2011-12 Emory Women's Tennis Headlines
May 13, 2012
#5 Emory Women’s Tennis Defeats #7 Washington and Lee to Advance to NCAA Quarterfinals
Behind a match-clinching victory from senior all-American Zahra Dawson, the fifth-ranked Emory University Eagles defeated the seventh-ranked Washington and Lee University Generals 5-2 to advance to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division III Women’s Tennis Championships.
May 12, 2012
#5 Eagles Shutout Methodist to Open the NCAA D-III Women’s Tennis Championships
The fifth-ranked Emory University women’s tennis opened play at the NCAA Division III Women’s Tennis Championships with a dominant performance on Saturday, defeating Methodist University 5-0 in the second round of the tournament at the Woodruff P.E. Center in Atlanta, Georgia.
May 12, 2012
Men's and Women's Tennis NCAA Regional Finals Times Set
The times for Sunday's (May 13) NCAA Men's and Women's Tennis Regional Finals have been set.
May 9, 2012
Two Emory Singles Players and Two Doubles Pairings Selected to NCAA Championships
Emory University sophomore Gabrielle Clark and junior Jordan Wylie were selected to compete in the singles draw at the 2012 NCAA Individual Division III Women’s Tennis Championships, while both Clark and senior Zahra Dawson and sophomores Malavika Padmanabhan and Brenna Kelly were chosen for the doubles draw.
May 7, 2012
#5 Emory Women’s Tennis to Host Opening Rounds of the NCAA D-III Tennis Championships
The fifth-ranked Emory University women’s tennis team received an at-large bid to the 2012 NCAA Division III Women’s Tennis Championships, and will play host for the first-three rounds of the tournament on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
May 3, 2012
Wylie, Padmanabhan & Pinsky Named to the All-UAA Women’s Tennis Team
Emory University junior Jordan Wylie, sophomore Malavika Padmanabhan and freshman Lauren Pinsky were each named to the all-University Athletic Association (UAA) First Team for their performances at last weekend’s conference championships in Altamonte Springs, Florida.
April 29, 2012
No. 2 Emory Women's Tennis Comes Up Short vs. Chicago In UAA Title Match
Despite a furious rally, the No. 2-ranked Emory women’s tennis team fell short in its bid to defend its University Athletic Championships title Sunday afternoon as No. 6 Chicago edged the Eagles in the title match.
April 28, 2012
Emory Women’s Tennis Advances to UAA Finals with 6-3 Win over Wash U.
The Emory University women’s tennis team, ranked second in Division III, defeated 11th-ranked Washington University (Mo.) 6-3 on Saturday to advance to the finals of the 2012 University Athletic Association (UAA) Championships in Altamonte Springs, Florida.
April 27, 2012
#2 Women’s Tennis Advances at UAA Tournament
The nationally second-ranked Emory University women’s tennis team advanced to the semifinals of the 2012 University Athletic Association (UAA) Championships with a 9-0 win over New York University on Friday.
April 24, 2012
Emory Women’s Tennis Aims at Defending its UAA Title in Altamonte Springs
The second-ranked Emory University women’s tennis team will head to Altamonte Springs, FL this weekend in search of its second-straight conference title and 24th overall, as the Eagles will take part in the 25th-annual University Athletic Association (UAA) Championships from Friday through Sunday.
April 19, 2012
Emory Shuts Out Georgia Perimeter 9-0 on Senior Day
Emory University senior Zahra Dawson moved into sole possession of second-place in singles victories in school history on ‘Senior Day’ at the Woodruff Physical Education Center, leading the second-ranked to a 9-0 win over Georgia Perimeter College on Thursday.
April 17, 2012
Emory Women’s Tennis Returns Home to Face Georgia Perimeter
The second-ranked Emory University women’s tennis team will return to the Woodruff Physical Education Center after four road matches last week, hosting Georgia Perimeter College at 3:00 PM on Thursday.
April 15, 2012
No. 2 Eagles Wrap Up Road Swing with Win over #13 Tufts
Emory University completed its weekend road trip with its second-straight win over a nationally-ranked opponents, defeating Tufts University 7-2 in Medford, Massachusetts on Sunday afternoon.
April 14, 2012
Second-Ranked Eagles Rebound with 5-4 Win over #3 Amherst
In a meeting of two of the top-three teams in the country, the second-ranked Emory Eagles bounced back from a loss yesterday by edging third-ranked Amherst College 5-4 on Saturday.
April 13, 2012
Second-Ranked Eagles to Face Three Nationally Ranked Squads during Northeast Trip
The second-ranked Emory University women’s tennis team will face its toughest weekend of the regular season, play at seventh-ranked Middlebury College on Friday at 2:00 PM, third-ranked Amherst College on Saturday at 1:00 PM, and 13th-ranked Tufts University on Sunday at 10:30 AM.
April 13, 2012
#2 Women’s Tennis Upset by Seventh-Ranked Middlebury
The Emory University women’s tennis team suffered just its second loss of the season to a Division III opponent, as the second-ranked Eagles were edged 5-4 by seventh-ranked Middlebury College.
April 10, 2012
Second-Ranked Emory Women’s Tennis to Face Division I UAB
The Emory University women’s tennis team, ranked second in the nation, will take a break from Division III competition this week to face the NCAA Division I University of Alabama – Birmingham at 2:00 PM ET in Birmingham, Alabama on Tuesday.
April 10, 2012
#2 Emory’s Match with UAB Suspended due to Rain
After completing all three doubles matches and four of the six singles matches, Emory University’s match against the NCAA Division I University of Alabama – Birmingham was halted due to rain with the second-ranked Eagles leading 3-2 on Tuesday afternoon.
April 3, 2012
Dawson Claims UAA Women’s Tennis Athlete of the Week Honor
Emory University senior Zahra Dawson, who moved into second place in school history in career doubles victories last week, was named the University Athletic Association’s (UAA) Athlete of the Week for Women’s Tennis.
March 31, 2012
Second-Ranked Eagles Dominant in 9-0 Win over #10 DePauw
The Emory University women’s tennis team continued its successful run, as the second-ranked Eagles bested 10th-ranked DePauw University 9-0, the squad’s second-straight shutout win over a nationally-ranked opponent.
March 29, 2012
Fourth-Ranked Eagles Shutout #18 Sewanee
The Emory University women’s tennis team picked up another win against a ranked Division III opponent on Thursday, as the fourth-ranked Eagles shutout the 18th-ranked University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee.
March 28, 2012
Emory Women’s Tennis to Face Two More Ranked D-III Opponents this Week
The Emory University women’s tennis team, ranked fourth in Division III, will continue a string of matches against ranked opponents this week, playing at the 18th-ranked University of the South on Thursday at 3:30 PM, and hosting 11th-ranked DePauw University on Saturday at noon. On Saturday, Emory will also be raising money and awareness for the Team Riggle Foundation.
March 27, 2012
Emory’s Clark Wins Third UAA Athlete of the Week Honor of 2011-12
Emory University sophomore Gabrielle Clark was named the University Athletic Association’s (UAA) Athlete of the Week for Women’s Tennis, after winning both of her singles matches and all three of her doubles contests, all against ranked opponents, last week.
March 24, 2012
#4 Eagles Upset Third-Ranked Washington & Lee
The fourth-ranked Emory University women’s tennis team upset third-ranked Washington and Lee University on their home court on Saturday, as the Eagles earned a 5-2 win over the Generals to wrap up play at the Fab 5 Tournament in Lexington, VA.
March 23, 2012
Fourth-Ranked Emory Falls Short of Upset against #1 Williams
The fourth-ranked Emory University women’s tennis team threated top-ranked Williams College at the Fab 5 Tournament in Lexington, Virginia, but ultimately fell short with a 5-4 loss to the Ephs on Friday.
March 22, 2012
#4 Emory Women’s Tennis to Face Tough Competition at Fab 5 Tournament
The Emory University women’s tennis team, ranked fourth in Division III, will be tested this weekend at the Fab 5 Tournament in Lexington, Virginia, as the Eagles will take on top-ranked Williams College on Friday at noon and third-ranked Washington and Lee University on Saturday at 10:00 AM.
March 21, 2012
#4 Eagles Edge #10 Johns Hopkins for Seventh-Straight Win
The fourth-ranked Emory University women’s tennis team ran its winning streak to seven matches, edging 10th-ranked Johns Hopkins University 5-4 at the Woodruff P.E. Center on Wednesday.
March 20, 2012
#4 Women’s Tennis to Host 10th-Ranked Johns Hopkins
The fourth-ranked Emory University women’s tennis team will face its first nationally-ranked NCAA Division III program this season, as the Eagles will play host to 10th-ranked Johns Hopkins University on Wednesday at 2:00 PM.
March 20, 2012
Dawson Named UAA Women’s Tennis Athlete of the Week
After an undefeated week in Puerto Rico, Emory University senior Zahra Dawson was named the University Athletic Association (UAA) Athlete of the Week
March 15, 2012
#3 Women’s Tennis Continues Puerto Rico Trip with Win over D-I Bryant
The third-ranked Emory University women’s tennis team continued to play well during its spring break trip to Puerto Rico, as the Eagles defeated Division I Bryant University 6-1 on Thursday.
March 13, 2012
Emory Women’s Tennis Defeats UPRM 9-0 in Puerto Rico
Facing the University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez during the team’s Puerto Rico excursion, the third-ranked Emory University women’s tennis team earned a shutout victory, winning 9-0 on Tuesday.
March 6, 2012
#3 Emory Women’s Tennis to Host Brenau on Tuesday
The third-ranked Emory University women’s tennis team will return to action after a near-two week layoff, hosting the Brenau University Golden Tigers at 3:00 PM on Tuesday at the Woodruff Physical Education Center.
March 6, 2012
Third-Ranked Women’s Tennis Beats Brenau to Extend Winning Streak to Four
The Emory University women’s tennis team, ranked third in Division III, earned a come-from-behind 6-3 win over Brenau University on Wednesday at the Woodruff P.E. Center to claim its fourth-consecutive victory.
February 23, 2012
#3 Emory Claims 7-2 Win over NAIA #15 Shorter in Rome, GA
The third-ranked Emory University women’s tennis team ran its winning streak to three matches on Thursday with a 7-2 win at Shorter College, the 15th-ranked squad in the NAIA.
February 21, 2012
Women’s Tennis Freshman Harris Earns UAA Athlete of the Week Honor
Emory University freshman Catharine Harris was named the University Athletic Association (UAA) Athlete of the Week for women’s tennis, following her performance during the third-ranked Eagles’ three matches last weekend.
February 20, 2012
Emory Women’s Tennis to Face Shorter in Mid-Week Matchup
The Emory University women’s tennis team, ranked third in Division III, will play its first road match of the 2012 spring season this week, traveling to Rome, Georgia to face Shorter College of the NAIA on Thursday, February 23rd at 3:00 PM.
February 18, 2012
#3 Eagles Fall to Division II #12 Columbus State
The third-ranked Emory University women’s tennis team came up short against Columbus State University on Saturday, as the Eagles dropped an 8-1 decision to their 12thranked Division II opponent at the Woodruff Physical Education Center.
February 15, 2012
#3 Women’s Tennis to Host Columbus State, Huntingdon & Agnes Scott this Weekend
The third-ranked Emory University women’s tennis team will wrap-up its season-opening four game home stand this weekend, hosting Division II Columbus State University on Saturday at 2:00 PM, while Huntingdon College and Agnes Scott College will visit the Woodruff P.E. Center at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM, respectively, on Sunday.
February 12, 2012
#3 Emory Loses to Auburn Montgomery in Season Opener
The Emory University women’s tennis team, ranked third in the Division III, suffered a 6-3 loss to Auburn University Montgomery in the team’s season-opening match on Sunday at the Woodruff P.E. Center.
February 10, 2012
Start Time for Sunday Tennis Match Changed
The starting time for the Emory's women's tennis match against Auburn University Montgomery at the Woodruff P.E. Center on Sunday has been changed, due to anticipated cold weather.
February 8, 2012
Emory Women’s Tennis to Open its 2012 Season on Sunday
The third-ranked Emory University women’s tennis team will kick off its spring season on Sunday, February 12th, hosting the reigning NAIA Champions, Auburn University Montgomery, at 1:00 PM at the Woodruff Physical Education Center.
January 31, 2012
Amy Bryant Interviewed by Scholarship for Athletes
Emory University head women's tennis coach Amy Bryant discussed her thoughts on the recruiting process with the website ScholarshipForAthletes.com.
January 19, 2012
Eagles Announce Additions to Class of 2016
Emory University head women’s tennis coach Amy Bryant has announced the addition of six incoming freshmen who will join the squad in the fall of 2012 as part of the class of 2016.
October 21, 2011
Emory’s Gabrielle Clark Featured on USTA College Spotlight
Emory University sophomore all-American Gabrielle Clark was the feature athlete on the latest United States Tennis Association (USTA) College Spotlight.
October 18, 2011
Clark & Dawson Named UAA Women’s Tennis Athletes of the Week
Following a successful run at the USTA/ITA National Small College Championships, Emory University sophomore Gabrielle Clark and senior Zahra Dawson were named the University Athletic Association’s (UAA) Athletes of the Week for Women’s Tennis.
October 15, 2011
Eagles Fall on Saturday at USTA/ITA National Small College Championships
After a very successful first two days at the Small College Championships, the Eagles run in Mobile, AL came to an end on Saturday, as sophomore Gabrielle Clark fell in the singles championship match, and Clark and senior Zahra Dawson dropped the semifinal match of the ‘Super Bowl’ doubles draw.
October 14, 2011
Clark & Dawson Win Division III USTA/ITA National Small College Championships
Emory University sophomore Gabrielle Clark and senior Zahra Dawson claimed a 6-4, 5-7, 6-4 win over top-seeded Laura Chen and Courtney Chin of Carnegie Mellon University to win the Division III doubles draw at the USTA/ITA National Small College Championships on Friday.
October 13, 2011
Emory’s Clark and Dawson Advance in Singles & Doubles Draws at ITA National
Emory University sophomore Gabrielle Clark and senior Zahra Dawson won a pair of matches on Thursday to advance to the finals of the USTA/ITA National Small College Doubles Championships. In addition, Clark won her opening match in the singles draw, advancing to Friday’s semifinals.
October 12, 2011
Clark & Dawson Travel to Mobile, AL for Small College Nationals
Emory University sophomore Gabrielle Clark and senior Zahra Dawson will head to the Copeland-Cox Tennis Center in Mobile, Alabama for the 2011 USTA/ITA National Small College Championships, starting on Thursday, October 13th.
October 4, 2011
Emory Women’s Tennis Participates in Child Obesity Awareness Day
The Emory University women’s tennis team took time to give back to the youth of the Atlanta community, taking part in Child Obesity Awareness Day at the First Congregational Church on September 17th.
September 28, 2011
Emory’s Clark Named UAA Athlete of the Week
Emory University sophomore Gabrielle Clark was named the University Athletic Association’s (UAA) Athlete of the Week for women’s tennis, after winning both the singles and doubles draws at the 2011 USTA/ITA South Regional Championships last weekend.
September 26, 2011
Emory Tennis Dedicates Outdoor Courts Grandstand
Members of Emory’s tennis community gathered Sunday, September 25, during Homecoming weekend to dedicate the new grandstand at the outdoor courts on campus.
September 25, 2011
Clark Wins ITA Regional Singles Draw; Teams with Zahra Dawson for Doubles Championship
Emory University sophomore Gabrielle Clark claimed a 6-3, 6-2 win over teammate Malavika Padmanabhan in championship match of the singles draw at the USTA/ITA South Regional Championships, and later teamed with senior Zahra Dawson to earn an 8-3 win over teammates Jordan Wylie and Brenna Kelly to win the doubles title.
September 24, 2011
Eagles Continue to Excel on Day 2 of the USTA/ITA Regional Championships
The Emory University women’s tennis team put itself in a position to once again sweep the USTA/ITA South Regional Championships, as Gabrielle Clark, Malavika Padmanabhan and Jordan Wylie advanced to the semifinals of the singles bracket, and Clark and Zahra Dawson will face Wylie and Brenna Kelly in the doubles title match on Sunday.
September 23, 2011
Emory Women’s Tennis Provides Strong Showing on Day 1 of the ITAs
The Emory University women’s tennis team looked strong in its season-opening matches at the USTA/ITA South Regional Championships on Friday, as 10 Eagles advanced to Saturday’s round of 16 in the singles draw, and four Eagle pairings advanced to the doubles quarterfinals on Saturday.
September 22, 2011
Emory Women’s Tennis to Host USTA/ITA South Regional Championships this Weekend
The Emory University women’s tennis team will kick off its 2011-12 season this weekend, as the Eagles will host the USTA/ITA South Regional Championships from Friday, September 23rd – Sunday, September 25th.
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