was a valuable player in both singles and doubles lineups … valuable teammate who is hard working both on and off the court … an all-court presence and great knowledge of the game … has a consistent backcourt game and solid volleys … constructs points intelligently and in a variety of ways with smart shot selection. Personal: Scott Michaels Warden … son of Steve and Sally Warden … a finance major … born on April 22, 1990.
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Jai Yoon Bayside, N.Y. Bayside
Has made an immediate impact and proven to be a great addition to the team in both singles and doubles … a mature and mentally strong player that can make the necessary adjustments to always be a tough competitor … a very steady and solid player with an all-court game … can use a variety of spin and pace to keep his opponents off balance and finish points. Personal: Jai Y. Yoon … son of Dong Ha and Kyong Yoon … a economics major … born on May 9, 1989.
Sophomore
Wei Lin Bayside, N.Y. Bayside
An incredibly talented player with great feel for the game … hard working individual both on and off the court … a natural net player that has worked hard in the fall to become a threat off the ground … has gained tremendous experience thus far in his young career as a Husky … looks to continue to grow his game and become a threat in both lineups. Personal: Wei Cheng Lin … son of Kunghung and Wendy Lin … a computer science and engineering major … born on Nov. 3, 1990.
Freshman
Ryan Carr Madison, Conn. Fairfield Prepatory
Looks to add value to the line up right away. He has very good groundstrokes and looks to construct points very well. Mentally, he is very mature. Will be a dominant force in his college career. Personal: Ryan Carr … son of Michael and Lisa Carr … an exploratory major … born on September 11, 1992.
Freshman
Teddy Margules New York, N.Y.
Professional Children’s School
Has a big serve and likes to develope the point using it. Always hard working on and off the court. Will be looking to develop as an all court player in his years to come. Personal: Teddy Margules … son of Eric Margules and Leah Carr … an exploratory major … born on Nov. 13, 1991.
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Women’s Tennis Roster Name
Julia Allen Marie Gargiulo Alexa Gregory Sarah Griffin Emily Herb Jennifer Learmonth Abby McKeon Katie Moritz Lauren Rothermich Emily Searle Lauren Wilmarth
Spring Preview
Yr. Hometown/High School
So. Fr. Jr. So. Sr. Fr. So. Sr. So. Jr. So.
Raleigh, N.C./St. David’s School Weston, Conn./Weston State College, Pa./State College Area Cheshire, Conn./Cheshire Cherry Hill, N.J./Cherry Hill East York, Pa./Central York Westford, Mass./Westford York, Pa./York Suburban Sutton, Mass./Sutton Lyme, Conn./Old Lyme Andover, Mass./Philips Academy
2010 Spring Results February 13 14 26 27
vs. Stony Brook at Army vs. West Virginia* at Cincinnati*
7 8 10 17 24 28 31
vs. Illinois State vs. Bethel vs. Liberty at Fairfield PROVIDENCE* SYRACUSE* RUTGERS*
2 10 11 16 18 22 23 24
at Seton Hall* at Georgetown* at Villanova* ST. JOHN’S* PITTSBURGH* vs. Marquette (BIG EAST Championships) vs. Cincinnati (BIG EAST Championships) vs. St. John’s (BIG EAST Championships)
March
April
L, 6-1 L, 7-0 L, 6-1 L, 4-3 L, 7-0 W, 7-0 L, 4-3 W, 6-1 W, 6-1 L, 5-2 L, 6-1 W, 4-3 L, 4-2 W, 7-0 L, 5-2 W, 5-2 L, 4-0 W, 4-3 Cancelled
2010 Fall Results September 11 17-19 24-25
Fairfield Invitational Quinnipiac Invitational Army Invitational
1-3 12 20
Bucknell Invitational Sacred Heart QUINNIPIAC
October
NTF NTF NTF NTF L, 4-3 W, 5-2 NTF=No Team Finish
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UConn opens the spring season with a road trip to West Point, N.Y., where the Huskies will take on Stony Brook and Army in back-to-back days to begin the 2011 campaign. They will continue away from Storrs, competing against three challenging opponents in Bryant, Virginia Tech and Valparaiso on their Spring Break Trip in Puerto Rico. The BIG EAST season begins with two consecutive matches at home as UConn will host Cincinnati on March 22, then Georgetown on March 26. UConn will continue BIG EAST play with back-to-back road matches against Providence then St. John’s. The Huskies will return to Storrs to host three straight conference opponents with matches against Marquette, West Virginia and Rutgers. The Huskies will finish off the regular season of play with two BIG EAST matches in Storrs against Seton Hall and Villanova. UConn’s final regular season match will be on the road at Syracuse before the BIG EAST Championship in late April. The 2011 BIG EAST Championship is set to begin on April 28 and will take place in South Bend, Ind., hosted by Notre Dame. The Huskies have yet again another talented freshman class joining the program this season. Jennifer Learmonth, Lucy Nutting and Marie Gargiulo will look up to the leadership from seniors Emily Herb and Katie Moritz. Abby McKeon, Lauren Wilmarth, Sarah Griffin and Lauren Rothermich are all coming off their freshman campaign and hope to bring more experience to the table this year. More leadership and understanding of the game will come from juniors Alexa Gregory and Emily Searle as they are part of a program with a lot of depth and talent on the roster.
Fall Review UConn had a successful start to the 2010-11 season, performing well at the annual Fairfield Doubles Invitational in Fairfield, Conn. Lauren Wilmarth began her sophomore year pairing up with classmate Sarah Griffin to win the C Flight Doubles with an 8-4 win over a Bryant University duo. At the Quinnipiac Invitational, Abby McKeon breezed through the C Singles, winning the title after a 6-2, 6-0 win over Seton Hall’s Karina Cordero Martinez. Freshman Lucy Nutting teamed up with Wilmarth to win the B Doubles with an 8-3 win over Seton Hall’s Tugcon Belfin Sunbul and Martinez. Nutting continued her strong start with the Huskies as she won both her singles and doubles matches at the New England Invitational. Nutting won the #6 Flight Singles with a come-from-behind 5-7, 6-3, (10-5) victory over Bryant’s I. Rodriguez Lockwood. In doubles competition, her and Wilmarth won the #3 Flight with an 8-5 win over teammates Marie Gargiulo and Sarah Griffin. Wilmarth and Nutting blanked both their semifinal and quarterfinal competitiors 8-0 to reach the final. Abby McKeon won the #5 Singles Flight at the New England Invitational as she defeated Fairfield’s Nikki Jackson 6-4, 6-1 in the final match. UConn split its dual matches, falling to Sacred Heart 4-3 and defeating Quinnipiac 5-2. Against Quinnipiac, McKeon won her match in a pair of 6-2 sets, while Nutting came from behind in her singles’ match to win 2-6, 6-3, 6-3. Both Emily Herb and Jennifer Learmonth won their singles’ matches, respectively. In doubles’ competition, Learmonth and Herb combined for an 8-3 win, while Nutting and Wilmarth were also victorious in their doubles’ match, winning 8-4 to help the Huskies to a team victory.
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Emily Herb Cherry Hill, N.J. Cherry Hill East
Senior captain … solid all around player … has been in the top half of singles throughout her career … looking to have a great senior season … has great doubles’ skill set as well. Personal: Emily Caroline Herb … daughter of Michael and Pam Herb … a sociology major … born on Nov. 4, 1988.
Senior
Katie Moritz York, Pa. York Suburban
Senior captain … looking to contribute in singles and doubles this year … had a great spring last year in doubles with graduate Kelley LoRusso … stepped in singles last spring and played well … big serve and with soft hands at the net. Personal: Kathleen Anne Moritz … daughter of Michael and Diane Moritz … an exercise science major … born on March 21, 1989.
Junior
Alexa Gregory State College, Pa. State College Area
Solid baseline player who has developed an all-court game … valuable contributor in doubles as well … great work ethic … will continue to get better and better … will be a major asset in singles and doubles this year. Personal: Alexa Danielle Gregory … daughter of Alex and Dawn Gregory … a communications major … born on Aug. 6, 1990.
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Emily Searle Lyme, Conn. Old Lyme
Will look to contribute to the Huskies this season … a very consistent player … hard worker … gives 100-percent effort in all that she does. Personal: Emily May Searle … daughter of Herb and Amy Searle … an allied health sciences major … born on May 11, 1990.
Sophomore
Julia Allen Raleigh, N.C. St. David’s School
Consistent and solid groundstrokes … continuing to work on her all-court game … looking to contribute in singles this year. Personal: Julia Maria Allen … daughter of Louis and Lynne Allen … an allied health sciences major … born on May 16, 1991.
Sophomore
Sarah Griffin Cheshire, Conn. Cheshire
A left-handed player with a solid serve … likes coming into the net and hitting volleys … works hard on and off the court … played solid doubles in the fall of 2010. Personal: Sarah Courtney Griffin … daughter of Stephen and Maureen Griffin … a marketing major … born on Sept. 25, 1991.
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Abby McKeon Westford, Mass. Westford
A great leader in the weight room and on the court as well … gives a 100-percent effort in everything that she does … always positive and cheering on her teammates … big serve with solid groundstrokes … will attack the net. Personal: Abigail Marie McKeon … daughter of James and Molly McKeon … a pre-kinesiology major … born on Feb. 22, 1991.
Lauren Rothermich
Sophomore
Sutton, Mass. Sutton
Will look to contribute to the Huskies’ success this season … continues to improve everyday … big serve with a big forehand as well. Personal: Lauren Elizabeth Rothermich … daughter of Gregory and Susan Rothermich … an environmental science major … born on May 15, 1991.
Sophomore
Lauren Wilmarth Andover, Mass. Philips Academy
Very solid groundstrokes … has no fear of going for and hitting that big shot … continuing to develop an all-court game … works very hard and has a positive attitude on and off the court. Personal: Lauren Alexandra Wilmarth … daughter of Roger and Mary Ann Wilmarth … an animal science major … born on Nov. 2, 1990.
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Freshman
Marie Gargiulo Weston, Conn. Weston
A good new addition in singles and doubles … adds great depth to the team … has a big serve … likes doubles and enjoys coming into the net. Personal: Marie Gargiulo … daughter of Edward and Rose Gargiulo … a pre-teaching major … born on Sept. 1, 1992.
Jennifer Learmonth
Freshman
York, Pa. Central York
A freshman with a big serve who will look to compete in the top half of the lineup right away … a very consistent all-court player … has a good doubles skills set as well. Personal: Jennifer Charlotte Learmonth … daughter of George and Nancy Learmonth … an exploratory major … born June 4, 1992.
Freshman
Lucy Nutting Wilmington, Del. Tower Hill School
An athletic and strong player … hits hard off the ground on both sides … has no fear on the court … a good addition in both singles and doubles. Personal: Lucy Elizabeth Nutting … daughter of Bill Nutting and Lelia Ferrer … a pre-communication sciences major … born on March 29, 1992.
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UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICU T the big east conference 2010-11 University of Connecticut Men’s and Women’s Tennis
The 2010-11 academic year is the 32nd in the history of The BIG EAST Conference as the unique consortium marches on competing at the highest level with integrity and sportsmanship.
Since opening its doors in 1979, the league has won 28 national championships in six different sports and 128 student-athletes have won individual national titles.
The BIG EAST has gone through membership changes since its birth, but the 2010-11 year marks the conference’s sixth straight with the same 16-member group, the nation’s largest Division I-A conference.
In 2003-04, Connecticut became the first school in NCAA history to win the men’s and women’s NCAA basketball titles in the same season. In ’02-03, the BIG EAST became the first conference in NCAA history to win the men’s and women’s titles in the same year when the Syracuse men and the Connecticut women captured their respective national championships. In men’s basketball, BIG EAST squads have won three of the last 12 NCAA championships. BIG EAST women’s teams have taken seven of the last 11 NCAA titles.
The BIG EAST Conference’s goals have always been the same. The outstanding performances of the student-athletes at BIG EAST schools are evidence of the league’s proud tradition of success. The league has always been able to boast that many of its best students are also its best athletes. The 2009-10 year was no different. Seven BIG EAST student-athletes were named NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship winners. Maya Moore, Connecticut’s women’s basketball standout, won the NCAA Honda-Broderick Award as the nation’s top female studentathlete. She also was named the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-American of the Year for women’s basketball. Moore was the fifth BIG EAST women’s student-athlete to win the Honda-Broderick Award. In the athletic arena, BIG EAST student-athletes again enjoyed success on the national stage. The Connecticut women’s basketball team won its second straight national championship and its seventh overall crown. The Villanova women’s cross country team also won the NCAA title. The Notre Dame women’s soccer team reached the NCAA College Cup for the second straight year. The Syracuse women’s lacrosse squad reached the Final Four. On the men’s side, West Virginia’s basketball team became the BIG EAST’s 16th team to reach the NCAA Final Four and won the conference’s academic achievement award. The Notre Dame men’s lacrosse team advanced to the NCAA championship game. Individually, three BIG EAST student-athletes won NCAA titles. Cincinnati’s Josh Schneider won the 50 freestyle in men’s swimming. In track, Louisville’s D’Ana McCarty repeated as the NCAA indoor winner in the weight throw. Louisville’s Matt Hughes won the 3,000 steeplechase. Another Cardinal, Austen Childs, was the national runner-up in men’s tennis singles. BIG EAST football maintained its national profile as a competitively balanced group. Cincinnati won its second straight league championship in 2009 and compiled an undefeated regular season. The Bearcats finished third in the final Bowl Championship Series standings. Six of the league’s eight squads went to bowl games and helped the BIG EAST post a 4-2 bowl record. Rutgers, one of the bowl winners, also was recognized for having the nation’s highest NCAA APR rating, which measures academic success. The BIG EAST has continued to produce student-athletes who are at the forefront of athletic and academic achievement. In 2009-10, 22 BIG EAST players from 10 schools were chosen to their respective ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America Teams. Over 400 student-athletes have earned academic all-America honors. The BIG EAST became the nation’s largest Division I-A conference in 2005-06 when five new members began competing. The new schools were: University of Cincinnati, DePaul University, University of Louisville, Marquette University and the University of South Florida. BIG EAST institutions reside in nine of the nation’s top 35 largest media markets, including New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Tampa, Pittsburgh, Hartford, Cincinnati and Milwaukee. With its newest members, BIG EAST markets contain almost one-fourth of all television households in the U.S.
Proactive movement has been a signature strategy for the conference that was born in 1979. The BIG EAST continually turns challenges into opportunities to become stronger. In 2009-10, the BIG EAST added men’s lacrosse to its growing list of sports, which increased its total to 24 sport championships. The BIG EAST became a reality on May 31, 1979, following a meeting of athletic directors from Providence College, St. John’s, Georgetown and Syracuse universities. Seton Hall, Connecticut and Boston College completed the original seven school alliance. While the membership has both increased and changed, the focus of the BIG EAST has not wavered. The conference reflects a tradition of broad based programs, led by administrators and coaches who place a constant emphasis on academic integrity. Its student athletes own significantly high graduation rates and their record of scholastic achievement notably show a balance between intercollegiate athletics and academics. Any successful organization has had the good fortune to have outstanding leadership. The BIG EAST primarily was the brainchild of Dave Gavitt, who was the conference’s first Commissioner. Michael Tranghese, the league’s first full-time employee, and for 11 years the associate to Gavitt, became Commissioner in 1990. In his first year, he administered the formation of The BIG EAST Football Conference. In 2009-10, the BIG EAST had one significant change. Tranghese stepped down from his position on June 30, 2009. John Marinatto, who had served as senior associate commissioner, moved into the Commissioner’s chair and continued to steer the conference on its path of success. The league has long been considered a leader in innovative concepts in promotion and publicity, particularly regarding television. Those efforts have resulted in unparalleled visibility for BIG EAST student athletes. The conference has enjoyed long-standing relationships with CBS, ESPN, Inc. and ABC. BIG EAST men’s basketball games are regular sellouts at campus and major public arenas, including the annual men’s BIG EAST Championship in Madison Square Garden. The women’s basketball championship has led all conferences in attendance for the past seven years. Attendance figures also are significant in soccer and baseball. More than 575 BIG EAST student-athletes have earned all America recognition and dozens have won individual NCAA national championships. The BIG EAST has been well represented in U.S. or foreign national and Olympic teams. Several athletes earned gold medals. The BIG EAST has its headquarters in Providence where the conference administers to more than 5,500 student-athletes.
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men’s tennis history
2010-11 University of Connecticut Men’s and Women’s Tennis
Year-by-Year Results
Year
Fall Spring Total
Men’s Tennis HIstory
Postseason
1981-82
2-3
3-5
5-8
5th Place, BIG EAST Championship
1982-83
2-3
7-4
9-7
8th Place, BIG EAST Championship
1983-84
2-4
6-5
8-9
5th Place, BIG EAST Championship
1984-85
3-4
4-7
7-11
T6th Place, New England Championship, 4th Place, BIG EAST Championship
Head Coach: John Chapman
Year
Fall Spring Total
Postseason
1985-86
4-3
6-6
10-9
4th Place, New England Championship, 3rd Place, BIG EAST Championship
1986-87
3-5
6-7
9-12
9th Place, New England Championship, T3rd Place, BIG EAST Championship
1987-88
4-4
6-6
10-10
8th Place, New England Championship, 6th Place, BIG EAST Championship
1988-89
4-3
8-5
12-8
4th Place, New England Championship, 9th Place, BIG EAST Championship
1989-90
3-4
5-5
8-9
9th Place, New England Championship, 7th Place, BIG EAST Championship
1990-91
2-2
4-4
6-6
5th Place, New England Championship, 8th Place, BIG EAST Championship
1991-92
5-1
12-5
17-6
4th Place, New England Championship, 7th Place, BIG EAST Championship
Head Coach: Ben Kirtland
Year
Fall Spring Total
Postseason
1992-93 5-2
11-4
16-6
1st Place, New England Championship, 3rd Place, BIG EAST Championship
1993-94 1-4
7-6
8-10
1st Place, New England Championship, 1st Place, ECAC Championship, 6th Place, BIG EAST Championship
1994-95 4-2
4-7
8-9
1st Place, ECAC Championship, 8th Place, BIG EAST Championship
1995-96 1-6
4-8
5-14
11th Place, BIG EAST Championship, 5th Place, New England Championship
1996-97 3-2
9-4
12-6
8th Place, BIG EAST Championship, 2nd Place, New England Championship
1997-98 6-2
2-10
8-12
11th Place, BIG EAST Championship, 2nd Place ECAC Championship
1998-99 6-0
7-7
13-7
6th Place, BIG EAST Championship
1999-00 5-2
15-3
20-5
7th Place, BIG EAST Championship
2000-01 4-3
6-8
10-11
2001-02 5-0
8-8
13-8
2002-03 3-0
5-9
8-9
2003-04 2-2
5-10
7-12
2004-05 2-3
6-8
8-11
2005-06 3-0
5-13
8-13
2006-07 3-0
2-15
5-15
2007-08 4-1
6-9-1
10-10-1
9th Place, BIG EAST Championship
2008-09 4-1
8-7
12-8
9th Place, BIG EAST Championship
2009-10 3-1-1
5-8
8-9-1
10th Place, BIG EAST Championship
Head Coach: Glenn Marshall
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The University of Connecticut men’s tennis program began in 1932, when coach Marcel Kessel first launched men’s tennis at Connecticut. Through the years, the program has been led by outstanding coaches, including Dr. John Y. Squires, John Chapman and Ben Kirtland. For one year, UConn men’s tennis was guided by legendary Husky men’s basketball coach Hugh Greer, who in 1953 led Connecticut to its first of three Yankee Conference tennis titles. Connecticut, which also won Yankee Conference titles in 1954 and 1964, became a member of the BIG EAST Conference in 1980. Guiding the move to the BIG EAST was veteran head coach John Chapman, who directed the men’s tennis team for 28 years (1956-1984). Current UConn head coach and director of tennis operations, Glenn Marshall, has continued the successful tradition of Husky tennis coaches by leading Connecticut to back-to-back New England Championships (1993 and 1994) and ECAC Championships (1993 and 1994), since taking over for Ben Kirtland in November of 1992. The men’s tennis team has reached the BIG EAST Tournament for the past two seasons and doubled its total wins from the 2006-07 season to the 2007-08 season. The Huskies compete each academic year in both a fall and spring season, with the ambitious spring schedule featuring a spring break trip and several non-conference contests in preparation for the BIG EAST Tournament Championships. This season, Notre Dame will host the conference’s championship competition in South Bend, Ind. During the University’s spring break, both the men’s and women’s tennis teams will travel to Puerto Rico for its spring break competition. In recent years, the UConn men and women have taken annual spring trips to Bermuda, Southern California, Florida, Arizona and South Carolina. Men’s Tennis BIG EAST Academic All-Stars Dave Adams.................................................................................. 2008-09, 09-10 Bryan Adinolfi............................................................................................................. 1999-00 Gregory Bartek........................................................................................... 1990-91, 92-93 Alexander Brandfon.................................................................................................. 2003-04 Matt Burns.................................................................................................2009-10 Thomas Cook............................................................................................................... 2009-10 Eric Engstrom....................................................................................1994-95, 95-96, 96-97 Mike Furman....................................................................................2000-01, 01-02, 02-03 Joe Goldstein.....................................................................2006-07, 07-08, 08-09, 09-10 Andrew Graham........................................................................................................ 1995-96 Michael Greenberg................................................................................................... 1990-91 Craig Helstowski.......................................................................................... 2005-06, 06-07 Allon Kallisher............................................................................................................. 1993-94 Go Kamiyama............................................................................................................ 2004-05 Mitchell Katz................................................................................................. 1995-96, 96-97 Michael Louis.............................................................................................................. 2003-04 Andrew Marcus.................................................................. 2007-08, 08-09, 09-10 Joel Merrifield............................................................................................................ 1996-97 Joey Michaels....................................................................2005-06, 06-07, 07-08, 08-09 Alex Orbanowski......................................................................................... 1995-96, 96-97 Andrew Porter............................................................................................................ 2000-01 Matthew Pressman..................................................................................................... 1992-93 Brian Ravesloot...............................................................................................2001-02,02-03 Aaron Ribchinsky........................................................................................................ 2005-06 George Rzepecki....................................................................................................... 2003-04 Adam Sadowski................................................................1997-98, 98-99, 99-00, 01-02 Sho Sato...................................................................................................................... 2004-05 Richard Saxe.............................................................................................................. 1997-98 Ben Schueler....................................................................................2006-07, 07-08, 08-09 Andy Sweatt......................................................................2000-01, 01-02, 02-03, 03-04 Timothy Stonecipher.................................................................................................. 1996-97 Christopher Manimbo................................................................................................ 1998-99 Scott Warden.................................................................................. 2008-09, 09-10 Max Zubatsky..................................................................................1999-00, 01-02, 02-03 Bold indicates active student-athlete
UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICU T women’s tennis history 2010-11 University of Connecticut Men’s and Women’s Tennis
Women’s Tennis History Women’s tennis excellence is an annual occurrence at the University of Connecticut, where current head coach Glenn Marshall is in his 13th year in charge of a program with a long and proud winning tradition dating back to the inaugural 1974-75 season. Entering the 2010-11 season, the Huskies’ overall women’s tennis record for 36 years (67 seasons) is at an impressive 387302-3. Along with annual success in head-to-head matches with various collegiate rivals, the program has also performed well at the New England Championships. The Huskies placed third at the New England Championships in 1992 and 1993, to go along with the consecutive second place finishes in 1990 and 1991. After founding the UConn women’s program in the fall of 1974, former head coach Pat Babcock led the team to winning records each and every fall and spring season. In fact, from 1974-90, a total of 16 years, the Huskies played all 32 consecutive seasons (fall and spring) with winning records. Connecticut is a charter member of the BIG EAST Conference and the Huskies have competed in the BIG EAST Championship 23 out of 28 years. For the past four-consecutive seasons, women’s tennis has competed at the BIG EAST Championships. The 1994-95 season marked the first time in which the men’s and women’s championship were held together during the spring season. The 2011 BIG EAST Championship will be hosted by Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind. as it was in 2010.
Women’s Tennis BIG EAST Academic All-Stars Melanie Adinolfi.........................................................................................................1995-96 Diane Aivano..................................................................................1996-97, 97-98, 98-99 Tracey Apone................................................................................................1998-99, 99-00 Elizabeth Barrette......................................................................................................2001-02 Lynn Borowiec.............................................................................................................1998-99 Carolina Bravo...........................................................................................................2006-07 Katherine Brazauskas..................................................................................2004-05, 06-07 Christine Brown.............................................................................................1996-97, 97-98 Christine Burek................................................................................2004-05, 05-06, 06-07 Allison Campitiello.........................................................................2007-08, 08-09, 09-10 BreAnn Cheung................................................................. 2005-06, 06-07, 07-08, 08-09 Kostandina Cyfeku........................................................................2004-05, 05-06, 06-07 Liz Dibbs..........................................................................................2004-05, 05-06, 06-07 April Dixon..................................................................................................................2002-03 Megan Doran.............................................................................................................2007-08 Marie Garcia................................................................................................1998-99, 99-00 Kristen Getchell..........................................................................................................1997-98 Alexa Gregory.......................................................................................... 2009-10 Sarah Griffin............................................................................................. 2009-10 Sarah Grodzicki.........................................................................................................2002-03 Lise Heroux..................................................................................................................1995-96 Candice Jones.............................................................................................................2001-02 Nora Joseph................................................................................................................1995-96 Kara Kaczynski.............................................................................................1998-99, 99-00 Dory Keusch................................................................................................................1997-98 Alison Koch......................................................................................2006-07, 07-08, 08-09 Tiffany Lee......................................................................................2004-05, 05-06, 06-07 Elizabeth Lighthall......................................................................................................2008-09 Jen LoRusso........................................................................ 2001-02, 02-03, 03-04, 04-05 Kelley LoRusso.................................................................. 2006-07, 07-08, 08-09, 09-10 Jennifer Marotta............................................................................2006-07, 08-09, 09-10 Sarah Miller....................................................................................1995-96, 96-97, 97-98 Katie Moritz....................................................................... 2007-08, 08-09, 09-10 Katie Olsen.....................................................................................1999-00, 00-01, 01-02 Jennifer Ounjian...........................................................................................1995-96, 96-97 Melanie Polanco.........................................................................................................2001-02 Amy Poniatowski..........................................................................................2004-05, 05-06 Jessica Porter................................................................................................2005-06, 07-08 Lauren Rothermich.................................................................................... 2009-10 Trinell Russel..................................................................................................2000-01, 02-03 Sarah Russo.................................................................................................................1996-97 Emily Searle...................................................................................2008-09, 09-10 Tanya Sharf.................................................................................................................2004-05 Jaclyn Shapiro............................................................................................................2005-06 Whitney Simcik...............................................................................2001-02, 03-04, 04-05 Alexandra Venezia.......................................................................2007-08, 08-09, 09-10 Lauren Wilmarth....................................................................................... 2009-10 Bold indicates active student-athlete
Year-by-Year Results
Year
Fall Spring Total
Postseason
1974-75
6-3
4-1
10-4
1975-76
6-4
4-2
10-6
1976-77
8-2-1
4-1
12-3-1
1977-78
11-1
7-1
18-2
1978-79
7-5
5-3
12-8
1979-80
6-6
7-1
13-7
1980-81
8-3
6-0
14-3
1981-82
9-3
5-0
14-3
1982-83
7-5
3-2
10-7
4th Place, BIG EAST Championship
1983-84
10-2
4-1
14-3
4th Place, BIG EAST Championship
1984-85
9-4
4-1
13-5
4th Place, BIG EAST Championship
1985-86
7-6
2-1
9-7
5th Place, BIG EAST Championship
1986-87
6-6
4-0
10-6
8th Place, BIG EAST Championship
1987-88
10-4
3-1
13-5
7th Place, BIG EAST Championship
1988-89
9-1
4-1
13-2
8th Place, BIG EAST Championship
1989-90
6-6
3-0
9-6
8th Place, BIG EAST Championship
1990-91
6-7
1-2
7-9
2nd Place, New England Championship; 7th Place, BIG EAST Championship
1991-92
9-3-1
2-1
11-4-1
2nd Place, New England Championship; 9th Place, BIG EAST Championship
1992-93
10-2
8-2
18-4
3rd Place, New England Championship; 9th Place BIG EAST Championship
1993-94
8-5
4-5
12-10
3rd Place, New England Championship; 8th Place BIG EAST Championship
1994-95
11-1
3-3
14-4
6th Place, BIG EAST Championship
1995-96
0-9
5-7
5-16
10th Place, BIG EAST Championship
1996-97
7-4
1-10
8-14
13th Place, BIG EAST Championship
Head Coach: Pat Babcock
Year
Fall Spring Total
Postseason
1997-98
3-9
1-16
4-25
12th Place, BIG EAST Championship
1998-99
1-9
5-7
6-16
13th Place, BIG EAST Championship
1999-00
4-5
7-9
11-14
12th Place, BIG EAST Championship
2000-01
4-4
5-7
9-11
2001-02
4-0
10-6
14-6
2002-03
5-2
6-7
11-9
2003-04
2-1-1
9-9
11-10-1
2004-05
1-4
6-12
7-13
2005-06
0-1
7-15
7-16
2006-07
0-1
11-11
11-12
7th Place, BIG EAST Championship
2007-08
0-1
9-8
9-9
11th Place, BIG EAST Championship
2008-09
0-1
9-11
9-12
12th Place, BIG EAST Championship
2009-10
2-2
7-11
9-13
N/A, BIG EAST Championship
10th Place, BIG EAST Championship
Head Coach: Glenn Marshall
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Distinctions • For 12 years running, UConn has been rated by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 public university in New England – and also ranks among the top 30 public universities in the nation. • UConn is the only public university in New England with its own schools of law, medicine, dental medicine, and social work. • Founded in 1881, UConn is the only public university in Connecticut to be designated a Carnegie Foundation Research University, lauded for breadth and range of research.
• The American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education ranks the Neag School of Education’s doctoral program in kinesiology No. 1 in the nation. • Business Week ranks UConn’s School of Business MBA program in the top 20 among public institutions. • The National Science Foundation ranks UConn in the top 15 percent of public universities in garnering research funding. Research awards to UConn faculty exceeded $194 million in 2008. - The University has been elected to membership in Universities 21, an international network of leading research-intensive universities across 13 countries.
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Location • Main campus is located in Storrs, about 30 minutes from Hartford, the state’s capital city, and within driving distance of Boston, New York City, and Providence. • Campuses statewide in ideal locations at Avery Point, Waterbury, West Hartford, Stamford, and Torrington. • UConn Health Center in Farmington and Schools of Law and Social Work in the greater Hartford area complete the University’s high-quality programs available statewide.
Academic Breadth • UConn’s 14 schools and colleges offer seven undergraduate degrees in more than 85 fields of study. • The University grants 17 graduate degrees in more than 90 fields of study, and provides graduate professional programs in business, dental medicine, law, medicine, pharmacy, and social work.
Impressive Faculty • UConn’s faculty members are world-renowned. Many are recognized as leaders in education, research, and scholarship. • UConn faculty research in regenerative biology produced America’s first cloned calf using non-reproductive cells, creating an international scientific and media sensation. • UConn faculty provided pivotal leadership for the historic UConn-African National Congress Partnership. • Faculty initiative created an unprecedented opportunity for UConn students to study at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City. • UConn’s Neag School of Education is home to the renowned National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented, the Accelerated Schools Project, and is one of 11 schools nationwide selected for the Carnegie Corporation’s prestigious Teachers for a New Era initiative. • UConn faculty collaborating across campuses, including at the Health Center, are conducting breakthrough research in such cutting-edge areas as nanotechnology, stem cell research, and fuel cell technology. • Faculty members are dedicated to their roles as teachers, student advisors, and mentors. UConn’s undergraduate summer research program offers students the opportunity to participate in original research or receive a grant to work under the direction of our renowned professors.
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The UConn Division of Athletic sponsors 24 sports that compete on the NCAA Division I level and is a member of the BIG EAST Conference. UConn has won ten national championships since 1990 and has won 93 BIG EAST regular season or tournament championships. Kemba Walker was an All-BIG EAST Conference pick for the men’s basketball team.
Melissa Gonzalez and the UConn field hockey team once again played in the NCAA Tournament after winning the BIG EAST regular season and tournament titles.
Toni Stahl helped lead the UConn men’s soccer team to a BIG EAST regular season championship and a spot in the NCAA Tournament. The Husky baseball team won a schoolrecord 48 games and as UConn was one of 16 schools to host an NCAA Regional. Diver Steve Ferriera became UConn’s first qualifier at the NCAA Men’s Swimming and Diving Championship. Phylicia George of the women’s track and field team posted a number of school records and was the BIG EAST Scholar-Athlete Sport Excellence Award Winner for her sport. Robert McClain and the Husky football team played in its thirdconsecutive bowl game and won its second-straight. Cristin Allen led the women’s ice hockey team to a top-10 ranking for most of the 2009-10 season. Mike Rutt of the men’s track and field team was the BIG EAST Indoor Track Performer of the Year and qualified for the outdoor NCAAs in the 800-meter run.
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The women’s basketball team won the NCAA Championship with its second-consecutive undefeated season.
Dave Adams Junior
Lauren Wilmarth Sophomore
Alexa Gregory Junior
Scott Warden Junior
2010-11 University of Connecticut Men’s Tennis
Back Row (L to R): Director of Tennis Glenn Marshall, Andrew Marcus, Nic Visinski, Dave Adams, Teddy Margules, Matt Burns Front Row (L to R): Scott Warden, Ryan Carr, Ricardo Cardona, Wei Lin
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Back Row (L to R): Director of Tennis Glenn Marshall, Marie Gargiulo, Julia Allen, Lauren Rothermich, Katie Moritz, Jennifer Learmonth, Abby McKeon, Lauren Wilmarth, Assistant Coach Kate Tellers Front Row (L to R): Lucy Nutting, Alexa Gregory, Emily Herb, Sara Griffin, Emily Searle