April 19, 2013
HOWARD WOMEN’S TENNIS CONCLUDES SEASON WITH CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP LOSS
With a conference record of 3-2 and overall record of 6-7, the Howard University women’s tennis team concludes the 2012-13 season with a 4-2 loss to the Wildcats of Bethune-Cookman University on Friday, April 19 during the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Tennis Championships in Raleigh, N.C.
April 19, 2013
STOKES NAMED ALL-CONFERENCE SECOND TEAM
South Carolina State University's Maria Craciun and Florida A&M University's C. Salif Kante were named the 2013 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Men’s and Women's Tennis Players of the Year, as voted by the conference's head tennis coaches and sports information directors.
April 3, 2013
HOWARD WOMEN'S TENNIS CRUISES THROUGH WEEK OF ACTION
In a week of racquet-to-racquet action, the Howard University women’s tennis defeated George Mason (5-2) on Wednesday, April 3 and Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference foe Coppin State (4-0) on Saturday, April 6.
March 29, 2013
HOWARD TAKES TWO CRITICAL WINS AT HOME
The Howard University Lady Bison tennis team (3-6) won two critical Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference matches this weekend at home.
March 2, 2013
HOWARD DROPS 5-2 DECISION TO NAVY
Howard (1-5) went head-to-head with the U.S. Naval Academy, but couldn't find the right twitch to bring home the win suffering a 5-2 loss on Saturday, March 2.
February 16, 2013
HOWARD REMAINS WINLESS AFTER JAMES MADISON LOSS
The Howard University Lady Bison took on the James Madison Dukes Saturday at the Brigade Sports Complex in Annapolis, Md., but couldn’t pull out their first win for the season.
February 2, 2013
HOWARD LADY BISON FALL 5-2 IN HEAD-TO-HEAD BATTLE WITH GEORGE WASHINGTON
The Lady Bison (0-3) went head-to-head with the Lady Colonials of George Washington (1-1) Saturday, Feb. 2 at the indoor Army Navy Country Club falling short a few strokes, 5-2.
January 19, 2013
LADY BISON DROP 6-1 DECISION TO OLD DOMINION MONARCHS
The Howard University women’s tennis team battled the Old Dominion University Lady Monarchs on Saturday, Jan. 19 at the Folkes-Stevens Indoor Tennis Center to kick off the new year.
January 10, 2013
HOWARD WOMEN’S TENNIS PREDICTED TO CLINCH MEAC CROWN
Based on votes from Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference head coaches and sports information directors, the Howard women’s tennis team is predicted to win the 2013 conference title as well as the Northern Division title on Wednesday, Jan. 9.
December 11, 2012
STRICKLAND ATTAINS USTA/ITA COACHES AWARD
The USTA/ITA National Campus & Community Outreach Award is presented each year to a college coach who provides a leadership role in increasing tennis participation throughout his or her community, both on and off campus. Among the USTA/ITA partner programs available to assist coaches in giving back are Campus Kids' Days, Campus QuickStart, Campus Showdowns and Tennis On Campus.
October 19, 2012
TWO LADY BISON PROVIDE NOTEWORTHY PERFORMANCES AT USTA/ITA
Two members of the Howard University women’s tennis team stood out during the 2012 USTA/ITA Regional Championship in Blacksburg, Va., on Oct. 19-23.
September 21, 2012
HOWARD UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S TENNIS RESULTS
ANNAPOLIS, MD. (www.howard-bison.com) – Howard University’s Katelyn Stokes finished on top for the Lady Bison during the Bill and Sandra Moore Invitational hosted by the Naval Academy by sweeping the Flight A Singles competition on Sept. 21-23 in Annapolis, Md.
July 10, 2012
THREE LADY BISON OBTAIN SCHOLAR-ATHLETE AWARDS
Former Howard University student-athletes Anna Akhimien and Michelle Brown continue to make their mark as Lady Bison as they were named to the 2012 Intercollegiate Tennis Association Scholar-Athlete list on Thursday, July 5. HU sophomore Talia Johnson also received the award based on her academic success during her freshman year.
April 15, 2012
HOWARD GIVES VALIANT EFFORT BUT FALLS SHORT IN MEAC WOMEN’S TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP
RALEIGH, N.C.,April 15, 2012- The Howard University women's tennis team battled and scrapped their way through an injury-plagued season, but in the end, South Carolina State University proved to be too much as the Lady Bulldogs defeated the Lady Bison, 4-1 to win the 2012 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Women's Tennis Championship title on Sunday morning at Millbrook Tennis Center in Raleigh N.C. The title was the eighth consecutive and ninth overall for the Lady Bulldogs.
April 14, 2012
W. Tennis Advance to MEAC Championship
RALEIGH, N.C., April 14, 2012- The Howard University Lady Bison and the South Carolina State University Lady Bulldogs will compete Sunday, April 15 in the 2012 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Tennis Championship women's final beginning at 9 a.m.
April 13, 2012
Howard Women Advance To MEAC Semifinals
Raleigh, NC—April 13---Kately Stokes, Howard’s Number 1 singles player, posted a win over Katerina Szaboova that proved to be the deciding factor as the Lady Bison, the Number 4 seed, defeated Bethune Cookman, 4-3 in the opening round of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s and women’s tennis championship at the Millbrook Tennis Center.
April 11, 2012
Howard Women’s Tennis Team Gears Up For MEAC: Eight Recognized for Academic Honors
The Howard University women’s tennis team will open play on Friday when it takes on Bethune Cookman at 8:30 am in the opening round of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Tennis Championships at the Millbrook Tennis Center in Raleigh, NC.
April 7, 2012
Bison Women Dominate Towson 6-1
The Bison women's tennis team were back in action on Saturday against the Towson Tigers. The Lady Bison captured the first point winning two of the three doubles at number 1 Katelyn Stokes and Brittney Morgan beat Towson's Ayana Dow and Ariel Burke 9-7 and at 3 doubles Brooke Hawthorne and Michelle Brown downed Nisha Shah and Carly Easdale 8-3.
February 18, 2012
Women's Tennis Defeat St. John's 4-3
QUEENS, N.Y. - The Lady Bison Tennis Team won a hard fought four hour battle with St. Johns. Howard won the doubles point with wins at No. 1. Brittney Morgan and Katelyn Stokes beat Nevena Selacovic and Diamond Adams 8-6, while Michelle Brown and Brooke Hawthorne sealed the point at No. 3 doubles with an 8-3 victory over Joanna Zwinlulis and Terri Thomas.
January 24, 2012
Lady Bison Taken Down by Maryland
COLLEGE PARK, MD. - The Lady Bison tennis took on the 40th ranked University of Maryland Terps at the College Park Tennis Center. Maryland won all nine matches in a highly contested team match. The Terps behind the 37th ranked doubles team of Cristina Stancu and Welma Luus won all three doubles matches. Maryland earned straight set victories at No. 1 and 2 singles led by Stancu, ranked at 28th in the nation.
January 21, 2012
W. Tennis Edged By ODU in 2012 Opener
The women's tennis team opened the Spring 2012 campaign with a close loss, 4-3 to Old Dominion Saturday in Norfolk, Virginia. The Lady Bison who are picked to win MEAC North had wins at 2, 3 and 6 singles. Sophomore All Conference, Katelyn Stokes collected the first point at number 2 singles beating ODU's Juliana Pire 6-3, 6-4, followed by a win at 3 singles by sophomore Brooke Hawthorne over Melissa Esnal Olbuin 6-4, 6-1, the Howard scoring was rounded out with a win at 6 single when senior Anne Akhimien defeated Faith Atiso in a hard fought three setter, 6-2, 5-7,6-4. The Lady Bison are in action again Tuesday January 24, 2012 at 1:00pm against the University of Maryland at the College Park Tennis Center.
January 10, 2012
M/W Tennis Teams Picked First in MEAC Northern Division
The Howard University men's and women's tennis teams have been picked first in the MEAC Northern Division.
November 11, 2011
Howard Coach Strickland To Receive Grant
Howard University head men’s and women’s tennis coach Larry Strickland has been selected as one of 10 coaches named to be a recipient of the 2011 USTA Multicultural grants.
September 23, 2011
W. Tennis Achieve Success at Bill and Sandra Moore Invite
ANNAPOLIS, MD - The Women’s Tennis Team had an outstanding weekend at the eight team, Bill and Sandra Moore Invitational at the U.S. Naval Academy. With just four entries due to injuries the Lady Bison won four of the six events contested. The doubles team of Anne Akhimien and Katelyn Stokes won the B Doubles over the Naval Academy team of Dye Das and Gabby Winter in the finals 8- 4 on Saturday. In Sunday’s singles finals, sophomore Katelyn Stokes won the A flight beating teammate junior Brittney Morgan in a shorten match 8-6. Freshman Talia Johnson playing her first collegiate competition won the C flight besting Towson’s Ayana Dow in a match tiebreaker 6-7(2), 6-4, 1-0(10-5). Senior Anne Akhimien easily beat Towson’s Judy Mont in the C flight finals 6-3, 6-0. The Lady Bison will be back in action October 7th at the Hampton Roads Invitational in Newport News, Virginia.
June 23, 2011
Seven Members of the Howard Tennis Team Achieve National ITA Scholar-Athlete Award Status
Five women and two men qualified for Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s 2011 National ITA Scholar-Athlete’s Award. The award is given annually tennis student-athletes who are varsity letter winners, have a grade point average of 3.5 or above (on a 4.0 scale) for the current academic year, and have been enrolled at their present school for at least 2 semesters.
April 20, 2011
Student-Athletes Honored at Annual Athletics Ceremony
WASHINGTON, DC – Kyle Riley and Saadia Doyle highlighted the honorees as they were named Howard’s male and female athletes of the year at the annual Bison Awards Ceremony held on April 19, 2011. In addition, over 50 other student athletes were honored for their athletic and academic achievements.
April 17, 2011
Lady Bison Topped by S.C. State in MEAC Championship
RALEIGH, N.C. - The Howard Univ. women's tennis team fell to the Bulldogs of South Carolina State 4-0 in the Tennis Championship title on Sunday at the Millbrook Tennis Courts in Raleigh N.C.
April 15, 2011
Women’s Tennis Advances to MEAC Championship
RALEIGH, N.C. – Howard, the top seed in the north defeated No. 2 Florida A&M, 4-0, and will vie for their first tennis championship title since the 1995 season. The Lady Bison won the doubles point and captured wins at the number one, two and five singles positions to advance. Brittney Morgan, an All-MEAC Second-Team honoree, clinched the victory for Howard with a 6-1, 6-2 win over Alexis Brown, an All-MEAC First-Team selection at the number two singles spot.
April 14, 2011
Strickland Named MEAC Coach of the Year; Four Bison Receive All-Conference Honors
NORFOLK, VA – Larry Strickland was named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Coach of the Year for the second consecutive season. All awards were voted on by the conference’s head coaches and sports information directors.
April 12, 2011
Men's and Women's Tennis Clinch Northern Division Title
NORFOLK, VA – The Howard Univ. men’s and women’s tennis teams clinched the MEAC Divisional title and will enter the tournament as the top seed from the North
April 9, 2011
Howard Women Edge Longwood 4-3
FARMVILLE, VA – The Howard Univ. women’s tennis team edged Longwood 4-3 in Farmville, Va. on Saturday afternoon. The Lady Bison improve to 10-8 overall.
March 26, 2011
Lady Bison Down Morgan State
Baltimore, MD-The Howard University women’s tennis team swept the Morgan State University Bears this past Saturday in Baltimore, Maryland. The Bison out-performed the Bears and closed out the match with a 7-0 victory.
March 23, 2011
Michelle Brown Receives Weekly Honor
NORFOLK, V.A. – Michelle Brown was chosen as the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Tennis Athletes of the Week, the conference announced.
March 23, 2011
Lady Bison Taken Down by Georgetown
Washington, DC - The Howard University women’s tennis team took a hit on Wednesday when they lost to rival, Georgetown University. This win has allowed Georgetown to advance to a 4-8 record for the season.
March 14, 2011
Women’s Tennis Continues Winning Streak
Washington, DC- The Howard University women’s tennis team (5-7) continues to be a force to be reckoned with. The Lady Bison defeated the Radford University Highlanders (2-8).
March 12, 2011
Lady Bison Sail Through UMES
Washington, DC - The Howard University Women’s tennis team (4-7) came out on top with a 7-0 victory against University of Maryland Eastern Shore (1-8).
March 8, 2011
Lady Bison Fight Hard but fall to Towson
Towson, MD- Tuesday’s match against the Towson University Tigers (5-2) proved to be a tough one for the Lady Bison (3-7).
February 26, 2011
Lady Bison Sweep Seton Hall, 7-0
Annapolis, MD- After a tough loss against Navy last weekend, the Lady Bison have bounced back. The Howard University women's tennis team (3-6) swept the Seton Hall University Pirates (1-6).
February 19, 2011
Women’s Tennis Takes a Tough Loss to Navy
Annapolis, MD- The Howard University women’s tennis team (2-6) took a hard hit with a loss against Navy (9-4) this past Saturday.
February 12, 2011
W. Tennis Split Two in Queens
QUEENS, NY - The Howard women’s tennis team (2-4) split matches with St. John’s University (2-3) and Long Island University (0-1) in a trip to Queens, N.Y. this past weekend.
February 6, 2011
Lady Bison Fall in Extra Sets
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a battle against cross-town rival George Washington, the Howard women’s tennis team put up a strong fight as the Bison (1-4) pushed the Colonials (3-1) into extra sets before eventually falling, 5-2.
January 29, 2011
Lady Bison Roll to an Impressive 5-0 Sweep of Norfolk St.
WASHINGTON, DC - The Howard women’s tennis team snapped its four game skid after ousting Norfolk State University, 5-0, on Saturday, Jan. 29 at the Southeast Tennis and Learning Center.
January 28, 2011
W. Tennis Picked First in Northern Division, Men Second
NORFOLK, Va., January 28, 2011- South Carolina State University’s men’s and women’s tennis teams were predicted to win the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) southern divisional crowns. Hampton University’s men’s and Howard University’s women’s teams were chosen as the top choices in the northern division as voted on by the conference’s head tennis coaches and sports information directors.
January 21, 2011
W. Tennis Opens Season With Match Victories
The Howard University women’s tennis team opened its 2011 season this past weekend with matches against Campbell University, Virginia Commonwealth, and Old Dominion.
September 26, 2010
Tennis Performs Well at Bill and Sandra Moore Invite
ANNAPOLIS, MD - The Howard Women’s Tennis Team finished an outstanding weekend at the Bill and Sandra Moore Invitational on Sunday. The six team tournament consisted of Loyola, Monmouth, US Naval Academy, Rider, Towson and Howard. Howard competed in all six event finals, winning four flights. Navy proved to be the main obstacle in the Lady Bison’s path.
September 19, 2010
Tennis With a Strong Performance at Georgetown Invitational
WASHINGTON, DC - The women’s tennis team had a strong showing at the Georgetown Invitational this weekend. Three Howard players made it to the semifinals in singles - junior Ashley Moore, freshman Brooke Hawthorne, and MEAC Player of the Year Michelle Brown.
June 14, 2010
Women's Tennis Signs Pair of Four Star Recruits
Four star recruits Katelyn Stokes (Lanham, Md.) and Brooke Hawthorne (Atlanta, Ga.) have each signed a National Letter of Intent to join the Howard women’s tennis team in 2010-11, it was announced on Monday.
April 18, 2010
South Carolina State Hangs Heartbreaker On Howard in MEAC Championship
Brittney Morgan won her contest at No. 2 singles but it was not enough as South Carolina State defeated Howard, 4-1 in the title match of the MEAC Tennis Championship.
April 17, 2010
Lady Bison Reach MEAC Championship Final
The Howard women's tennis team is one win away from the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Championship title. Howard defeated Florida A&M (FAMU), 4-0 in the semifinal and moves on to face South Carolina State in the Championship on Sunday at 9 AM.
April 16, 2010
HU Opens MEAC Tourney Play With Win Over North Carolina A&T
The Howard women's tennis team rolled past North Carolina A&T (NCAT) to extends its win streak to 10 matches on Friday. The No. 1 Lady Bison defeated the No. 4 Aggies, 4-0 in the opening round of the MEAC Championship and move on to face No. 2 Florida A&M in a semifinal matchup on Saturday at 8:30 a.m.
April 15, 2010
Howard Women’s Tennis Sweeps Honors as It Prepares for Tournament
One of the pleasant surprises of the 2010 season has been the success of the Howard University women’s tennis team. Under the leadership of veteran head Coach Larry Strickland, the Lady Netters compiled a best ever 13-3 record, including a nine-match win streak. Howard posted an unblemished 5-0 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, giving them the top seed in the upcoming tournament, April 16-18 at the Millbrook Tennis Center in Raleigh, NC.
April 14, 2010
Women's Tennis Sweeps MEAC All-Conference Honors
Following a 5-0 league season and a nine-win match streak, two Howard tennis players were awarded major postseason honors by the conference Wednesday afternoon. Sophomore Michelle Brown was named the MEAC Player of the Year while freshman Brittney Morgan garnered MEAC Rookie of the Year honors. Additionally, Howard coach Larry Strickland was named MEAC Coach of the Year.
April 10, 2010
Lady Bison Cap Season With Win
Howard edged Longwood, 4-3, in a season ending victory on Saturday. The win gives the Bison a 13-3 season record and momentum as the number one seed in the upcoming MEAC Tournament.
April 8, 2010
Brown, Morgan Sweep Weekly MEAC Tennis Honors
Sophomore Michelle Brown (Los Angeles, Calif./Georgetown) and freshman Brittney Morgan (Beverly Hills, Calif./Beverly Hills H.S.) swept the weekly MEAC tennis honors, the league announced today.
April 7, 2010
Women's Tennis Earns No. 1 Seed at MEAC Championship; Bison Men Earn No. 2 Seed
The Howard women's team earned a No. 1 seed at the upcoming MEAC Championship, slated for April 16-18 at the Millbrook Tennis Center in Raleigh, N.C. HU finished 5-0 in conference play and won their first MEAC divisional title. The men's squad earned a No. 2 seed after posting a 4-1 league record.
April 6, 2010
Howard Wins Eighth Straight Match; Defeats Georgetown in Crosstown Matchup
The Howard women's tennis team defeated Georgetown, 4-3 on Tuesday for its eighth consecutive win. The victory marked another milestone as HU defeated all the DC area schools for the first time in 25 years.
April 3, 2010
Lady Bison Clinch Top Spot in MEAC North; Finish 3-0 in League Action
The Howard women's tennis team clinched the top spot in the MEAC Northern Division with a 5-2 win over Hampton Saturday afternoon at Banneker Courts.
March 31, 2010
Women's Tennis Wins Fourth Straight
Howard defeated George Mason, 5-2, in a non-conference matchup on Wednesday in Fairfax, Va. The win was the fourth straight for the Lady Bison.
March 31, 2010
Brown, Morgan Earn Weekly MEAC Honors
Sophomore Michelle Brown (Los Angeles, Calif./Georgetown) and freshman Brittney Morgan (Beverly Hills, Calif./Beverly Hills H.S.) swept the weekly MEAC women's tennis honors, the conference announced on Wednesday.
March 28, 2010
Lady Bison Victorious in Weekend Action
The Howard women's tennis team continued its winning ways on March 27-28 with victories over Morgan State (MSU) and George Washington (GW). HU blanked MSU 7-0 on Saturday before rolling over GW 5-2 on Sunday.
March 26, 2010
Brittney Morgan Earns Fourth MEAC Rookie of the Week Nod
Freshman Brittney Morgan (Beverly Hills, Calif./Beverly Hills H.S.) was named the MEAC Rookie of the Week for the fourth time this season, the conference announced today.
March 21, 2010
Bison Roll Over Eagles
Howard rolled over Coppin State, 7-0 in a women's tennis conference decision on Sunday at Druid Hill Park.
March 19, 2010
Howard Nipped by Radford
Despite singles victories from Brittney Morgan, Alyssa Works and Anne Akhimien, Howard lost to Radford 4-3 Friday afternoon at Banneker Courts.
March 16, 2010
Three Peat: Brown and Morgan Sweep Weekly Tennis Honors
Michelle Brown and Brittney Morgan swept the weekly MEAC tennis honors for the third time this season, the conference announced today. Brown was named the MEAC Athlete of the Week while Morgan garnered MEAC Rookie of the Week Honors for matches played February 22-28.
March 12, 2010
Bison Fall to Red Storm
St. John's handed Howard a 7-0 loss on Friday in a non-conference match at the Southeast Tennis and Learning Center.
March 11, 2010
Lady Bison Bow to Retrievers
The UMBC women's tennis team defeated Howard 5-2 in a non-conference match at the UMBC Tennis Complex on Thursday. The loss snapped a four match win streak for HU.
March 9, 2010
Howard Continues Win Streak, Remains Perfect With Win Over Towson
The Howard women’s tennis team remained perfect in action and ran its winning streak to four matches with a 7-0 victory over local foe Towson on Tuesday at Banneker Courts.
February 26, 2010
Lady Bison Sweep Weekly Tennis Honors for Second Consecutive Week
The Lady Bison have swept the weekly MEAC honors for the second straight week. Michelle Brown was named the MEAC Athlete of the Week while Brittney Morgan garnered Rookie of the Week honors.
February 25, 2010
Lady Bison Sweep Mids 7-0 in Non-Conference Action
The Howard women's tennis team racked up another victory in non-conference action in Annapolis, Md. The Lady Bison defeated Navy 7-0 and improved to 3-0 on the season.
February 21, 2010
Howard Blanks Mount St. Mary's
The Howard women's tennis team swept Mount St. Mary's on Saturday 7-0 in a Think Pink match at the Southeast Tennis and Learning Center. The match raised over $600 for the Tigerlily Foundation in an effort to increase breast cancer awareness.
February 17, 2010
Howard Sweeps Weekly Tennis Honors
Michelle Brown (Los Angeles, Calif./Georgetown) was named the MEAC Athlete of the Week while Brittney Morgan (Beverly Hills, Calif./Beverly Hills H.S.) earned MEAC Rookie of the Week honors, the conference announced today.
February 14, 2010
Howard Claims 4-3 Victory Over NJIT
The Howard women's tennis team won its season opener at NJIT on Saturday with a 4-3 victory. The Lady Bison defeated the Highlanders at No. 1, 2 & 5 singles and No. 2 & 3 doubles positions to take the match.
February 12, 2010
Tennis Schedule Changes Announced
The Howard women's tennis match scheduled for Friday, Feb. 12 has been moved to Thursday, Feb. 25 at 3 pm. Saturday's road contest against NJIT has been changed to a 6 p.m. start time and the location was moved to Bogota Racquet Club in Bogota N.J.
February 8, 2010
Women's Tennis to Host Think Pink Match on Feb. 20
The Howard University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and the women’s tennis team has partnered with the Tigerlily Foundation for a Think Pink match on Saturday, Feb. 20 in an effort to increase breast cancer awareness. The Lady Bison will host Mount St. Mary’s at 4 p.m. in its Think Pink contest.
January 14, 2010
Bison Picked Second in MEAC Preseason Poll
The Howard men's and women's tennis squads were picked second in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) preseason poll, it was announced yesterday.
November 4, 2009
Bison Tennis Teams Volunteer at Banneker Center
Members of the Howard University tennis team and the Bison coaching staff helped put the fun in the Banneker Recreation Center Halloween Party on Saturday, Oct. 31.
October 8, 2009
Women's Tennis Continues Preseason Swing; Newcomers Pave the Way
Brittney Morgan has continued her assault on college tennis this past weekend. The freshman from Beverly Hills, Calif., now 12-1 in singles competition, won the B draw at the Hampton Roads Invitational.
September 29, 2009
2009-10 Women’s Tennis Schedule Released
With Howard women’s tennis already underway, the ladies are showing signs of a strong upcoming season. The Lady Bison showed off their competitive drive as they matched up against the University of Maryland in their season opener, held in College Park Sept. 18 to Sept. 20. According to Head Tennis Coach Larry Strickland, the team had a very strong showing, with players winning majority of their match-ups against the Terps.
August 13, 2009
Bison Netters Earn ITA Awards for 13th Consecutive Year
Four members of the Howard University tennis team were named All-Academic Scholar-Athletes by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA), the governing body of collegiate tennis. Whitney Ambush (women's tennis), Christopher Brown (men's tennis), Eric Chavous (men's tennis) and Chad Jones (men's tennis) received the honor based on their work on the court and in the classroom.
April 17, 2009
Moore Wins No. 1 Singles vs. Bethune-Cookman
Freshman Ashley Moore defeated Katarina Szaboova at No. 1 singles during action at the MEAC Championship on April 17 in Raleigh, N.C. The Lady Bison dropped the match, 4-0.
April 16, 2009
Gee, Moore Garner All-Conference Honors
Senior Michael Gee (Staten Island, N.Y./Clemson) and freshman Ashley Moore (Miami, Fla./Gulliver Prep) garnered All-MEAC honors, the conference announced today. Gee was named to the All-MEAC first team while Moore collected All-MEAC second team honors.
April 15, 2009
Fields Set for 2009 MEAC Tennis Championship
Officials at the MEAC Conference announced the fields for the 2009 MEAC Tennis Championship, set to begin Friday, April 17 in Raleigh, N.C. The Lady Bison were selected as the two seed in the north, while the men's squad qualified as the third seed.
April 12, 2009
Lady Bison Win Final MEAC Decision
The Lady Bison prevailed over Morgan State, 4-3 in its final conference decision Sunday afternoon at Banneker Courts.
April 11, 2009
Moore Wins No. 1 Singles at Longwood
Freshman Ashley Moore defeated Zsofia Jakab at No. 1 singles during play versus Longwood on Saturday. The Lady Bison dropped the match, 6-1.
April 9, 2009
Lady Bison Sweep MEAC Honors for Second Straight Week
Junior Michele Gee (Staten Island, N.Y./Curtis H.S.) and freshman Ashley Moore (Miami, Fla./Gulliver Prep) swept the MEAC Weekly Tennis Honors for the second week in a row. Gee was named the league's Player of the Week while Moore earned her third Rookie of the Week selection.