2015-16 Olivet College Women's Tennis News

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Olivet College tennis teams and players earn ITA academic awards
Olivet College tennis teams and players earn ITA academic awards

The Olivet College men’s and women’s tennis teams have earned the All-Academic Team Award from the International Tennis Association (ITA). In addition, eight members of the women’s team and five members of the men’s team have received ITA Scholar-Athlete accolades.

School record 133 student-athletes named to MIAA Academic Honor Roll in 2015-16
School record 133 student-athletes named to MIAA Academic Honor Roll in 2015-16

A school record 133 Olivet College student-athletes have been named to the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Academic Honor Roll for 2015-16.

Eleven Olivet College teams receive 2015-16 MIAA Team GPA award
Eleven Olivet College teams receive 2015-16 MIAA Team GPA award

Eleven Olivet College teams have earned the 2015-16 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Team GPA award.

Olivet College’s Hager named second-team All-MIAA
Olivet College’s Hager named second-team All-MIAA

Olivet College freshman Rachael Hager has been named to the 2016 All-Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) second-team for women’s tennis.

Women’s tennis team concludes season with 9-0 loss to Hope
Women’s tennis team concludes season with 9-0 loss to Hope

The Olivet College women’s tennis team concluded its 2016 season with a 9-0 setback to Hope College this afternoon at the Minges Creek Athletic Club in Battle Creek.

Women’s tennis team beats Alma, 8-1
Women’s tennis team beats Alma, 8-1

The Olivet College women’s tennis team swept doubles and won 5-of-6 singles flights to beat Alma College, 8-1, in a Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association match inside the Minges Creek Athletic Club in Battle Creek.

Women’s tennis team loses 9-0 to Calvin
Women’s tennis team loses 9-0 to Calvin

The Olivet College women’s tennis team had its three-match win streak snapped with a 9-0 loss to Calvin College today at the Battle Creek Country Club.

Women’s tennis team defeats Trine, 5-4, for third straight win
Women’s tennis team defeats Trine, 5-4, for third straight win

The Olivet College women’s tennis team defeated Trine (Ind.) University, 5-4, this afternoon at Fremont High School in Fremont, Indiana. The Comets improve their overall record to 7-7 and have won three straight matches, all against MIAA opponents. In addition, the three conference wins this season match the 2007 team for the most in a season in school history.

Women’s tennis team wins 5-4 thriller over Albion
Women’s tennis team wins 5-4 thriller over Albion

Senior Jeanette Fisher came-from-behind to win her No. 6 singles match to clinch a 5-4 win for the Olivet College women’s tennis team over Albion College today at the Battle Creek Country Club. It is believed to be the first-ever win over the Britons in school history.

Women’s tennis team snaps long MIAA losing streak with 5-4 win at Adrian
Women’s tennis team snaps long MIAA losing streak with 5-4 win at Adrian

The Olivet College women’s tennis team beat Adrian College, 5-4, this afternoon at the Craft Tennis Complex in Adrian. With the win, the Comets snapped a 34-match losing streak against Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association opponents. Olivet’s last win against a league foe was a 7-2 decision at Trine (Ind.) University on April 19, 2011.

Women’s tennis team falls to Saint Mary’s, 7-2
Women’s tennis team falls to Saint Mary’s, 7-2

The Olivet College women’s tennis team fell to MIAA rival Saint Mary’s (Ind.) College, 7-2, this afternoon at the South Bend Racquet Club in South Bend, Indiana.

Women’s tennis team opens MIAA play with 9-0 loss to Kalamazoo
Women’s tennis team opens MIAA play with 9-0 loss to Kalamazoo

The Olivet College women’s tennis team opened its Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association schedule with a 9-0 loss to Kalamazoo College this afternoon inside the Markin Center in Kalamazoo.

Women’s tennis team finishes spring trip with 5-2 win over Roosevelt
Women’s tennis team finishes spring trip with 5-2 win over Roosevelt

The Olivet College women’s tennis team concluded its spring break trip with a 5-2 win over Roosevelt (Ill.) University this afternoon at Carolina Place in Hilton Head, South Carolina.

Women’s tennis defeats Penn State Behrend, 6-3
Women’s tennis defeats Penn State Behrend, 6-3

The Olivet College women’s tennis team defeated Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, 6-3, this afternoon at the Chaplin Park Tennis Center in Hilton Head, South Carolina.

Women’s tennis team loses to Baldwin Wallace, 8-1
Women’s tennis team loses to Baldwin Wallace, 8-1

The Olivet College women’s tennis team lost 8-1 to Baldwin Wallace (Ohio) University on its spring break trip to Hilton Head, South Carolina.

Women’s tennis team opens spring break trip with 9-0 loss to Berry
Women’s tennis team opens spring break trip with 9-0 loss to Berry

The Olivet College women’s tennis team began its spring break trip with a 9-0 loss to Berry (Ga.) College.