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Chris Hayes ’16 was announced as the new assistant coach of the Ithaca College tennis teams Jan 16. Hayes suited up for the Bombers from 2012–2016 and is third best in program history, with 61 singles wins.

Tennis alumnus returns to South Hill as assistant coach

By Caitie Ihrig, Photo Editor • January 24, 2018
Former captain of the men's tennis team Chris Hayes '16 was named assistant tennis coach after a year and a half absence from Ithaca.
Sophomore Stefan Lazarevic is getting ready to hit the ball during his doubles match with teammate freshman Max Prestwich. They won their match 8–3.

IC men’s tennis sweeps Alfred University 9–0

By Annette Hogan, Staff Writer • April 28, 2017
The men's tennis team defeated Alfred University 9–0. The team swept seven-out-of-eight teams in the Empire 8 conference.
Sophomore Caroline Dunn finishing her swing during her doubles match with teammate, senior Haley Kusak. Dunn and Kusak won their match against Hamilton College 8–4.

Women’s tennis loses match to Hamilton College on Senior Day

By Annette Hogan, Staff Writer • April 16, 2017
The Ithaca College women's tennis team had a hard fought battle against Hamilton College, but lost at home by the score of 5–4 on senior day.
Freshman Minos Stavrakas getting ready to hit the ball with a backhand swing at the men's tennis match against Houghton College.

Ithaca College men’s tennis sweeps Houghton College 9–0

By Annette Hogan, Staff Writer • April 6, 2017
The men's tennis team defeated Houghton College by the score of 9–0. This is the second match in a row the tennis team has swept the competition.
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.
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.
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 McKinleigh Lair hits the ball during the women's tennis match Oct. 4 against Hartwick College at Wheeler Tennis Courts. Lair has contributed largely to the Bombers 9–0 start this season.

Women’s tennis player making a racket in first year on team

By Nick Fustor, Contributing Writer • October 5, 2015
Freshman McKinleigh Lair, originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma, has contributed largely to the Bombers 9–0 start this season.
Assistant coach Jordon Smith was recently hired to help coach both the women’s and men’s tennis programs.

Assistant coach serves as a helping hand for both tennis teams

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer • September 16, 2015
Jordon Smith was recently hired Aug. 13 as the assistant tennis coach for both the women’s and men’s tennis teams.
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