2015-16 Women's Tennis News

Both tennis teams, 15 individuals earn ITA academic honors
Both tennis teams, 15 individuals earn ITA academic honors

July 25, 2016

Both Chapman University tennis teams and 15 individuals earned academic recognition from the Intercollegiate Tennis Association for their work over the past school year. It is the second year in a row that both programs have been honored as All-Academic teams.

Hammer ends career with historic All-SCIAC nod
Hammer ends career with historic All-SCIAC nod

May 12, 2016

Senior Andrea Hammer closed out her Chapman career by making Chapman history as the first First Team All-SCIAC women’s tennis selection in school history. Hammer also became the first tennis student-athlete to earn All-SCIAC honors twice in her career.

Andrea Hammer and Madeline Saunders (Photo by Larry Newman)
Panthers finish on high note in SCIAC Tournament

May 08, 2016

The Chapman University women’s tennis team defeated Occidental College 7-2 to capture seventh place at the SCIAC Tournament hosted by Pomona-Pitzer College on Sunday afternoon.

Andrea Hammer (Photo by Larry Newman)
Panthers to play for seventh in SCIAC Tournament

May 07, 2016

The Chapman University women’s tennis team will play for seventh place after dropping a pair of matches at the 2016 SCIAC Women’s Tennis Tournament. On day one, Chapman fell quickly to No. 3-seeded University of Redlands 5-0 in match three and dropped match eight on day two 7-2 to No. 7-seeded Caltech.

Chapman Athletics unveils annual Senior Awards winners
Chapman Athletics unveils annual Senior Awards winners

May 06, 2016

Chapman University Athletics celebrated another outstanding year with its annual Jog-a-thon at Wilson Field on Friday. The Panthers looked back on all the successes of the 2015-16 seasons and honored four seniors with the department’s annual awards.

Andrea Hammer (Photo by Larry Newman)
Hammer, Saunders compete in Ojai Tournament

April 22, 2016

Senior Andrea Hammer and junior Madeline Saunders represented the Chapman University women’s tennis team at the 116th Annual Ojai Valley Tournament this weekend. Hammer advanced to round 16 of singles play in the tournament for the second year in a row before being eliminated.

Andrea Hammer and Madeline Saunders (Photo by Larry Newman)
Women's tennis picks up win over Caltech

April 15, 2016

The women’s tennis team picked up its second win of the season with a 5-4 win over Caltech on Friday but fell 9-0 to No. 4 Claremont-Mudd-Scripps on Saturday. Senior Andrea Hammer led the win over Caltech with a win at the top singles and doubles spot.

Thimanthi Withana (photo by Larry Newman)
Women's tennis swept by fifth-ranked Sagehens

April 02, 2016

The Chapman University women’s tennis team fell 9-0 to fifth-ranked Pomona-Pitzer on Saturday at the Anaheim Hills Racquet Club. The Sagehens took all six singles points in straight sets.

Madeline Saunders (photo by Larry Newman)
Saunders wins again as women's tennis ends nonconference slate

March 23, 2016

Madeline Saunders continued to be a bright spot for the Chapman University women’s tennis team but the Panther fell 8-1 to visiting Lewis & Clark on Wednesday. Saunders improved to 5-4 on the year in the No. 2 slot.

Madeline Saunders high fives teammates (photo by Larry Newman)
Women's tennis falls twice

March 20, 2016

The Chapman University women’s tennis team dropped a pair of matches on Sunday and Monday with a narrow loss on the Sunday. The Panthers fell 5-4 to St. Lawrence on Sunday before falling to 9-0 to Bowdoin on Monday.

Maddie Saunders (Photo by Larry Newman)
Saunders continues to shine for Panthers

March 15, 2016

The Chapman University women’s tennis team hosted Vassar College Tuesday looking to get their first win of the season but fell short 6-3 at Anaheim Hills Tennis Club.

Andrea Hammer (Photo by Larry Newman)
No. 12 Sewanee hand Panthers fifth straight loss

March 12, 2016

The Chapman University women’s tennis team dropped its fifth contest in a row in an 8-1 loss to No. 12 Sewanee on Saturday at the Anaheim Hills Tennis Club.

Maddie Saunders (Photo by Larry Newman)
Saunders shows strong performance in loss to Mary Washington

March 04, 2016

The Chapman University women’s tennis team lost its fourth consecutive match on Friday afternoon. Mary Washington defeated the Panthers 7-2 at Anaheim hills despite a strong performance from Madeline Saunders.

Madeline Saunders (photo by Larry Newman)
Hammer, Saunders pick up wins in loss to CNU

March 01, 2016

Senior Andrea Hammer and junior Madeline Saunders accounted for all three of the Chapman University women’s tennis team’s points in a 6-3 loss to Christopher Newport on Tuesday. The duo teamed up for the Panthers first doubles win of the season.

Madeline Saunders (Larry Newman Photography)
Women's tennis fall to Linfield in season-opener

February 06, 2016

The Chapman University women’s tennis team dropped its season-opener to Linfield on Saturday, 8-1. Nicole Fouts scored the Panthers lone point with a singles win.

Andrea Hammer (Larry Newman Photography)
Doubles teams shine at ITA West Regionals

October 02, 2015

Both tennis teams competed in the ITA West Regional Championships last weekend with Brett Buford and Charlie Werman nearly coming away with a championship. The Panthers highest ranked duo made it all the way to the semifinals of the main draw.