Thursday, April 11, 2013
Washburn unable to swat the ESU Hornets
The Lady Blues had a minor set back after earning their first MIAA win of the season against Lincoln University.
The Lady Blues traveled to face-off with the Hornets at Emporia State Universitys' tennis complex. The Blues fought hard but could only come away with two wins, falling 7-2 to the Hornets.
Freshmen Gwen Shepler and Nzingha Banks were beaten 8-3 in No. 3 doubles to ESU’s Somer Schmidt and Tiffany Khounsombath. In an intense match, the dynamic duo of junior Sophie O’Neill and sophomore Casyn Buchman were unable to come away with a victory in No. 2 doubles. Kayla Fraley and Alex Crowe of ESU managed to fend off Buchman and O’Neill, winning 9-7.
Freshmen Jodie Blackim and Kirsten Holle got the Blues in the win column, winning 8-5 in No. 1 doubles. However Washburn was unable to keep the momentenum going into singles play.
Schmidt defeated Washburn sophomore Rachael Hageman 6-0, 6-4 in No. 6 singles play. Shepler couldn’t get past Crowe in No. 5 singles, losing 6-3, 6-1. Holle was almost able to get her second win of the day, but narrowly lost 6-1, 4-6, 6-4 to ESU’s Jennifer Gerhardt.
The Lady Blues got their second win from Buchman, who is making her return back to tennis action after spending the last few months with the Washburn basketball team. Buchman spanked Khounsombath in No. 3 singles, 6-1, 6-2.
Blackim was less fortunate in No. 2 singles. The freshman from Oklahoma couldn’t carry over her success from doubles play, losing 6-2, 6-0 to Taylor Smith.
After much success the last couple of matches, O’Neill hit a rough patch. She was defeated 6-0, 6-4 in No. 1 singles. Washburn (3-13, 2-5 MIAA) will host Truman University 2 p.m. Friday, April 12, at Washburn’s Tennis Complex.
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Lady Blues Still looking for first win
It has been a rough season, to say the least, for the Lady blues tennis team. The young Blues haven't gotten much help from mother nature either.
"We've practiced probably a total of three days outside this spring," said Dave Alden, Washburn head tennis coach. "We're lucky to have access to indoor facilities to let us practice."
The blues have gone through a trial by fire, maturing their game as they go.
"It's learning how to play at this level," said Alden. "We've made some good strides from a doubles standpoint. Before we were competitive, nowwe're winning matches."
Washburn's doubles team stumbled in their last action against East Central (3-4). The Lady Blue Netters all three doubles matches before snagging two wins in singles play. Freshman Jodie Blackim defeated Bernardita Muscillo in No.2 singles while sophomore Rachael Hageman won at No.6 in straight sets. The 7-2 loss makes the Blues 0-10 on the season and they will have to wait at least two more days to get their first win after their match against Johnson County Community College was postponed because of weather. Luckily for the Lady Blues it gives sophomore Casyn Buchman a couple more days to transition back in to tennis form.
"It's unfortunate that basketball finished the way they did," said Alden. "They had a great season, but Buchman is a big part of our team and she steps in and really helps what we do. We're really excited to have her bac."
Buchman will look to help bag a win for the WU netters who are in dire need of a win to help build some confidence.
"We've practiced probably a total of three days outside this spring," said Dave Alden, Washburn head tennis coach. "We're lucky to have access to indoor facilities to let us practice."
The blues have gone through a trial by fire, maturing their game as they go.
"It's learning how to play at this level," said Alden. "We've made some good strides from a doubles standpoint. Before we were competitive, nowwe're winning matches."
Washburn's doubles team stumbled in their last action against East Central (3-4). The Lady Blue Netters all three doubles matches before snagging two wins in singles play. Freshman Jodie Blackim defeated Bernardita Muscillo in No.2 singles while sophomore Rachael Hageman won at No.6 in straight sets. The 7-2 loss makes the Blues 0-10 on the season and they will have to wait at least two more days to get their first win after their match against Johnson County Community College was postponed because of weather. Luckily for the Lady Blues it gives sophomore Casyn Buchman a couple more days to transition back in to tennis form.
"It's unfortunate that basketball finished the way they did," said Alden. "They had a great season, but Buchman is a big part of our team and she steps in and really helps what we do. We're really excited to have her bac."
Buchman will look to help bag a win for the WU netters who are in dire need of a win to help build some confidence.
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
More cheer for Lady Blues tennis
During their first competitive matches of the season, the Lady Blues faced a double header against University of Arkansas Fort Smith and Drury University at an indoor tennis complex, Springfield MO,. The Lady Blues came up short against both teams with a 8-1 loss in day one of competition against UAFS and a wipe out 9-0 loss on day two of play to nationally ranked #22 Drury. As this was the first of many matches for the lady Blues, tennis coach Dave Alden was eager to not make this losing streak in to a habit. "We have six freshmen on the team this year...it is expected for them to play a little tighter and be nervous in these first few matches, but it's important that they learn quickly so they can compete in a college level environment." Said Alden. " we need them to adapt quickly to the atmosphere and pressure of college tennis so we are ready in time for April when our MIAA conference matches begin."
A huge effect on matches are essentially down to atmosphere ad support. Some like to play to the roar of a crowd, while others prefer silence and not a lot of attention being drawn to them. However in college sport, it's all about going loud or going home. The Lady Blues freshmen were noticeably tame for a college level team.
Energy carries so much weight on the outcome of a match and that it is why it is so important now more so than ever that the freshman members of WU tennis are generating some cheer not only from the crowds but also from their team mates.
Hopefully by April you will be able to hear us cheering from all the way across campus! Stay tuned!
A huge effect on matches are essentially down to atmosphere ad support. Some like to play to the roar of a crowd, while others prefer silence and not a lot of attention being drawn to them. However in college sport, it's all about going loud or going home. The Lady Blues freshmen were noticeably tame for a college level team.
Energy carries so much weight on the outcome of a match and that it is why it is so important now more so than ever that the freshman members of WU tennis are generating some cheer not only from the crowds but also from their team mates.
Hopefully by April you will be able to hear us cheering from all the way across campus! Stay tuned!
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Post #6-Making easy work of Lincoln
TOPEKA, Kan. -- The Washburn Lady Blues tennis team made easy work the Lincoln Blue Tigers dropping only three games in a 9-0 win. Washburn (6-7, 3-1 MIAA) will take on Northwest Missouri State on Wednesday at the Washburn Tennis Complex at 3p.m.
The No. 1 doubles team of Jamie Blackim and Alyssa Castillo topped Camila Araujo and Alina Katrevich 8-3. Morgan Rainey and Whitley Zitch at No. 2 and Casyn Buchman and Sophie O'Neill at No. 3 won their doubles matches 8-0.
In singles play, it was all 6-0, 6-0 straight set wins for the Lady Blues.
For those of you who are unfamiliar with the scoring system used in tennis matches, I have created a short slide show to make sense of the rules and scoring used in competitive tennis. ENJOY!
GO BODS!!
The No. 1 doubles team of Jamie Blackim and Alyssa Castillo topped Camila Araujo and Alina Katrevich 8-3. Morgan Rainey and Whitley Zitch at No. 2 and Casyn Buchman and Sophie O'Neill at No. 3 won their doubles matches 8-0.
In singles play, it was all 6-0, 6-0 straight set wins for the Lady Blues.
For those of you who are unfamiliar with the scoring system used in tennis matches, I have created a short slide show to make sense of the rules and scoring used in competitive tennis. ENJOY!
GO BODS!!
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Post #5- Sickness leads to key 5-4 loss for Lady Blue Netters but pick up play in conference action to top Fort Hays 6-3
The Washburn Lady Blues netters dropped a 5-4 decision to Rockhurt in regional play on the Washburn tennis complex on Friday afternoon.
Washburn was leading 2-1 after doubles action as doubles pairs Whitley Zitch and Morgan Rainey won 8-5 at No. 2 doubles and Casyn Buchman and myself picked up an 8-5 win at No. 3 doubles entering singles play. However, Washburn seniors Rainey at No. 1 singles and Kristen McKee at No. 6 singles both were forced to retire during their matches after succumbing to dehydration and heat sickness due to the warm weather conditions. Despite these devastating defaults to the overall score against Rockhurst, the lower classmen, Casyn Buchman topped Mary Lanaghan 6-4, 6-2 in No. 5 singles and I managed to win my match over Karsyn Betts at No. 2 singles 6-0, 6-2.
In other news the Washburn Lady Blues picked up play to improve 5-7 overall in regualar season and 2-1 in MIAA conference action against Fort Hays State University the following day on Saturday afternoon.
Washburn was up 2-1 after doubles play after No. 2 doubles pair Whitley Zitch and Morgan Rainey won their match 8-2 and No. 3 doubles team Casyn Buchman and Kristen McKee won 8-3.
Washburn won four of the six singles matches- all in straight sets. No. 1 Rainey won 6-3, 6-3 over Camille Caron-Bedard. Jamie Blackim of Washburn won her match at No. 4 singles while Casyn Buchman and Aylssa Castillo won their matches at No. 5 and No. 6 singles respectively to clinch the match 6-3 over all.
Washburn return to action against Emporia State University in MIAA play at Washburn Tennis Complex on April 3, 2pm .
Come support The Washburn Netters! GO BODS!!
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Washburn was leading 2-1 after doubles action as doubles pairs Whitley Zitch and Morgan Rainey won 8-5 at No. 2 doubles and Casyn Buchman and myself picked up an 8-5 win at No. 3 doubles entering singles play. However, Washburn seniors Rainey at No. 1 singles and Kristen McKee at No. 6 singles both were forced to retire during their matches after succumbing to dehydration and heat sickness due to the warm weather conditions. Despite these devastating defaults to the overall score against Rockhurst, the lower classmen, Casyn Buchman topped Mary Lanaghan 6-4, 6-2 in No. 5 singles and I managed to win my match over Karsyn Betts at No. 2 singles 6-0, 6-2.
In other news the Washburn Lady Blues picked up play to improve 5-7 overall in regualar season and 2-1 in MIAA conference action against Fort Hays State University the following day on Saturday afternoon.
Washburn was up 2-1 after doubles play after No. 2 doubles pair Whitley Zitch and Morgan Rainey won their match 8-2 and No. 3 doubles team Casyn Buchman and Kristen McKee won 8-3.
Washburn won four of the six singles matches- all in straight sets. No. 1 Rainey won 6-3, 6-3 over Camille Caron-Bedard. Jamie Blackim of Washburn won her match at No. 4 singles while Casyn Buchman and Aylssa Castillo won their matches at No. 5 and No. 6 singles respectively to clinch the match 6-3 over all.
Washburn return to action against Emporia State University in MIAA play at Washburn Tennis Complex on April 3, 2pm .
Come support The Washburn Netters! GO BODS!!
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Sunday, March 11, 2012
Post#4- Wsahburn Lady Blues Sweep Griffons in MIAA Opener
The Washburn Lady Blues tennis team rolled to a 9-0 win over Missouri Western in their MIAA opener on Wednesday night in St. Joseph. Mo.
The Lady Blues only dropped at total of four games in doubles play while the No. 2 team of Myself and Alyssa Castillo tossed a shutout, winning 8-0. The Washburn's aggressive attack on the Griffons continued in singles play where the Lady Blue Netters won all six flights in straight sets, dropping only 11 games in singles play while Castillo picked up a pair of 6-0 wins at No. 5 singles.
The Lady Blues will return to action in MIAA play against Southwest Baptist University this Friday at 2pm at Washburn Outdor Tennis Complex.
The Lady Blues only dropped at total of four games in doubles play while the No. 2 team of Myself and Alyssa Castillo tossed a shutout, winning 8-0. The Washburn's aggressive attack on the Griffons continued in singles play where the Lady Blue Netters won all six flights in straight sets, dropping only 11 games in singles play while Castillo picked up a pair of 6-0 wins at No. 5 singles.
The Lady Blues will return to action in MIAA play against Southwest Baptist University this Friday at 2pm at Washburn Outdor Tennis Complex.
Friday, March 2, 2012
Post #3- Washburn tennis action and new recruite!
The Washburn Ichabods tennis team returned to action on Feb, 24, picking up an 8-1 win over Arkansas Fort-Smith in Tulsa Okla.
The Ichabods opened up doubles play taking 2 of 3 doubles matches. Bobby Florence and Pascal Laught won their No. 2 doubles match 8-4 while Steven Fletcher and new edition to the team, Dario Munoz-Paletti won at No.3 doubles 8-5.
In singles, the Ichabods swept the Lions taking all the matches while dropping only 16 games in the six flights of play.
In other news, The Washburn Lady Blue and Ichabods opened their home slate to Nebraska-Kearney at Wood Valley on March 1st. The Ichabods started off by taking two of three doubles matches and then locked the match up by taking five of six singles matches to win 6-2 and improve to 3-1 on the season. The Lady Blues dropped two of three doubles to begin play against Nebraska-Kearney, but rallied to take 4 of 6 singles flights for the come-from-behind win, topping the Lopers 5-4 and evening their record to 2-2 on the season.
Washburn University would also like to welcome new recruit to the Tennis Ichabods, Freshman Dario Munoz-Paletti. Munoz joined the Ichabods at the start of the 2012 Spring semester and is currently rounding up a strong line up at No.6 in singles play and No.3 in doubles play. "We are happy to have such depth in our men's team this year and with Dario playing at the lower end of the line up, we will have a great season. He has great potential and some explosive shots in his game." said Coach Alden, Head coach of the Washburn Lady Blues and Ichabods Netters tennis teams.
Washburn Netters will be back in action on Saturday, March 3 against Division 1 Illinois-Chicago in Wichita Kan. and Lady Blues will return to action when they open MIAA play to Missouri Western on March 7.
GO WASHBURN!!
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