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Kord Schwarz Chosen to Lead Tennis Program
NEW LONDON, N.H. - November 14, 2008 - Colby-Sawyer Athletic Director Debi Field-McGrath announced today the hiring of Kord Schwarz as the new Head Coach of the Colby-Sawyer Men's and Women's tennis program.
Colby-Sawyer Women's Tennis was Great in '08
NEW LONDON, N.H. - It was a recording breaking season for the Colby-Sawyer women's tennis team as they finished their regular season with a perfect 15-0 overall record and a 10-0 TCCC record, earning a No. 1 seed in the conference tournament. Despite a hard-felt loss to Endicott in the TCCC Championship match, the Chargers completed the single greatest season in school history, finishing with a record of 17-1.
Endicott Defeats Chargers, 5-2 in TCCC Final
NEW LONDON, N.H. – October 25, 2008 – The Chargers magical season came to an end with a loss to the Gulls of Endicott, 5-2 in the TCCC Championship. Colby-Sawyer finished the season with a school best, 17-1 overall record.
Chargers Advance to TCCC Final with 6-3 Win over Roger Williams; Coach Sean McCaffrey Wins 100th Match
NEW LONDON, N.H. – October 23, 2008 - The Colby-Sawyer Chargers defeated Roger Williams, 6-3 on Thursday afternoon to advance to the TCCC Final on Saturday, October 25. The Chargers will host Endicott at noon to decide the conference championship. Head Coach, Sean McCaffrey earned his 100th win at Colby-Sawyer.
Women's Tennis Postponed to Thursday
NEW LONDON, N.H. - October 22, 2008 - Wednesday's TCCC semifinal women's tennis match against Roger Williams has been postponed to Thursday, October 23 at 2:00 p.m.
Women's Tennis Advances to TCCC Semifinals After 9-0 Win over Curry
NEW LONDON, N.H. – October 14, 2008 - The Chargers advanced to the TCCC Semifinals with their Quarterfinals victory over Curry, 9-0. Mary Francis (North Steuben, Maine) and Hannah White (Stockbridge, Mass.) both won their singles matches in straight sets 6-0, 6-0.
Sean McCaffrey Named TCCC Women's Tennis Coach of the Year
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – October 14, 2008 – Colby-Sawyer College women's tennis head coach, Sean McCaffrey, has been named the 2008 TCCC Women's Tennis Coach of the Year, voted on by the conferences head coaches. McCaffrey led the Chargers to their best season in school history this year, with a perfect 15-0 overall record and 10-0 record in TCCC play, earning the No.1 seed in the conference tournament.
Chargers Finish Regular Season With 9-0 Victory Over Franklin Pierce/ Host Curry at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday in TCCC Quarterfinals Action
NEW LONDON, N.H. – October 11, 2008 - The Colby-Sawyer women's tennis team finished the regular season with a 9-0 victory over Division II Franklin Pierce on Saturday, October 11, at Kelsey Tennis Courts. The Chargers will host Curry College at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 14 in TCCC Quarterfinal action. Tournament Bracket
Women's Tennis Rolls to 9-0 Victory over Southern Maine
GORHAM, Maine – October 8, 2008 - The Colby-Sawyer women's tennis team rolled to a 9-0 victory over Southern Maine on Wednesday evening. Leading the way for the Chargers was junior Brittany Mailman (Freedom, N.H.) who picked up a 6-0, 6-0 win at No. 3 singles and an 8-0 victory at No. 1 doubles with junior teammate Mary Francis (North Steuben, Maine). Francis defeated Erica Robertson at No. 1 singles, 6-0, 6-2.
Chargers Push Record to 13-0; Outlast Endicott 5-4
NEW LONDON, N.H. – October 7, 2008 - The Colby-Sawyer Chargers outlasted previously undefeated Endicott on Tuesday, October 7, winning the match, 5-4. The win pushes the Chargers record to 13-0 overall and 10-0 in the conference, locking up the top seed for the conference tournament. Endicott drops their first match of the season and dips to 12-1 overall and 8-1 in conference play.
Chargers Defeat Wentworth, 8-1
NEW LONDON, N.H. – October 4, 2008 - The Colby-Sawyer women's tennis team earned an 8-1 victory over Wentworth on Saturday, October 4, at Kelsey Tennis Courts. The Chargers stay undefeated with a 12-0 record and a 9-0 record in conference play.
Chargers Defeat Eastern Nazarene, 5-0
NEW LONDON, N.H. - October 2, 2008 - The Colby-Sawyer women's tennis team defeated Eastern Nazarene, 5-0 on Thursday, October 2. Sophomore Carolyn Drake (Great River, N.Y.) picked up the lone singles victory for the Chargers, defeating Nehemie Suzin, 6-0, 6-0.
Chargers Roll to 9-0 Victory Over Plymouth State
NEW LONDON, N.H. - September 30, 2008 - The Colby-Sawyer women's tennis team rolled to a 9-0 victory over Plymouth State on Tuesday, September 30, at Kelsey Tennis Courts. Sophomore Carolyn Drake (Great River, N.Y.) had an impressive singles victory with a 6-2, 6-0 win over Nikki Kolb to lead the Chargers to the win.
Mary Francis and Nicole Duarte Earn TCCC Accolades
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – September 29, 2008 – Junior Mary Francis (North Steuben, Maine) has been named TCCC Women's Tennis Player of the Week and freshman Nicole Duarte (Windham, N.H.) has been named TCCC Volleyball Rookie of the Week. The women's tennis and volleyball teams combined for an impressive 5-1 record last week.
Chargers Stay Perfect With 7-2 Victory Over Roger Williams
BRISTOL, R.I. - September 27, 2008 - The Colby-Sawyer Chargers kept their perfect season in tact on Saturday afternoon, with an impressive 7-2 victory over Roger Williams. The top match of the day occurred when junior Mary Francis (North Steuben, Maine) outlasted Leah Ribchinsky (Ivoryton, Conn.) 7-6 (7-4), 7-5 at No.1 singles.
Chargers Sweep Curry, 9-0
MILTON, Mass. - September 23, 2008 - The Colby-Sawyer Chargers kept rolling on Tuesday afternoon, with a 9-0 sweep of Curry. Highlighting the performances of the Chargers was freshman Lauren Turenne(Reading, Mass.) who did not drop a game at No. 3 singles winning 6-0, 6-0.
Lauren Turenne Named TCCC Rookie of the Week
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – September 22, 2008 – Freshman Lauren Turenne (Reading, Mass.) has been named TCCC Women's Tennis Rookie of the Week after registering a perfect 5-0 record last week.
Women's Tennis Defeats Lyndon State, 8-1
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. – September 21, 2008 - The Colby-Sawyer women's tennis team defeated an under-manned Lyndon State College women's tennis team by an 8-1 score to remain undefeated. Lyndon State lost three of the matches - one doubles and two singles - by forfiet.
Women's Tennis Stays Perfect with 8-1 Win over Regis
NEW LONDON, N.H. – September 20, 2008 – The Chargers remained undefeated after an impressive 8-1 victory over Regis College on Saturday, September 20. Colby-Sawyer improves their record to 5-0, while Regis drops to 0-4 in conference play.
Women's Tennis Sweeps Gordon, 9-0
NEW LONDON, N.H. – September 17, 2008 – The Chargers swept the Fighting Scots of Gordon, 9-0 on Wednesday night. Colby-Sawyer improves their record to 4-0, while Gordon drops to 2-1 in conference play.
Women's Tennis Rolls to 8-1 Victory Over Salve Regina
NEWPORT, R.I. - Colby-Sawyer College swept the doubles and nearly swept singles play as the Chargers dealt an 8-1 defeat to Salve Regina University in The Commonwealth Coast Conference women's tennis match in Newport.
Women's Tennis Defeats Nichols, 5-4
DUDLEY, Mass. – The Colby-Sawyer women's tennis team edged Nichols, 5-4, Thursday to hand the Bison their first defeat of the season. The Chargers took two close matches at second and third doubles and Brittany Mailman (Freedom, N.H.) won at No. 4 singles to seal The Commonwealth Coast Conference victory.
Women's Tennis Postponed
Today's women's tennis match at Nichols has been postponed due to inclement weather and is tentatively rescheduled for Thursday, September 11.
Hannah White and Jen LaChance lead the Chargers to 6-3 win over Western New England
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - September 4, 2008 - The Colby-Sawyer women's tennis team defeated Western New England, 6-3 on Thursday night as both teams opened conference play.
Jen LaChance and Liz Allen Named TCCC Players of the Week
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – September 3, 2008 – Freshman Liz Allen (Holden, Mass.) and junior Jen LaChance (Killingworth, Conn.) were named Commonwealth Coast Conference Players of the Week. LaChance was named as the women's tennis Player of the Week. Allen was also given the nod as TCCC Rookie of the Week for women's soccer. Freshman Nicole Duarte (Windham, N.H.) was named TCCC Volleyball Rookie of the Week.
Mary Francis and Jen LaChance Lead Chargers in the 2008 Colby-Sawyer Shootout
NEW LONDON, N.H. - August 31, 2008 - Juniors Mary Francis (North Steuben, Maine) and Jen LaChance (Killingworth, Conn.) went a combined 5-0 in singles play to lead the Chargers in the 2008 Colby-Sawyer College Shootout. Joining Francis and LaChance as tournament winner was the B Doubles team of sophomore Carolyn Drake (Great River, N.Y.) and freshman Nikki Humphrey (Little Compton, R.I.).
Women's Tennis Picked to Win TCCC in 2008. Hosts Colby-Sawyer Shootout August 29-30
NEW LONDON, N.H. – August 29, 2008 - The Colby-Sawyer Women's Tennis team has been selected to finish 1st in The Commonwealth Coast Conference this season after receiving 109 points and two first place votes, according to the 2008 TCCC Preseason Poll released on August 29. Colby-Sawyer Shootout Bracket
Women's Tennis Fall Schedule Released
NEW LONDON, N.H. – June 5, 2008 – The Colby-Sawyer College Athletic Department has released their 2008 fall schedules for men's soccer, women's soccer, women's tennis and women's volleyball.
