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Freshman Colten Lavery competes against St. Lawrence University senior Marco Amendola in his singles match. Lavery won with scores of 7–5 and 6–2.

Tennis splits matches against St. Lawrence University

By Andrew Sullivan, Staff Writer • February 26, 2017
The Ithaca College men's tennis team defeated St. Lawrence University 8–1 while the women lost 7–2 in their home season opener.
From left, freshman Colten Lavery from Alberta, Canada; sophomore Stefan Lazarevic from Belgrade, Serbia ;freshman Minos Stavrakas from Greece; and sophomore Mihir Siddartha from Dubai.

IC men’s tennis team sees spike in international players

By Caitie Ihrig, Assistant Sports Editor • February 22, 2017
The popularity of the sport worldwide and the influence of technology have made it easier for Division III schools like Ithaca College to recruit international tennis players.
Clockwise from left: senior captains Nathan Wolf, Wesley Davis, Haley Kusak, Jodi Grosberg and Brandon Buksbaum huddle up before practice Jan. 27. From October to Febuary the five captains lead the practices.

Tennis captains pair together to lead off-season training

By Caitie Ihrig, Assistant Sports Editor • January 31, 2017
During the off-season, the five tennis captains lead practice to help prepare the team for the upcoming spring season.
Head men's and women tennis coach Bill Austin has announced his retirement after 20 seasons. Assistant coach Chris Hayes will step up as head.

Ithaca College tennis coach cements place in record books

By Annette Hogan, Staff Writer • October 24, 2016
For the past 17 years, Bill Austin has been a staple on the Ithaca College tennis courts. Now, the head coach has cemented his place in history.
IC women's tennis claims 12th consecutive Empire 8 title

IC women’s tennis claims 12th consecutive Empire 8 title

By Casey Koenig, Staff Writer • October 16, 2016
The Ithaca College women's tennis team won its 12th consecutive Empire 8 conference title after two days of play Oct. 14–15.
Sports One on One: Sophomore tennis player Caroline Dunn

Sports One on One: Sophomore tennis player Caroline Dunn

By Connor Duffy and Matt Maloney • October 12, 2016

Sophomore tennis player Caroline Dunn talks about how she got started in the sport and her goals for the season.

Sophomore Savannah Brija and junior Karina Feitner placed first in its class at the Cayuga Sculling Sprints on Sept. 25 on the Cayuga Inlet.

Weekend preview: Fall sports reach midpoint of seasons

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer • October 6, 2016
This weekend, the golf team finishes up its fall season and the women's tennis team has its last match before the Empire 8 Championship.
Ithaca College women's tennis coach earns 200th carrer win

Ithaca College women’s tennis coach earns 200th carrer win

By Annette Hogan, Staff Writer • October 2, 2016
The Ithaca College women's tennis team defeated Nazareth College 9–0 Oct. 1 to give head coach Bill Austin his 200th career win.
Freshman Brianna Ruback returns the ball to Houghton College on Sept. 26 on the Ben Wheeler Tennis Courts. She won her singles match 6–0, 6–0 and her doubles match 8–0.

Freshman a hit for Ithaca College women’s tennis team

By Casey Koenig, Staff Writer • September 27, 2016
Freshman Brianna Ruback has been playing tennis since she was 13 years old, but this is the first time in her career she's playing in doubles matches.
Sophomore Kathryn Shaffer won her singles matches 6–0 and 6–1 against Houghton College on Sept. 20 at the Ben Wheeler Tennis Courts.

Ithaca College women’s tennis wins fifth consecutive match

By Annette Hogan, Contributing Writer • September 21, 2016
The women's tennis team picked up another 9–0 against Houghton College on Sept. 20 at the Ben Wheeler Tennis Courts.
Sophomore Caroline Dunn goes to hit a high ball in her match against the Stevens Institute of Technology Ducks Sept. 4 at the Wheeler Tennis Courts.

Women’s tennis defeats Stevens Institute of Technology

By Casey Koenig, Staff Writer • September 4, 2016
Women's tennis wins its first match of the season 7–2 against the Stevens Institute of Technology Ducks Sept. 4.
Overholt stands in front of the Olympic rings in Rio De Janeiro. She missed part of the tennis preseason because she was interning for NBC Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, where she was a runner at the Olympic Golf Course.

Senior returns to women’s tennis team after interning in Rio

By Casey Koenig, Staff Writer • August 30, 2016
Ithaca College senior Madeline Overholt missed part of preseason because she was interning for NBC Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
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