The Wesleyan College tennis team took two matches from Oxford at Emory in an exhibition loss on Saturday afternoon.
Despite losing the overall match-up 2-7, the point earned by the No. 3 double team of Venesha Drysdale and Julia Shen marks the first match win of the season for the Pioneers. The pair came from behind to tie the doubles pro-set match at 8-8 and went on to win the tie-breaker 8-6. In addition to taking one doubles point from the Eagles, the Pioneers also picked up a singles point by forfeit.
"Wesleyan tennis has really made some strides this spring in moving our program in a competitive direction," stated Head Coach Michael Spivey. "After three non-conference matches, we have won more games combined (Singles and Doubles) from each of three teams than we did playing against the same teams last year with no changes in our lineup."
Wesleyan returns to the courts on March 3 when they travel to Columbia, S.C., to take on Columbia College at 3:45pm.
Doubles:
#1 Soshawn Blair/Katie McIntosh (WC) vs. Ayanna Groves/Vyjoo Lakshmipathy (EC) - 1-8
#2 Hannah Doan/Ashley Jackson (WC) vs. Etasha Srinivas/Adiiti Gulati (EC) - 0-8
#3 Venesha Drysdale/Julia Shen (WC) vs. Ngan Do/Annie Ngan (EC) - 9-8 (8-6)
Singles:
#1 Soshawn Blair (WC) vs. Ayanna Groves (EC) - Forfeit
#2 Hannah Doan (WC) vs. Vyjoo Lakshmipathy (EC) - 0-6, 0-6
#3 Katie McIntosh (WC) vs. Etasha Srinivas - 1-6, 0-6
#4 Venesha Drysdale (WC) vs. Adiiti Gulati (EC) - 0-6, 1-6
#5 Ashley Jackson (WC) vs. Ngan Do (EC) - 0-6, 1-6
#6 Julia Shen (WC) vs. Annie Ngan (EC) - 2-6; 3-6
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Thomas Collects a Pair of Hits in Softball Opener
Senior Belle Thomas picked up hits in her first two at-bats of the year in Wesleyan College's season-opening doubleheader at Berry College..
The Pioneers were swept in the doubleheader 16-0 and 21-0.
First-year starters Kayla Lumley and Sara Dickson collected their first Wesleyan hits in the nightcap.
Wesleyan opens the home portion of the schedule on Monday when they host Southern Wesleyan University at the Mathews Athletic Complex. First pitch in the doubleheader is scheduled for 2:00pm.
The Pioneers were swept in the doubleheader 16-0 and 21-0.
First-year starters Kayla Lumley and Sara Dickson collected their first Wesleyan hits in the nightcap.
Wesleyan opens the home portion of the schedule on Monday when they host Southern Wesleyan University at the Mathews Athletic Complex. First pitch in the doubleheader is scheduled for 2:00pm.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Tennis Falls in First Match of 2011 to Southeastern Univ.
Wesleyan College vs Southeastern University (Feb 19, 2011)
Southeastern University 9, Wesleyan College 0
Feb 19, 2011 at Southeastern Univ.
Singles competition
1. Chelsey Lynn (SU) def. Kellie Cauley (WC) 6-0, 6-0
2. Alexandra Fraler (SU) def. Soshawn Blair (WC) 6-1, 6-0
3. Amanda Summers (SU) def. Hannah Doan (WC) 6-0, 6-0
4. Noelle Cotton (SU) def. Katie McIntosh (WC) 6-0, 6-0
5. Wendy Reade (SU) def. Ashley Jackson (WC) 6-0, 6-0
6. Autumn Housefield (SU) def. Venesha Drysdale (WC) 6-0, 6-0
Doubles competition
1. Chelsey Lynn/Alexandra Fraler (SU) def. Kellie Cauley/Soshawn Blair (WC) 8-2
2. Noelle Cotton/Wendy Reade (SU) def. Hannah Doan/Rebecca Navarre (WC) 8-0
3. Amanda Summers/Autumn Housefield (SU) def. Ashley Jackson/Lorikim Morris (WC) 8-1
Match Notes
Wesleyan College 0-1
Southeastern University 9, Wesleyan College 0
Feb 19, 2011 at Southeastern Univ.
Singles competition
1. Chelsey Lynn (SU) def. Kellie Cauley (WC) 6-0, 6-0
2. Alexandra Fraler (SU) def. Soshawn Blair (WC) 6-1, 6-0
3. Amanda Summers (SU) def. Hannah Doan (WC) 6-0, 6-0
4. Noelle Cotton (SU) def. Katie McIntosh (WC) 6-0, 6-0
5. Wendy Reade (SU) def. Ashley Jackson (WC) 6-0, 6-0
6. Autumn Housefield (SU) def. Venesha Drysdale (WC) 6-0, 6-0
Doubles competition
1. Chelsey Lynn/Alexandra Fraler (SU) def. Kellie Cauley/Soshawn Blair (WC) 8-2
2. Noelle Cotton/Wendy Reade (SU) def. Hannah Doan/Rebecca Navarre (WC) 8-0
3. Amanda Summers/Autumn Housefield (SU) def. Ashley Jackson/Lorikim Morris (WC) 8-1
Match Notes
Wesleyan College 0-1
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Solmone Scores Nine Points in Season Finale
Twelve different players scored as Piedmont College handed Wesleyan College an 89-43 loss in its season finale.
A stifling defense limited the Pioneers (4-16, 0-14 GSAC) to less than 30% shooting from the floor. Junior Bre Solmone scored a team-high nine points. Laura Simmons scored 15 points to pace the Lady Lions (16-8, 10-3).
Wesleyan missed out on qualifying for the Great South Athletic Conference Championship which features the league's top six teams.
A stifling defense limited the Pioneers (4-16, 0-14 GSAC) to less than 30% shooting from the floor. Junior Bre Solmone scored a team-high nine points. Laura Simmons scored 15 points to pace the Lady Lions (16-8, 10-3).
Wesleyan missed out on qualifying for the Great South Athletic Conference Championship which features the league's top six teams.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Three Pioneers Score Double Digits in Loss to Maryville
Three Wesleyan College basketball players scored in double figures in a 97-55 loss to Maryville College in the Pioneers last home game of the season on Wednesday night. Bre Solmone led all scorers with 16 points on 4-5 shooting from the 3-point line. Erinn Williams pitched in 12 points to go along with Ciara Walker's 14 point, 9 rebound performance.
Maryville jumped out to a 20-7 lead in the first five minutes of the game and their stifling defense forced the Pioneers into 18 turnovers in the first half while holding them to only 22 points. However, in the second half, the Pioneers found a bit of an offensive rhythm with Solmone hitting four three-point baskets and Williams scoring all of her points for the game.
Maryville was paced by Tara Heyboer's 15 points while all Scots that saw action scored points.
The Pioneers wrap up their season on Tuesday, Feb. 15, when they travel to Piedmont College.
Maryville jumped out to a 20-7 lead in the first five minutes of the game and their stifling defense forced the Pioneers into 18 turnovers in the first half while holding them to only 22 points. However, in the second half, the Pioneers found a bit of an offensive rhythm with Solmone hitting four three-point baskets and Williams scoring all of her points for the game.
Maryville was paced by Tara Heyboer's 15 points while all Scots that saw action scored points.
The Pioneers wrap up their season on Tuesday, Feb. 15, when they travel to Piedmont College.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Walker's Double-Double Paces Wesleyan in Loss
Ciara Walker's 11 points and 10 rebounds led Wesleyan College in a 52-41 loss at Spelman College on Tuesday night. The loss dropped the Pioneers to 4-14 (0-12), while the Jaguars improved to 6-13 (3-9).
Bre Solmone once again pulled down double digit rebounds for the fifth time in six games with 16 on the night. Spelman was paced by Jasmine Taylor's 12 points and 9 rebounds.
The Pioneers return to action tomorrow night, Wednesday, Feb. 9 in their final home game of the season. They will take on league-leading Maryville College at 6:00pm.
Bre Solmone once again pulled down double digit rebounds for the fifth time in six games with 16 on the night. Spelman was paced by Jasmine Taylor's 12 points and 9 rebounds.
The Pioneers return to action tomorrow night, Wednesday, Feb. 9 in their final home game of the season. They will take on league-leading Maryville College at 6:00pm.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Wesleyan's Hunt Seat Team Off to a Strong Start
The Wesleyan College Equestrian Team traveled to Gainesville, Fla., for the University of Florida Hunt Seat Show held on January 22nd. Freshman Beth Hurst earned a second place ribbon in Advanced Walk/Trot/Canter, while sophomore Stephanie Jamison brought home a very respectable fifth place ribbon. In Beginner Walk/Trot/Canter, senior Lorikim Morris earned reserve place.
“I am so proud of Beth,” said Head Coach Courtenay Bunn, “She has worked hard since the beginning of the year, and this weekend that hard work paid off.”
The team then traveled to Georgia Southern University the weekend of January 29th and 30th to compete in two more Hunt Seat shows. In the first show, sophomores Chanda Chrzanowski and Stephanie Jamison each earned fifth place ribbons in Advanced Walk/Trot/Canter. In Beginner Walk/Trot/Canter, senior Lorikim Morris also placed fifth, while freshman Beth Hurst earned a sixth place ribbon in Advanced
Walk/Trot/Canter.
In the competition's second show, Lorikim Morris improved on her performance earlier in the day by earning a fourth place ribbon in Beginner Walk/Trot/Canter. In Advanced Walk/Trot/Canter, Stephanie Jamison
and Beth Hurst brought home fifth place ribbons, while Chanda Chrzanowski finished in sixth place.
Most recently, the Pioneers traveled to sunny Miami, Fla., to compete in another Hunt Seat show on February 5th. Sophomore Stephanie Jamison earned a very respectable third place ribbon in Advanced Walk/Trot/Canter. Sophomore Chanda Chrzanowski earned fourth place in Advanced Walk/Trot/Canter, and in Beginner Walk/Trot/Canter senior Lorikim Morris placed fourth.
“Stephanie did a great job,” said Bunn, “Her hard work and dedication paid off this weekend.”
“I am so proud of Beth,” said Head Coach Courtenay Bunn, “She has worked hard since the beginning of the year, and this weekend that hard work paid off.”
The team then traveled to Georgia Southern University the weekend of January 29th and 30th to compete in two more Hunt Seat shows. In the first show, sophomores Chanda Chrzanowski and Stephanie Jamison each earned fifth place ribbons in Advanced Walk/Trot/Canter. In Beginner Walk/Trot/Canter, senior Lorikim Morris also placed fifth, while freshman Beth Hurst earned a sixth place ribbon in Advanced
Walk/Trot/Canter.
In the competition's second show, Lorikim Morris improved on her performance earlier in the day by earning a fourth place ribbon in Beginner Walk/Trot/Canter. In Advanced Walk/Trot/Canter, Stephanie Jamison
and Beth Hurst brought home fifth place ribbons, while Chanda Chrzanowski finished in sixth place.
Most recently, the Pioneers traveled to sunny Miami, Fla., to compete in another Hunt Seat show on February 5th. Sophomore Stephanie Jamison earned a very respectable third place ribbon in Advanced Walk/Trot/Canter. Sophomore Chanda Chrzanowski earned fourth place in Advanced Walk/Trot/Canter, and in Beginner Walk/Trot/Canter senior Lorikim Morris placed fourth.
“Stephanie did a great job,” said Bunn, “Her hard work and dedication paid off this weekend.”
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Agnes Scott Uses Strong Second Half to Stop Wesleyan
Trailing by only six points to Agnes Scott at halftime, the Wesleyan College basketball team was unable to overcome a strong shooting performance by the Scotties in the second half, losing by a score of 67-39.
The Scotties used a 29-8 run to put the game away after the intermission, while holding the Pioneers to 27% shooting from the floor for the game and forcing them into 22 turnovers.
Wesleyan was led in scoring by Evgenia Korun's nine points, while Bre Solmone contributed five points and 15 rebounds. The Scotties were paced by Genefine Sapateh's double-double (10 points/12 rebounds) performance.
The Pioneers travel to Atlanta on Tuesday, Feb. 8 to take on Spelman College at 6:00pm before returning to Porter Gymnasium on Wednesday for their final home game of the season against Maryville College.
The Scotties used a 29-8 run to put the game away after the intermission, while holding the Pioneers to 27% shooting from the floor for the game and forcing them into 22 turnovers.
Wesleyan was led in scoring by Evgenia Korun's nine points, while Bre Solmone contributed five points and 15 rebounds. The Scotties were paced by Genefine Sapateh's double-double (10 points/12 rebounds) performance.
The Pioneers travel to Atlanta on Tuesday, Feb. 8 to take on Spelman College at 6:00pm before returning to Porter Gymnasium on Wednesday for their final home game of the season against Maryville College.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Frigid First Half Hinders Wesleyan in Loss at Huntingdon
Point guard Erinn Williams scored a team-high 11 points in Wesleyan's 63-38 loss at Huntingdon on Tuesday night.
The Pioneers (4-12, 0-10 GSAC) managed to shoot only 12.5% from the floor in the first half and could not dig back out of the hole that resulted. Eve Korun put together her best game of the season, scoring nine points and grabbing six rebounds to go with four steals. Raven Prater's 14 points paced the Lady Hawks (8-10, 4-5).
Wesleyan returns to action on Saturday afternoon when they travel to Great South Athletic Conference rival Agnes Scott for a 2:00pm tilt.
The Pioneers (4-12, 0-10 GSAC) managed to shoot only 12.5% from the floor in the first half and could not dig back out of the hole that resulted. Eve Korun put together her best game of the season, scoring nine points and grabbing six rebounds to go with four steals. Raven Prater's 14 points paced the Lady Hawks (8-10, 4-5).
Wesleyan returns to action on Saturday afternoon when they travel to Great South Athletic Conference rival Agnes Scott for a 2:00pm tilt.
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