2011-12 Tennis News

April 21, 2012
Tennis Celebrates Senior Day With Convincing Win Over Roger Williams
Mount Holyoke celebrated Senior Day with a convincing 7-2 triumph over Roger Williams this afternoon. Sophomore AnnElizabeth Konkel and senior Heather Richardson came out on top at both singles and doubles to set the tone for the Lyons. Richardson and Moore were honored prior to the match.

April 20, 2012
Lyons Game Day Central: Tennis vs. Roger Williams
Mount Holyoke puts the finishing touches on its 2011-12 season versus Roger Williams Saturday (11:00 a.m.) at the Tennis Courts. The Lyons have come out on top in all four meetings between the programs. Seniors Nahrhee Han and Heather Richardson will be honored prior to the match.

April 15, 2012
Tennis Secures Third Place at Seven Sisters Championship
The 2012 Seven Sisters Tennis Championship concluded today with five more matches at Mount Holyoke. Vassar pulled out a thrilling 3-2 triumph over Wellesley in the final contest of the day to secure its 10th title. The Lyons topped Smith 4-1 to clinch third place for the third straight year.

April 14, 2012
2012 Seven Sisters Tennis Championship (Day 1)
The 2012 Seven Sisters Tennis Championship kicked off today with five matches at Mount Holyoke. Reigning champion Wellesley picked up right where it left off in 2011, blanking both the Lyons and Smith. After rolling to a 5-0 triumph over Bryn Mawr, Mount Holyoke fell 5-0 to Wellesley. The tournament will conclude with five more matches tomorrow.

April 12, 2012
Mount Holyoke Set to Host 2012 Seven Sisters Tennis Championship
Mount Holyoke is set to host the 2012 Seven Sisters Tennis Championship this weekend. The Lyons will be joined at the annual event by Bryn Mawr, Smith, Vassar and Wellesley. Tournament play is slated to begin on Saturday and conclude on Sunday. Wellesley claimed its 12th title last season with a 4-0 record.

April 7, 2012
Tennis Sees Winning Streak Snapped at RPI
After picking up consecutive victories over Connecticut College and Puerto Rico Mayaguez, Mount Holyoke dropped a 6-3 decision to RPI this afternoon at Sharp Courts. The Lyons are slated to host the annual Seven Sisters Championship next weekend. They have gone 2-2 thus far this spring.

April 4, 2012
Lyons Game Day Central: Tennis vs. Puerto Rico Mayaguez
Mount Holyoke welcomes Puerto Rico Mayaguez to South Hadley for a non-conference contest this afternoon (4:30 p.m.) at the Tennis Courts. The Lyons have come out on top in four of the previous seven meetings between the programs. They picked up a thrilling 5-4 triumph over the Bulldogs during their spring break trip in 2010. This is the first time that the two teams will face off in America.

April 4, 2012
Tennis Cruises Past Puerto Rico Mayaguez
Sophomore AnnElizabeth Konkel came out of top at both singles and doubles to lead Mount Holyoke to a 7-2 triumph over Puerto Rico Mayaguez this afternoon at the Kendall Sports and Dance Complex Tennis Courts.

March 31, 2012
Han and Konkel Lift Tennis to Convincing Win Over Connecticut College
Junior Nahrhee Han and sophomore AnnElizabeth Konkel prevailed at both singles and doubles, as Mount Holyoke rolled to a 7-2 triumph over Connecticut College today at the Kendall Sports and Dance Complex Tennis Courts.

March 30, 2012
Lyons Game Day Central: Tennis vs. Connecticut College
Mount Holyoke hosts non-conference foe Connecticut College Saturday (10:30 a.m.) at the Kendall Sports and Dance Complex Tennis Courts. The Lyons have dropped two straight contests to the Camels after earning a 5-4 triumph in the fall of 2008.

March 3, 2012
Tennis Falls to Bates in Spring Opener
Mount Holyoke suffered a 9-0 setback to Bates in its spring opener today at the Kendall Sports and Dance Complex Field House. The Lyons were paced by sophomore Eman Malik, who took the second game of her number four singles contest before falling in a match tiebreaker.

March 2, 2012
Lyons Game Day Central: Tennis vs. Bates
Mount Holyoke kicks off its spring slate versus Bates Saturday morning (10:30 a.m.) at the Kendall Sports and Dance Complex Field House. After topping the Bobcats three straight times around the turn of the century, the Lyons have fallen in each of the previous seven meetings between the teams. They suffered a 7-2 setback last season despite strong performances from Maya Sayarath and Eman Malik.

February 9, 2012
Tennis Team Head Coach Aldo Santiago Named Posse 3 Mentor
Longtime tennis team head coach Aldo Santiago was recently selected to serve as mentor for Mount Holyoke's third class of Posse Foundation scholars. Mount Holyoke began partnering with the Posse Foundation to admit students from high schools in Miami three years ago. This year's group of 10 will begin taking classes in September.

November 10, 2011
NEWMAC Announces Fall Academic All-Conference Squads
The NEWMAC recently announced its 2011 Fall Academic All-Conference Teams. Twenty-three Mount Holyoke student-athletes were recognized for their achievements in their respective sports as well as in the classroom. Academic All-Conference Teams were selected for the sports of cross country, field hockey, soccer, tennis and volleyball.

October 26, 2011
Tennis Team Set to Host Youth Clinics
The Mount Holyoke tennis team will be hosting youth tennis clinics during the first two weeks of November. During the clinics, boys and girls ages 8-12 will learn the basics of the forehand, the backhand and the serve. The participants will be grouped by age, ability and experience. In addition to participating in drills and games, they will take part in dynamic warm-up and eye-hand coordination exercises.

October 19, 2011
Tennis Falls to Wheaton in NEWMAC Quarterfinals
Fifth-seeded Mount Holyoke fell 5-1 to fourth-seeded Wheaton in the Quarterfinal Round of the NEWMAC Tournament this afternoon at Beard Field House. Sophomore Kelsey Brower and senior Heather Richardson led the Lyons with an 8-3 triumph at number three doubles. It was Mount Holyoke's eighth straight trip to the postseason.

October 11, 2011
Lyons Game Day Central: Tennis vs. Springfield
Mount Holyoke and Springfield square off in a key NEWMAC match this afternoon (4:00 p.m.) at the Tennis Courts. With a win, the Lyons would qualify for their eighth straight trip to the NEWMAC Tournament. Springfield can also punch its ticket with a victory but would need some help from Clark. The Cougars are hosting Smith this afternoon. Last fall, Mount Holyoke downed the Pride for the 11th straight time, winning by a score of 5-4.

October 11, 2011
Tennis Tops Springfield to Clinch Berth in NEWMAC Tournament
Sophomore AnnElizabeth Konkel prevailed at both singles and doubles to lead Mount Holyoke to a 5-4 triumph over Springfield this afternoon at the Tennis Courts. With the win, the Lyons secured a spot in the NEWMAC Tournament for the eighth straight season. They will travel to Wheaton for a Quarterfinal Round match next Wednesday at 3:00 p.m.

October 8, 2011
Tennis Drops Pivotal NEWMAC Match at Wheaton
With a spot in the NEWMAC Tournament at stake, Mount Holyoke fell 8-1 at Wheaton this afternoon. As a result, the Lyons must now defeat Springfield in order to qualify for their eighth straight trip to the postseason. They will host the Pride on Tuesday at 4:00 p.m.

October 6, 2011
Tennis Races Past Clark For Second Straight Win
Sophomore Maya Sayarath, first year Sarah Anischik, and sophomore AnnElizabeth Konkel each prevailed at both singles and doubles to lead the Mount Holyoke to a convincing 8-1 triumph over Clark this evening at the Corash Tennis Courts. With the win, the Lyons improved to 3-5 on the year. It was their 15th straight win over their NEWMAC counterparts.

October 3, 2011
Han and Konkel Represent Mount Holyoke at ITA Regional Championship
Junior Nahrhee Han and sophomore AnnElizabeth Konkel represented Mount Holyoke at the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Division III New England Regional Championship over the weekend. The three-day tournament was hosted by Bates College.

September 27, 2011
Tennis Takes Down Smith in Dramatic Fashion
Led by junior Nahrhee Han and sophomore AnnElizabeth Konkel, Mount Holyoke picked up a dramatic 5-4 victory over longtime rival Smith this evening. Both players prevailed at singles and doubles for the Lyons, who snapped a five-match slide and earned their first NEWMAC win of the season. It was their fourth straight triumph over the Pioneers.

September 24, 2011
MIT Trips Up Tennis
Mount Holyoke fell 6-3 to MIT in NEWMAC action at the Tennis Courts this afternoon. Maya Sayarath and AnnElizabeth Konkel prevailed in their respective singles matches for the Lyons. Meanwhile, Heather Richardson and Kelsey Brower won for the second consecutive time at number three doubles.

September 23, 2011
Lyons Game Day Central: Tennis vs. MIT
Mount Holyoke closes out a three-match homestand versus NEWMAC foe MIT Saturday afternoon (1:00 p.m.) at the Tennis Courts. In 37 previous meetings between the programs, the Engineers own a 28-9 advantage. Last fall, they topped the Lyons by a score of 7-2.

September 21, 2011
Wesleyan Holds Off Tennis
Mount Holyoke fell 7-2 to non-conference foe Wesleyan this evening at the Kendall Sports and Dance Complex Field House. Heather Richardson, Kelsey Brower and Maya Sayarath each contributed points for the Lyons.

September 21, 2011
Lyons Game Day Central: Tennis vs. Wesleyan
Mount Holyoke entertains non-conference foe Wesleyan this evening at the Tennis Courts. In 28 previous meetings between the programs, the Cardinals own a 17-11 advantage. They downed the Lyons for the fourth time in a row last season, winning by a score of 8-1.

September 17, 2011
Wellesley Sweeps Tennis to Stay Perfect
Mount Holyoke fell 9-0 to NEWMAC foe Wellesley in its 2011-12 opener this afternoon. Maya Sayarath, Sarah Anischik and Eman Malik turned in solid performances for the Lyons. Wellesley has been perfect in three matches thus far this season.

September 16, 2011
Tennis Comes Up Just Short at Simmons
In a match that could have gone either way, Mount Holyoke suffered a heartbreaking 5-4 setback to Simmons this afternoon at the Winsor School Courts. Sophomore AnnElizabeth Konkel prevailed at both singles and doubles to set the tone for the Lyons.

September 16, 2011
Lyons Game Day Central: Tennis vs. Wellesley
Mount Holyoke kicks off its home slate versus Wellesley tomorrow afternoon (1:00 p.m.) at the Tennis Courts. In 54 previous meetings between the NEWMAC foes, Wellesley has prevailed 52 times. Last season, the Blue topped the Lyons twice, winning by scores of 7-2 and 5-0.

September 10, 2011
Tennis Falls to Babson in First NEWMAC Match
The Mount Holyoke tennis team suffered a 7-2 setback to Babson this afternoon at the Farwell Tennis Courts. It was the NEWMAC opener for both squads. Nahrhee Han, AnnElizabeth Konkel and Maya Sayarath figured in on points for the Lyons.

September 9, 2011
Tennis Blanks Saint Joseph in 2011-12 Debut
Mount Holyoke kicked off its 2011-12 campaign with a convincing 9-0 victory over Saint Joseph this afternoon at the Saint Joseph Tennis Courts. With the win, the Lyons remained perfect in seven all-time meetings against the Blue Jays. Maya Sayarath, Sarah Anischik, AnnElizabeth Konkel, Kelsey Brower, Heather Richardson and Sarah Moore each recorded victories at both singles and doubles.

August 11, 2011
Tennis Releases 2011 Fall Schedule
After qualifying for the NEWMAC Tournament for the seventh year in a row last season, the Mount Holyoke tennis team will take on a challenging nine-match schedule this fall. The Lyons are slated to kick things off at Babson College on Saturday, September 10 at 1:00 p.m.

August 8, 2011
Mount Holyoke Athletics Unveils Facebook Page
Mount Holyoke Athletics is now on Facebook! Our page will allow fans to stay up-to-date and share information about their favorite teams on a daily basis. "Like" us today at facebook.com/mhclyons.