| Marietta's Carraher named All-OAC for third straight season
Junior went 10-1 at first singles in 2008
May 1, 2008
AUSTINTOWN, Ohio — The Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) office announced the 2008 women’s tennis award winners Thursday (May 1) morning, and Marietta College junior standout Amanda Carraher (Hilliard/Hilliard Davidson) was named All-OAC first team for the third straight season.
Carraher, who entered 2008 with a nine-match win streak, extended her run to 18 matches before falling to John Carroll’s Sara Crane, a fellow All-OAC first team performer, late in the season.
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Lady Pioneers end season with loss to Baldwin-Wallace in OAC Quarterfinals
Top-seeded Yellow Jackets win 5-0
April 22, 2008
BEREA, Ohio — Head Coach Danika Cox's Marietta College women's tennis team had its season come end with a 5-0 loss to top-seeded Baldwin-Wallace College in the Quarterfinals of the Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) Tournament on Tuesday (April 22) afternoon. It is the second straight spring that the Yellow Jackets (16-6) have knocked the Pioneers (3-8) out of the tournament.
Baldwin-Wallace took control of the match by winning all three doubles points and then wrapped up the victory by winning at second and fourth singles. Action at first, third, fifth and sixth singles was unfinished, as the match ended as soon as one team collected the necessary five points to advance.
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Marietta women fall to Capital in regular season finale
Pioneers open OAC Tournament play at Baldwin-Wallace
April 19, 2008
BEXLEY, Ohio —The Marietta College women’s tennis team lost 6-3 to host Capital University Saturday (April 19) afternoon in both team’s regular season finale. The loss drops Marietta’s record to 3-8 overall and 2-7 in the Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC). Capital improves to 6-7 overall and 4-5 in the OAC.
Capital jumped out to a 6-0 lead before rain halted play with three matches still to be decided. After an extensive delay, the Crusaders eventually defaulted those matches to the Pioneers in order to end the match. Junior Amanda Carraher (Hilliard/Hilliard Davidson), freshman Kristina Reed (Grove City) and sophomore Jen Wolfe (Ravenswood, W.Va.) earned victories at first, third and fifth singles, respectively.
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Marietta men close out season with 5-4 loss to visiting Capital
Vincent wins marathon match at fifth singles
April 18, 2008
MARIETTA, Ohio — The Marietta College and Capital University men's tennis teams got together a day early for their final Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) match of the spring when the two programs matched up Friday (April 18) afternoon at the Beren Tennis Center. The Crusaders spotted the Pioneers a 2-0 lead by only bringing five players but were still able to pull off the 5-4 victory.
Marietta finished the season 1-12 overall and 0-9 in the OAC for the second straight season. Capital improved to 4-11 and 2-6 in the OAC.
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Marietta women fall 8-1 at John Carroll
Carraher's win streak snapped at 18 matches
April 17, 2008
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio — The Marietta College women’s tennis team fell 8-1 to host John Carroll University on Thursday (April 17) afternoon. The Pioneers dropped to 3-7, 2-6 in the Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC), while the Blue Streaks improved to 6-10, 3-4 in league play.
Marietta's lone point came at first doubles when junior Amanda Carraher (Hilliard/Hilliard Davidson) and sophomore Lauren McKiernan (Parkersburg, W.Va.) teamed up to win their match 8-4. The duo improved to 7-3 in 2008.
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Pioneers fall to Falcons for second time this season
Marietta closes out the season on Saturday against Capital
April 17, 2008
SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio — The Marietta College men's tennis team continued its busy final week of the season with a 7-2 loss at Notre Dame College Thursday (April 17) afternoon. It was the second time this spring that the teams matched up with Notre Dame winning both meetings. The Pioneers fell to 1-11 overall, while the Falcons improved to 6-9.
Freshman Sam Vincent (Parkersburg, W.Va.) earned a point for Marietta at fifth singles, winning 3-6, 7-6 (7-3), 16-14. Sophomore Andrew Bolton (Timonium, Md./Calvert Hall) also won his match at third singles, winning 3-6, 7-6 (10-2), 10-7. Both matches went to third-set pro-set tiebreakers.
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Lady Pioneers drop non-conference match to visiting Northwestern Ohio
Carraher and McKiernan win for sixth time at first doubles
April 16, 2008
MARIETTA, Ohio — The Marietta College women’s tennis team suffered a 6-3 loss to visiting University of Northwestern Ohio on Wednesday (April 16) afternoon at the Beren Tennis Center. The Pioneers, who celebrated Senior Day for Stephanie Dowd (Willoughby/Willoughby South) before the match, fell to 3-6. The Lady Racers improved to 2-14.
Marietta junior Amanda Carraher (Hilliard/Hilliard Davidson) remained undefeated at first singles with a 6-1, 6-0 victory. The win was Carraher’s 18th straight, dating back to 2007. Carraher also teamed up with sophomore Lauren McKiernan (Parkersburg, W.Va./South) to win 8-4 at first doubles. The duo improved to 6-3 together this season.
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Marietta men swept by Mount Union
Pioneers look to avenge earlier loss to Notre Dame on Thursday
April 16, 2008
MARIETTA, Ohio — The Marietta College men's tennis team, playing shorthanded, suffered its sixth straight loss as the Pioneers dropped a 9-0 decision to host Mount Union College Wednesday (April 16) afternoon.
Marietta fell to 1-10, 0-8 in the Ohio Athletic Conference. Mount Union improved to 17-3, 7-1 in league play.
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Marietta women fall to Mount Union 7-2
Carraher improves win streak to 17 matches
April 15, 2008
MARIETTA, Ohio — The Marietta College women’s tennis team fell to the visiting Mount Union College 7-2 on Tuesday (April 15) afternoon at the Beren Tennis Center. The Pioneers fell to 3-5 overall and 2-5 in the Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC). Mount Union improved to 13-5 overall and 7-1 in the OAC.
Marietta junior Amanda Carraher (Hilliard/Hilliard Davidson) remained undefeated with an 8-6, 6-3 victory at first singles. The win was Carraher’s 17th straight, dating back to 2007. Carraher with her partner Lauren McKiernan (Parkersburg, W.Va./South) were also victorious in first doubles, winning 8-6.
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Marietta men fall to Waynesburg 5-4
Rockhold improves to 4-1 at singles
April 15, 2008
MARIETTA, Ohio — The Marietta College men’s tennis team dropped a 5-4 non-conference decision to visiting Waynesburg (Pa.) University Tuesday (April 15) at the Beren Tennis Center. The loss drops the Pioneers' overall record to 1-9 overall, while the Yellow Jackets improved to 7-4.
Freshman Mike Carpenter (Parkersburg, W.Va.) recorded a victory at fourth singles with a 6-4, 4-6, 10-6 win. Senior Adam Rockhold (Olmsted Township/Olmsted Falls) won at sixth singles, 2-6, 6-4, 10-6, to improve to 4-1 on the season.
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Carraher lone victor in Marietta women's 8-1 loss at Baldwin-Wallace
Junior improves win streak to 16 matches
April 12, 2008
BEREA, Ohio — The Marietta College women's tennis team suffered a 8-1 loss at Baldwin-Wallace College Saturday (April 12) afternoon inside the Lou Higgins Center. The Pioneers fell to 3-4, 2-4 in the Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC). The Yellow Jackets improved to 13-6, 7-0 in league play.
Marietta junior Amanda Carraher (Hilliard/Hilliard Davidson) remained undefeated in 2008 with a 6-3, 7-5 vicory over her opponent at first singles. Carraher has now won 16 straight matches, dating back to 2007, and is 26-3 in her career.
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Marietta men swept by Baldwin-Wallace 9-0
Pioneers take on Waynesburg Tuesday
April 12, 2008
MARIETTA, Ohio — The Marietta College men's tennis team fell 9-0 to visiting Baldwin-Wallace College Saturday (April 12) afternoon at the Beren Tennis Center. The Pioneers dropped to 1-8, 0-7 in the Ohio Athletic Conference, while the Yellow Jackets improved to 16-3, 6-0 in league play.
Marietta is back in action on Tuesday (April 15) afternoon when Waynesburg (Pa.) University visits for a 3 p.m. non-conference match-up.
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Marietta women climb back to .500 with 6-3 win over Shawnee State
Dowd and Reed win third straight doubles match together
April 11, 2008
MARIETTA, Ohio — For the first time this season, the Marietta College women's tennis team was forced inside the Dyson Baudo Recreation Center for a match because of bad weather. The change of scenery did not hamper the Pioneers, who won their third match in the last four opportunities, defeating visiting non-conference foe Shawnee State University 6-3 Friday (April 11) afternoon. Marietta improved to 3-3 on the season, while Shawnee State fell to 6-3.
Marietta opened by taking two of three in doubles play. Junior Amanda Carraher (Hilliard/Hilliard Davidson) and sophomore Lauren McKiernan (Parkersburg, W.Va./South) made quick work of their opponent, winning 8-2. The tandem of senior Stephanie Dowd (Willoughby/Willoughby South) and freshman Kristina Reed (Grove City) also won 8-6 at third doubles, their third straight win when playing together.
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Lady Pioneers fall 8-1 to visiting Cardinals
Carraher remains undefeated in singles play
April 10, 2008
MARIETTA, Ohio — Amanda Carraher (Hilliard/Hilliard Davidson) increased her unbeaten streak to 14 matches but visiting Otterbein College won the rest of the points en route to an 8-1 victory over host Marietta College Thursday (April 10) afternoon at the Beren Tennis Center. The Cardinals improved to 8-7, 3-2 in the Ohio Athletic Conference, while the Pioneers fell to 2-3, 2-3 in league play.
Carraher, playing first singles, won her match 6-3, 7-5 to improve to 5-0 this spring. The first team All-OAC performer is now 24-3 in her three-year career.
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Marietta men fall at Otterbein 7-2
Rockhold improves to 3-1 at singles with three-set win
April 8, 2008
WESTERVILLE, Ohio — The Marietta College men's tennis team suffered its third straight defeat, all by a 7-2 decision, Tuesday (April 8) afternoon with a loss to Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) rival Otterbein College.
The loss drops the Pioneers' record to 1-7, 0-6 in league play. The Cardinals improved to 4-7, 2-2 in the OAC.
Senior Adam Rockhold (Olmsted Township/Olmsted Falls) continued his breakout season with a three-set victory at fifth singles. Rockhold, who improved to 3-1 on the year, won 0-6, 6-2, 10-7.
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Carpenter wins fourth straight but Marietta men fall to Muskingum 7-2
Freshman improves to 4-2 at singles in 2008
April 2, 2008
MARIETTA, Ohio — Marietta College freshman Mike Carpenter (Parkersburg, W.Va.) stretched his singles win streak to four matches but the Pioneers tennis team could not post back-to-back victories as they fell 7-2 to visiting Muskingum College in the Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) match-up on Wednesday (April 2) at the Beren Tennis Center.
Carpenter improved to 4-2 overall and 3-1 at fourth singles with a 6-4, 6-4 victory. Senior Mark Briggs (Westerville/South) also won his third singles match for the second day in a row. He took the first set 6-1, fell 5-7 in the second set and then bounced back to win the third set 6-3.
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Marietta men net 6-3 win over Bethany
Pioneers snap a 19-match losing streak
April 1, 2008
MARIETTA, Ohio — The Marietta College men's tennis team celebrated a 6-3 victory over visiting Bethany (W.Va.) College Tuesday (April 1) afternoon at the Beren Tennis Center. The win marked the first for the Pioneers (1-4) in 20 matches, dating back to April of 2006.
Marietta got off on the right track by winning two of three doubles matches against Bethany (0-5). Ryan Callihan (Stout/Portsmouth West) and Mike Carpenter (Parkersburg, W.Va.) won a point, 8-0, at second doubles. Adam Rockhold (Olmsted Township/Olmsted Falls) and Sam Vincent (Parkersburg, W.Va.) then won another point, 8-2, at third doubles.
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Lady Pioneers improve to 2-2 in OAC with 9-0 win over Muskies
Marietta women will look for third straight win
April 1, 2008
NEW CONCORD, Ohio — The Marietta College women's tennis team evened its record at 2-2 following a 9-0 victory at Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) rival Muskingum College Tuesday (April 1) afternoon. The Pioneers, who are also 2-2 in the OAC, have now won two straight matches, equaling their total from 2007. The Muskies fell to 0-5, 0-3 in league play.
Marietta dominated the doubles matches with Amanda Carraher (Hilliard/Hilliard Davidson) and Lauren McKiernan (Parkersburg, W.Va./South) teaming up to win 8-0 at first doubles and Stephanie Dowd (Willoughby/Willoughby South) and Kristina Reed (Grove City) matching the result at third doubles. In addition, Jen Wolfe (Ravenswood, W.Va.) and Kainani Lovette (Salem) won 8-5 at second doubles.
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Marietta women top Heidelberg 5-4 for first win of the season
Lady Pioneers will take on Muskingum Tuesday in New Concord
March 29, 2008
MARIETTA, Ohio — Senior Stephanie Dowd (Willoughby/Willoughby South) made the most of her first career singles victory Saturday (March 29) afternoon, as she helped the Marietta College women’s tennis team secure its first victory of the season, a 5-4 win over Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) rival and visiting Heidelberg College. First-year Head Coach Danika Cox’s squad improved to 1-2 both overall and in league play. The Student Princes fell to 1-3, 0-1 in the OAC.
Dowd, playing in sixth-singles, had the fate of the match on her shoulders, as the two rivals were locked at 4-4 through the first eight points of the game. Dowd, who won the first set, 7-5, took care of business in the second set, winning 6-4 and giving the Pioneers the one-point win.
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Marietta men fall at Heidelberg 8-1
Carpenter wins second straight singles match
March 29, 2008
TIFFIN, Ohio — The Marietta College men's tennis team dropped its fourth straight match to begin the year, falling 8-1 to host Heidelberg College Saturday (March 29) afternoon. The Pioneers moved to 0-4, 0-3 in the Ohio Athletic Conference. The Student Princes improved to 4-4, 1-1 in league play.
Freshman Mike Carpenter (Parkersburg, W.Va.) won Marietta's lone point at fourth singles. Carpenter, who has now won two straight singles matches, defeated his opponent 6-1, 6-2.
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Lady Pioneers suffer 7-2 loss to Lady Polar Bears
Jen Wolfe and Amanda Carraher win points in singles play
March 28, 2008
MARIETTA, Ohio — The Marietta College women's tennis team welcomed Ohio Northern University to the Beren Tennis Center Friday (March 28) afternoon for an Ohio Athletic Conference match. The Polar Bears won the battle, 7-2, to improve to 11-3, 2-0 in league play. The Pioneers fell to 0-2, 0-2 in the OAC.
Both of Marietta's points came on comebacks and needed third-set tiebreakers to help overcome a straight game loss in the opening set. Sophomore Jen Wolfe (Ravenswood, W.Va.) was the first Pioneer to do so. She battled back from a 0-6 loss to win the second set 7-6 (7-5) and then the third set 10-6 to pick up her first win of the season.
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Marietta women open 2008 season with 6-3 loss to host Wilmington
All-OAC standout Carraher stretches win streak to 10 matches
March 26, 2008
WILMINGTON, Ohio — Marietta College junior Amanda Carraher (Hilliard/Hilliard Davidson) picked up right where she left off a year ago, winning in straight sets (6-0, 6-0) at first singles, in the Pioneers' 6-3 loss to host Wilmington College Wednesday (March 26) afternoon. The win improved the Quakers' record to 5-2 overall and 1-1 in the Ohio Athletic Conference. The Pioneers fell to 0-1, 0-1 in the OAC.
Carraher, a first team All-OAC selection in 2007, has now won 10 straight singles matches. She also teamed up with sophomore Lauren McKiernan (Parkersburg, W.Va./South) to win at first doubles, 8-2. Marietta's third point came when the duo of senior Stephanie Dowd (Willoughby/Willoughby South) and freshman Kristina Reed (Grove City) won 8-6 at third singles.
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Marietta men drop OAC match to visiting Wilmington 7-2
Carpenter picks up first collegiate victory at third singles
March 25, 2008
MARIETTA, Ohio — The Marietta College men's tennis team returned to action at the Beren Tennis Center for the second straight afternoon Tuesday (March 25). This time is was for an Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) showdown with Wilmington College, who won the match 7-2. The victory improved the Quakers' record to 3-2 overall and 1-0 in the OAC. The Pioneers fell to 0-3, 0-2 in league play.
Marietta took one of its points at third singles when the duo of senior Adam Rockhold (Olmsted Township/Olmsted Falls) and freshman Sam Vincent (Parkersburg, W.Va.) won in a tiebreaker, 9-8 (7-2).
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Pioneers fall to Notre Dame 8-1 in home tennis opener
Rockhold improves to 1-0 at singles with win in a tiebreaker
March 24, 2008
MARIETTA, Ohio — Marietta College senior Adam Rockhold (Olmsted Township/Olmsted Falls) won his first singles match of the season Monday (March 24) afternoon, but visiting Notre Dame College swept the rest of the points en route to the 8-1 victory on a chilly day at the Beren Tennis Center.
Rockhold, in his third year of tennis, took the first set, 6-1, but fell in set two, 3-6. He bounced back, however, to win the tiebreaker, 10-5, and thus the sixth-singles match. Rockhold and senior teammate Ryan Callihan (Stout/Portsmouth West) nearly earned another point at second doubles, leading early. Unfortunately, the Falcons put together a late rally and won 8-5.
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Marietta men open 2008 tennis season with loss to Ohio Northern
Pioneers will take on Notre Dame in home opener on Monday
March 19, 2008
ADA, Ohio — Head Coach Mike Snell's men's tennis team opened up the 2008 season Wednesday (March 19) with a 9-0 road loss to defending Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) champion Ohio Northern University at the ONU Sports Center. The Pioneers fell to 0-1, 0-1 in the OAC. The Polar Bears improved to 5-3, 2-0 in league play.
The Pioneers managed just two points in singles action, one by senior Mark Briggs (Westerville/South) in the second set of second singles and the other by sophomore Andrew Bolton (Timonium, Md./Calvert Hall) in the first set of fourth singles. Briggs and senior Ryan Callihan (Stout/Portsmouth West) also took a point off ONU in first doubles.
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