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2011-12 Furman Women's Tennis News
April 23, 2012
Forcier, Shelnutt Named 2011-12 Furman Athletes Of The Year
Quarterback Chris Forcier and women’s soccer standout Rachel Shelnutt were named Furman Male and Female Athletes of the Year, respectively, Monday evening at the school’s ESPY style all-sports awards banquet held at Timmons Arena.
April 21, 2012
College Of Charleston Tops Furman in SoCon Semifinals
The College of Charleston downed Furman 5-0 Saturday to earn a berth in Sunday's Southern Conference Women's Tennis Championship match. Due to inclement weather, the match was moved to the Charleston Tennis Center and began with singles play.
April 20, 2012
Furman Sweeps Appalachian State To Open SoCon Tournament
Third-seeded Furman swept No. 6 Appalachian State, 4-0, Friday in the quarterfinals of the 2012 Southern Conference Women’s Tennis Championship at the Earle Tennis Center in Charleston, S.C.
April 17, 2012
Women's Tennis Trio Earns All-Southern Conference Honors
Furman women’s tennis players Lauren Kline and Amanda Murray earned second team All-Southern Conference honors, while Paladin Alex Moreno-Kaste earned a spot on the league’s all-freshman team, the league office announced today. Postseason balloting was done by the league’s head coaches, who were not allowed to vote for their own team members.
April 14, 2012
Furman Blanks Davidson, 7-0, To Conclude Regular Season
The Furman women’s tennis team blanked Davidson, 7-0, to conclude the 2012 regular season Saturday at the Mickel Tennis Center in Greenville, S.C. The Paladins honored senior Susan Bitetti and junior Olivia Maurice in the duo’s final career home match.
April 13, 2012
Furman To Participate In USTA's Campus Kids' Days Saturday
The Furman women’s tennis team will participate in the USTA’s Campus Kids’ Days Saturday when the team concludes the 2012 regular season by entertaining Davidson at 1 p.m. at the Mickel Tennis Center.
April 13, 2012
Furman Sweeps Western Carolina, 7-0
The Furman women’s tennis team concluded the 2012 road season with a 7-0 win over Western Carolina Friday afternoon at the Catamount Athletic Complex in Cullowhee, N.C.
April 11, 2012
College Of Charleston Defeats Furman, 4-3, In Thrilling SoCon Match-Up
College of Charleston senior Caroline Newman defeated Paladin sophomore Katherine Oudin, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (7-4) at number three singles to clinch a 4-3 victory over Furman Wednesday at the Mickel Tennis Center in Greenville, S.C. With the win, the Cougars gained control of second place in the Southern Conference standings.
April 10, 2012
Furman To Play Host To College Of Charleston Wednesday In Key SoCon Match-Up
The Furman women’s tennis team will play host to the College of Charleston Cougars Wednesday at 3 p.m. at the Mickel Tennis Center in a battle between two teams deadlocked in second place in the Southern Conference.
April 3, 2012
Furman Women's Tennis Match At Western Carolina Rescheduled
The Furman women’s tennis team’s match versus Western Carolina in Cullowhee, N.C., scheduled for Tuesday at 3 p.m., has been postponed due to the threat of inclement weather. The match has been rescheduled for April 13 at 3 p.m.
April 1, 2012
UNCG Snaps Furman Winning Streak
In a battle between two undefeated Southern Conference foes, the UNC Greensboro women’s tennis team snapped Furman’s eight-match winning streak and handed the Paladins their first league loss of the season with a 5-2 victory Sunday at the UNCG Tennis Courts in Greensboro, N.C.
March 31, 2012
Paladins Extend Winning Streak With 4-3 Victory At Elon
Sophomore Amanda Murray defeated Maria Camara Ruiz, 6-3, 7-5 at number six singles to lead the Furman women’s tennis team to a 4-3 win over Elon Saturday at the Jimmy Powell Tennis Center in Elon, N.C. With the win, the Paladins remain unbeaten in Southern Conference play and extend their winning streak to eight matches.
March 28, 2012
Paladins Extend Winning Streak To Seven Matches With 6-1 Win At Wofford
The Furman women’s tennis team extended its winning streak to seven matches and remained unbeaten in the Southern Conference with a 6-1 victory versus Wofford in Spartanburg on Wednesday.
March 25, 2012
Furman Remains Unbeaten In SoCon With 4-3 Win Over Chattanooga
The Furman women’s tennis team remained unbeaten in Southern Conference play and extended its winning streak to six matches with a 4-3 win over Chattanooga Sunday at the Mickel Tennis Center in Greenville, S.C.
March 24, 2012
Paladins Extend Winning Streak To Five Matches With 5-2 Win Over Samford
The Furman women’s tennis team extended its winning streak to five matches with a 5-2 win over Samford Saturday at the Mickel Tennis Center in Greenville, S.C.
March 23, 2012
Furman To Entertain Key SoCon Opponents This Weekend
The Furman women’s tennis team will entertain key Southern Conference foes Samford and Chattanooga this weekend at the Mickel Tennis Center in Greenville, S.C. The Paladins will face Samford Saturday at 11 a.m. then return to action Sunday at 11 a.m. versus Chattanooga.
March 21, 2012
Furman Sweeps Appalachian State, 7-0
The Furman women’s tennis team swept all six singles matches in straight sets and the won all three doubles matches to defeat Appalachian State, 7-0, Wednesday at the Mickel Tennis Center in Greenville, S.C.
March 20, 2012
Furman Begins Three-Match Home Stand Wednesday
The Furman women’s tennis team begins a three-match home stand versus Southern Conference foes Wednesday afternoon when the Paladins host the Appalachian State Mountaineers at 3 p.m. at the Mickel Tennis Center. The match marks the 43rd meeting between the two schools. The Paladins won last season’s meeting, 6-1, in Boone, N.C. to take a 40-2 lead in the series.
March 18, 2012
Furman Opens SoCon Season With 7-0 Win At Georgia Southern
The Furman women’s tennis team opened the 2012 Southern Conference Season Sunday with a 7-0 win over Georgia Southern at the Hanner Tennis Complex in Statesboro, Ga.
March 17, 2012
Furman Blanks East Carolina, 7-0
The Furman women’s tennis team blanked East Carolina, 7-0, Saturday at the Mickel Tennis Center in Greenville, S.C. The Paladins swept all six singles matches and the three doubles matches for the victory.
March 15, 2012
Furman Plays Host To East Carolina Saturday
The Furman women’s tennis team will play host to the East Carolina Pirates Saturday morning at 10 a.m. at the Mickel Tennis Center in Greenville, S.C. The match marks the fourth meeting between the two schools. The Paladins won last season’s meeting, 5-2, to take a 3-0 lead in the series.
March 10, 2012
Paladins Rally For 4-3 Win At Loyola Marymount
Down 3-0, the Furman women’s tennis team rallied back to defeat Loyola Marymount, 4-3, Saturday at the LMU Tennis Center in Los Angeles, Calif.
March 9, 2012
Cal State Northridge Downs Furman, 5-2
The Cal State Northridge women’s tennis team won the doubles point and four singles matches to down Furman, 5-2, Friday at the Matador Tennis Complex in Northridge, Calif.
March 7, 2012
UC Irvine Slips Past Furman, 4-3
Paladin sophomore Amanda Murray came from behind with a second-set win at number six singles, but the effort proved too little as Ali Facey took the match, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 to lead UC Irvine to a 4-3 win over Furman in women’s tennis action at the Anteater Tennis Stadium Wednesday.
February 26, 2012
Paladins Blank Boston University, 7-0
The Furman women’s tennis team snapped a two-match losing streak with a 7-0 win over Boston University Sunday morning in Cambridge, Mass.
February 25, 2012
#67 Harvard Pushes Past Furman, 5-2
February 11, 2012
Louisville Slips Past Furman
The Louisville women’s tennis team swept the singles and doubles matches to slip past Furman, 7-0, Saturday afternoon at the Bass-Rudd Tennis Center in Louisville, Ky.
February 10, 2012
Paladins Open Road Trip With 4-3 Win Over Miami
With the teams deadlocked at three-apiece, sophomore Margaret Boyette defeated Christine Guerrazzi, 7-6(9-7), 2-6, 6-3, at number four singles to lead the Furman women’s tennis team to a 4-3 win over Miami (OH) Friday afternoon at the Bass-Rudd Tennis Center in Louisville, Ky.
February 1, 2012
#14 Clemson Blanks #74 Furman, 7-0
The 14th-ranked Clemson women’s tennis team defeated #74 Furman, 7-0, Wednesday afternoon in women’s tennis action at the Mickel Tennis Center in Greenville, S.C.
January 25, 2012
#27 South Carolina Blanks #74 Furman, 7-0
The 27th-ranked South Carolina women’s tennis team blanked 74th-ranked Furman, 7-0, Wednesday afternoon in the inaugural match at the Gamecocks’ new outdoor facility in Columbia, S.C.
January 24, 2012
Furman Ranked 74th Nationally
The Furman women’s tennis team is ranked 74th nationally in the latest Intercollegiate Tennis Association poll, as released today by the ITA.
January 22, 2012
Furman Downs #72 Florida International For First Win Of Season
The Furman women’s tennis team picked up its first win of the season Sunday, downing #72 Florida International, 4-3, at the Mickel Tennis Center in Greenville, S.C.
January 21, 2012
#58 Georgia State Slips Past Furman, 4-3, In Season Opener For Both Teams
The 58th-ranked Georgia State women’s tennis team swept the doubles matches and the top half of the singles match-ups to slip past Furman, 4-3, Saturday at the Mickel Tennis Center in the season opener for both teams.
January 19, 2012
Furman To Open 2012 Season
The Furman women’s tennis team will open the 2012 season on Saturday when the Paladins play host to #58 Georgia State at the Mickel Tennis Center in the 14th meeting between the two schools.
November 6, 2011
Paladins Conclude 2011 Fall Season At Kitty Harrison Invitational
The Furman women’s tennis team concluded play this weekend at the Kitty Harrison Invitational at the Cone-Kenfield Tennis Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
November 4, 2011
Paladins Compete In First Day Of Kitty Harrison Invitational
The Furman women’s tennis team competed in the first day of the Kitty Harrison Invitational on Friday at the Cone-Kenfield Tennis Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
October 22, 2011
Paladin Conclude Play At ITA Carolinas Regional
The Furman women’s tennis team concluded play at the 2011 ITA-USTA Women’s Carolina Regional Saturday in Chapel Hill, N.C. In the Paladins’ lone match of the day, Josipa Bek of Clemson defeated junior Lauren Kline, 6-3, 6-2, in the second round of the singles main draw.
October 21, 2011
Kline Picks Up First Round Singles Win At ITA Carolinas Regional
Junior Lauren Kline picked up a first round win in the main singles draw to lead the Furman women’s tennis team at the 2011 ITA-USTA Women’s Carolina Regional Friday in Chapel Hill, N.C.
October 20, 2011
Boyette Advances At ITA Carolinas Regional
Sophomore Margaret Boyette notched two wins in the qualifying singles draw to advance to the main singles draw and lead the Furman women’s tennis team at the 20101 ITA-USTA Women’s Carolina Regional Thursday in Chapel Hill, N.C.
September 25, 2011
Paladins Notch Eight Singles Wins In Final Day Of Furman Fall Classic
GREENVILLE, S.C. -- The Furman women’s tennis team picked up eight wins in the final round of singles at the Furman Fall Classic Sunday at the Mickel Tennis Center in Greenville, S.C.
September 24, 2011
Women's Tennis Competes In Second Day Of Furman Fall Classic
The Furman women’s tennis team picked up two wins in the first round of singles action and six victories in the second round of singles Saturday in the second day of the Furman Fall Classic, being held this weekend at the Mickel Tennis Center in Greenville, S.C.
September 23, 2011
Kline & Sullivan Take Third Place In Flight Three Doubles At Furman Fall Classic
Junior Lauren Kline and freshman Kelly Sullivan teamed up for an 8-6 win over Clemson’s Klara Vyskocilova and Monika Kochanova to take third place in the flight three doubles competition and lead the Furman women’s tennis team Friday in the first day of the Furman Fall Classic, being held this weekend at the Mickel Tennis Center on the campus of Furman University in Greenville, S.C.
September 21, 2011
25th Annual Furman Fall Classic To Feature Eight Women's Tennis Teams
The 25th annual Furman Fall Classic women’s tennis tournament will be held this weekend at the Mickel Tennis Center on the campus of Furman University in Greenville, S.C. The tournament will feature eight teams, in a flighted competition (i.e. no team winner, just individual flight champions for singles and doubles).
September 18, 2011
Women's Tennis Concludes Play At UNCW Collegiate Invitational
The Furman women’s tennis team concluded play at the UNCW Collegiate Tennis Invitational Sunday in Wilmington, N.C.
September 17, 2011
Women's Tennis Picks Up 12 Wins In Second Day Of UNCW Collegiate Invitational
The Furman women’s tennis team picked up 12 individual wins Saturday in the second day of the UNCW Collegiate Tennis Invitational in Wilmington, N.C.
September 16, 2011
Paladins Open 2011 Fall Season at UNCW Collegiate Tennis Invitational
The Furman women’s tennis team opened the 2011 fall season Friday in the first day of the UNCW Collegiate Tennis Invitational in Wilmington, N.C.
September 15, 2011
Paladins To Open 2011 Fall Season Friday
The Furman women’s tennis team will open the fall season September 16-18 at the UNCW Collegiate Tennis Invitational in Wilmington, N.C. The event, which features 13 schools and 95 players, will be held at UNCW’s new Althea Gibson Tennis Complex. Play begins at 8:30 a.m. each day, and admission is free to the event.
August 2, 2011
Women's Tennis Adds Assistant Coach Christine Johnston
Furman women’s tennis head coach Debbie Southern announced today the hiring of Christine Johnston as the team’s assistant coach.
