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Dominant IC women’s tennis program deserves more recognition

By Nick Fustor, Columnist • August 29, 2016
Bill Austin, Ithaca College head women's tennis coach, has been leading the team for 17 years and has helped them win 11-straight Empire 8 Conference Championships.
Sophomore Caroline Dunn aims to hit the ball in a match against Hartwick College on Oct. 4, 2015.

Undefeated Empire 8 record motivates women’s tennis team

By Casey Koenig, Staff Writer • August 24, 2016
After going 9–0 in the Empire 8 conference last season, the women's tennis team looks to shift that momentum into this season.
Senior Chris Hayes collected his 100th career win in a singles match against Hartwick College on April 20.

Men’s tennis sweeps Hartwick for an Empire 8 win

By Justin Rouzier, Staff Writer • April 20, 2016
Men's tennis senior Chris Hayes picks up his 100th career win in a team sweep against Hartwick College on April 20.
Senior Chris Hayes goes to return the ball during a match February 24 against the University of Rochester.

Tennis teams approach doubles and singles differently

By Caitie Ihrig, Staff Writer • April 10, 2016
Men's and women's tennis teams tackle the two types of matches in tennis differently.
Junior Jodi Grosberg gets in position to serve the ball over the net during her singles match fall Oct. 4 at the Wheeler Tennis Courts. Grosberg won her match in two sets.

Women’s tennis prepares for second half of season

By Justin Rouzier, Staff Writer • March 29, 2016
Unlike most teams, the women’s tennis team competes in both the fall and spring seasons.
Freshman Mihir Siddartha, who is originally from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, plays tennis at the Academia Sánchez-Casal in Barcelona, Spain.

International tennis players swing into action for the Bombers

By Danielle Allentuck, Sports Editor • March 23, 2016
Three members of the men's tennis team are international students and had to learn to adjust to American culture when they arrived at Ithaca College.
Sports Spotlight: Men's Tennis

Sports Spotlight: Men’s Tennis

March 4, 2016
Head coach Bill Austin and the team discuss their performance so far this year and their thoughts entering the rest of the season.
Senior Chris Hayes plays in one of his tennis matches last season in Glazer Arena. This year, he is the only senior on the men's tennis team.

Men’s tennis eyes strong season

By Caitie Ihrig, Staff Writer • March 2, 2016
Men's tennis sets its goals high after beating the University of Rochester on Feb. 14 for the first time since 2009.
Senior Chris Hayes plays in his tennis match Feb. 14 against the University of Rochester in Ben Glazer Arena. Hayes is the only senior on the men's tennis team.

Ithaca College senior tennis player serves up inspiration

By Danielle Schear, Contributing Writer • February 24, 2016
Senior Chris Hayes is the only senior on the men's tennis team this season.
Freshman Michael Gardiner plays in his first match of the season Feb. 14. Gardiner won both his singles and doubles matches.

Freshman tennis player rallies during first year as a Bomber

By Alyssa Curtis and Jaysha Patel • February 16, 2016
Freshman Michael Gardiner, who is coming back from a foot injury, won his first tennis match of the season the day after attending his grandmother.
Senior Chris Hayes hits the ball during his match Feb. 14. He won both his singles and doubles matches.

Tennis starts season with a 5–4 victory over Rochester

By Caitie Ihrig, Contributing Writer • February 15, 2016
The tennis team defeated the University of Rochester Feb. 14.
Senior Marni Blumenthal rallies a ball over the net Sept. 14 during the women’s tennis team's match against Nazareth College at Wheeler Tennis Courts.

Lone senior serves as leader of the women’s tennis team

By Justin Rouzier, Contributing Writer • October 26, 2015
Senior Marni Blumenthal of the women's tennis team has embraced the challenge of being the only senior.
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