Women's Tennis defeated by Western Michigan
The women's tennis team lost 7-0 to Division I Western Michigan University on Sunday, Feb. 5. Western swept the three doubles matches to earn the doubles point before winning all six singles matches in straight sets. Kelsey Hassevoort and Paula Silverman battled Western in an 8-3 loss at one doubles. Kalamazoo returns to action at Valparaiso on Saturday, Feb. 11. Results

Women's Tennis edged 5-4 by Kenyon
The women's tennis team lost 5-4 to Kenyon in a key regional matchup on Saturday, Feb. 4 in the Markin Center. Kenyon entered the match ranked 12th in the Central Region while the Hornets came in at number 21. Kalamazoo took a 3-0 lead by sweeping the doubles points, capped off by a 9-8(5) win by Jenna Riehl and Cheryl Zhang at three doubles. Kelsey Hassevoort and Paula Silverman won 8-6 at one doubles while Kelsey Moran and Olivia Bouchard won 8-5 at two doubles. Kenyon evened the score at 3-3 with straight set wins at one, two and three singles. Kalamazoo made it 4-3 with Jenna Riehl's 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 win at four singles. Kenyon evened the score again at 4-4 with a 7-5, 6-0 win at six singles, setting up the final point at five singles. After dropping the first set 6-4, Kalamazoo's Olivia Bouchard fought back to take the second set 7-6(5), but Kenyon's Stephanie White won the final set 6-3 to earn the final team point and win the match for the visiting Kenyon Ladies (1-0). Kalamazoo returns to action with a match at Western Michigan University on Sunday, Feb. 5 at 6 p.m. at West Hills Athletic Club. Results

Women's Tennis loses season opener to #4 Chicago
The women's tennis team lost its season opener 9-0 to #4 Chicago on Sunday, Jan. 29. Kelsey Hassevoort lost 6-2, 6-3 to the region's top ranked player at one singles. Hassevoort and Paula Silverman lost 8-2 at one singles. Kelsey Moran and Olivia Bouchard battled to an 8-5 loss at two doubles. Kalamazoo returns to action next Saturday, Feb. 4 with a 2 p.m. home match against Kenyon. Results

Women's Tennis to participate in Campus Kids Day
The Kalamazoo College women's tennis team will partner with the Western Michigan University women's tennis team to host a Campus Kids Day on Sunday, Feb. 5 at West Hills Athletic Club. The event is open to children in grades K-8 and includes free pizza and prizes. The event runs from 4-5:30 p.m. and gives children the opportunity to "serve it up" with the varsity women's tennis athletes from WMU and Kalamazoo College. There is no charge for the event and everyone is encouraged to stay for the varsity women's tennis match between WMU and Kalamazoo College at 6 p.m. Kids Day participants are asked to RSVP to Shelly Tansley at WMU. Please see the attached flier for more information.

Women's Tennis tournament concludes at Kalamazoo College
The 2011 USTA/ITA Division III Women's Central Regional Championships was hosted by Kalamazoo College Sept. 30-Oct. 2. Kelsey Hassevoort and Paula Silverman advanced to the quarterfinals of the ITA Singles Consolation bracket on Sunday, but both players were defeated in straight sets. In the Kzoo Open Doubles Consolation bracket, Olivia Bouchard and Kristen Ellefson advanced to the Saturday quarterfinals before falling 8-1 to North Central. Highlights for Kalamazoo in doubles play on Friday included an 8-2 win in the Kzoo Open by Kelsey Moran/Jenna Riehl. In the USTA/ITA singles first round, Jenna Riehl defeated Tiffany Nguyen (Chicago) 6-2, 6-1. Carrie Foura defeated Emily Fuller (Oberlin) 6-1, 6-2 in the first round of the Kzoo Open singles. Complete Kalamazoo and Complete Tournament Results

Kalamazoo College to host 2011 ITA Regional Championship
Kalamazoo College will host the 2011 ITA Division III Central Regional Championship Sept. 30-Oct. 2. Matches will be held at Kalamazoo College's Stowe Stadium as well as at Western Michigan University's Sorensen Courts. Area Hotel Information (PDF) is currently available. Additional Information will be posted as it becomes available. Link to ITA Regional Championships Web Site

Four Women's Tennis players earn ITA All-Academic honors
Four members of the Kalamazoo College women's tennis team were named Scholar Athletes by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) for the 2011 season. Monika Egerer, Kate Farwell, Kelsey Hassevoort, and Kari Larson each earned the award by earning a varsity letter in tennis and carrying at least a 3.5 grade point average for the 2010-11 academic year.

Women's Tennis finishes 2011 season ranked 20th in region
The Kalamazoo College women's tennis team finished the 2011 season ranked 20th in the Central Region according to the Intercollegiate Tennis Association. Playing a challenging schedule this past season that included matches with four nationally-ranked teams, Kalamazoo finished 9-12 overall while finishing third in the MIAA with a 5-3 record and advancing to the MIAA Tournament semifinals.

Kelsey Hassevoort named to Academic All-District Team
Kelsey Hassevoort, a junior from Kalamazoo (Loy Norrix HS), was selected to the 2011 Capital One Academic All-District IV Women's At-Large First Team. The Capital One Academic All-District Teams are selected by members of CoSIDA (College Sports Information Directors of America). As a first team selection in the all-district process, Hassevoort now advances to the national ballot for Academic All-America consideration.

Hassevoort carries a 4.0 grade point average as a biology major. She earned All-MIAA First Team honors this past spring with a 5-3 league record (8-13 overall). She also had a 15-6 overall record at two and three doubles, including 6-2 in the MIAA. Hassevoort has a career record of 30-21 in doubles, and was named an ITA (Intercollegiate Tennis Association) Scholar-Athlete in 2010.

The women's at-large program covers 13 sports, including those such as tennis, swimming, golf, lacrosse and field hockey.

Women's Tennis players earn All-MIAA honors
Following the conclusion of the MIAA Women's Tennis Tournament on Saturday, April 30, two Kalamazoo College tennis players were presented with All-MIAA honors. Kelsey Hassevoort (Junior, Kalamazoo/Loy Norrix) was selected to the All-MIAA First Team, while Kari Larson (Senior, Ypsilanti/Ann Arbor Huron) was selected to the All-MIAA Second Team. The Hornets finished third in the MIAA this season and lost in the semifinals of the MIAA Tournament Friday night.

Women's Tennis defeated in MIAA Tournament semifinals
After winning a first round match on Friday, the Kalamazoo College women's tennis team was knocked out of the MIAA Tournament semifinals with a 5-2 loss to Hope on Friday, April 29. Hope took two of the three doubles points before winning at two, four and five singles two win the match. The win at four singles was a close 6-4, 7-6(5) victory that clinched the match win for the Flying Dutch. Kelsey Hassevoort won 6-3, 6-2 at one singles, and the Hornets were keeping the match close at three and six singles. Hassevoort and Kate Farwell won 9-8(3) at two doubles. Earlier in the day, Kalamazoo defeated Olivet 5-1 in a first round match. Kalamazoo took all three doubles points before winning at four and five singles. Kari Larson and Kelsey Moran won 8-4 at one doubles. Kate Farwell won 6-1, 6-0 at four singles. Jenna Riehl won 6-1, 6-1 at five singles. Olivet Results - Hope Results

Women's Tennis defeats Saint Mary's
The women's tennis team defeated Saint Mary's 8-1 in Kalamazoo on Tuesday, April 26. The win lifts Kalamazoo to a 5-3 league record heading into this weekend's MIAA Tournament. Kalamazoo swept the three doubles points on Tuesday before winning five singles matches in straight sets. Kari Larson and Kelsey Moran won 8-3 at one doubles. Kelsey Hassevoort won 6-4, 6-3 at one singles. Larson won 6-1, 6-3 at two singles. The Hornets host the MIAA Tournament this Friday and Saturday, April 29-30. Results - MIAA Tournament

Paula Silverman named MIAA Women's Tennis co-Player of the Week
Paula Silverman, a junior from Ann Arbor (Huron HS), was selected as the MIAA Women's Tennis co-Player of the Week on Tuesday, April 26. Silverman won her matches at No. 6 singles last week against Adrian and Coe, Iowa, to raise her season record to 12-6. She has won eight of her last nine singles matches. Silverman is being honored as Player of the Week for the first time this season.

Women's Tennis defeated by Coe
The women's tennis team lost 6-3 to visiting Coe College on Saturday, April 23. Coe swept the three doubles points before winning three of the six singles matches. Kalamazoo won at four, five and six singles. The Hornets wrap up the regular season by hosting Saint Mary's College on Tuesday, April 26 at 4 p.m. Results

Women's Tennis wins 9-0 at Adrian
The women's tennis team won 9-0 at Adrian on Wednesday, April 20. Kalamazoo swept the three doubles points before winning all six singles matches, including five of the six in straight sets. Kari Larson and Kelsey Moran won 8-0 at one doubles. Kelsey Hasservort won 6-3, 6-2 at one singles. Kari Larson won 6-3, 6-3 at two singles. The Hornets return to action on Saturday, April 23 with a home match against Coe. The match is scheduled to start at 10 a.m. if indoors and 11 a.m. if outdoors. Results

Women's Tennis falls 5-4 at Albion
The women's tennis team lost 5-4 at league-leading Albion on Sunday, April 17. The Hornets were up 2-1 after doubles, but the Britons came back to win the top four singles matches. Kari Larson and Kelsey Moran won 8-4 at one doubles. Jenna Riehl and Paula Silverman won 8-4 at three doubles. Riehl and Silverman won at five and six singles, respectively. The Hornets return to action with a match at Adrian on Wednesday, April 20 at 4 p.m. Results

Women's Tennis wins 6-3 over Alma
The women's tennis team defeated Alma 6-3 at home on Saturday, April 16. The Hornets trailed 2-1 after doubles, but came back to win five of the six singles matches, including two in three sets. Kate Farwell and Kelsey Hassevoort won 8-3 at two doubles. Kelsey Hassevoort won 6-1, 6-0 at one singles. Kari Larson won 6-0, 6-2 at two singles. The Hornets return to action with a match at Albion on Sunday at noon. Results

Women's Tennis falls to Hope
The women's tennis team lost 8-1 to Hope on Tuesday, April 12. The Hornets were swept in three close doubles matches, including a 9-8(3) loss at one doubles. Kari Larson's 6-1, 6-4 win at two singles earned the only team point for Kalamazoo. The Hornets return to action on Saturday, April 16 with a home match against Alma. Results

Women's Tennis wins 7-2 over Olivet
The women's tennis team won 7-2 over Olivet at Michigan State on Saturday, April 9. Kalamazoo won all three doubles points, including a 9-8(2) win at two doubles. Kalamazoo then won at one, four, five and six singles. Kari Larson and Kelsey Moran won 8-5 at one doubles. Kelsey Hassevoort won 4-6, 6-4, 10-6 at one singles. The Hornets return home to face Hope on Tuesday, April 12 at 4 p.m. Results

Women's Tennis blanks Trine
The women's tennis team defeated Trine 9-0 at home on Wednesday, April 6. The Hornets swept the three doubles points before winning all six singles matches in straight sets. Kari Larson and Kelsey Moran won 8-3 at one doubles. Kelsey Hassevoort won 6-4, 6-1 at one singles, while Kari Larson won 6-1, 6-1 at two singles. The Hornets return to action against Olivet at MSU on Saturday, April 9 at 3:30 p.m. Results

Kate Farwell named MIAA Women's Tennis Player of the Week
Kate Farwell, a senior from Berkley (Berkley HS), was selected as the MIAA Women's Tennis Player of the Week on Monday, April 4. Farwell battled back from a first-set loss to post a 5-7, 6-0, 6-1 victory in her first match at No. 4 singles this season and won her match at No. 3 doubles, 8-2, in an MIAA dual meet against Calvin. She also won her doubles match and played a strong singles match in a nonconference loss to Kenyon, Ohio. Farwell, who is being honored as Player of the Week for the first time this season, is 8-3 in doubles matches this season.

Women's Tennis defeated by Kenyon
The women's tennis team lost 6-3 to Kenyon at home on Saturday, April 2. Kelsey Hassevoort and Kate Farwell won 8-2 at three doubles. Kari Larson won 2-6, 7-6 (7), 10-8 at two singles while Paula Silverman won 1-6, 6-3, 10-6 at six singles. The Hornets host Trine at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6. Results

Women's Tennis drops MIAA opener 5-4 at Calvin
The women's tennis team lost its MIAA opener 5-4 at Calvin on Tuesday, March 29. The Hornets picked up wins at three doubles as well as four, five and six singles. Kalamazoo won in three sets at four singles, but lost in three sets at three singles. The Hornets are scheduled to play in the GLCA Tournament at Albion this weekend. Results

Women's Tennis falls to #26 UW-Whitewater
The women's tennis team lost 9-0 to #26 UW-Whitewater in the final match of the Hornets' spring trip on Thursday, March 24 in Orlando. Kari Larson was the closest Hornet to earn a victory with a 6-2, 3-6, (12-10) defeat at two singles. The Hornets are scheduled to open MIAA play at Calvin on March 29 at 4 p.m. Results

Women's Tennis defeated by Wellesley
The women's tennis team lost 8-1 to Wellesley College on Wednesday, March 23. Kelsey Hassevoort and Kate Farwell earned the only team point for the Hornets with an 8-5 win at three doubles. Kalamazoo returns to action against UW-Whitewater on Thursday, March 24. Results

Women's Tennis falls 5-4 to Grinnell
The women's tennis team lost 5-4 to Grinnell on Tuesday, March 22 in Orlando. The Hornets won at three doubles as well as two, five and six singles. The Hornets are scheduled to face Wellesley on Wednesday, March 23 at 9 am. Results

Women's Tennis defeats Oglethorpe
The women's tennis team defeated Oglethorpe University 6-3 in the Hornets' first match in Orlando, Fla. on Monday, March 21. The Hornets won at two and three doubles before clinching the win with victories at two, four, five and six singles. The Hornets are now 3-3 overall and scheduled to face Grinnell College on Tuesday, March 22. Results

Women's Tennis wins 7-2 at Principia; Falls to #16 Washington Univ.
In the Hornets' second match of the day, the women's tennis team defeated Principia 7-2 on Saturday, March 5. Kalamazoo won two of the three doubles matches and five of the six singles matches for the win. Kesley Hassevoort won 0-6, 6-3, 1-0 (10-6) at one singles while Kari Larson won 4-6, 6-2, 1-0 (10-6) at two singles. Earlier in the day, Kalamazoo lost 8-1 to #16 Washington University of St. Louis. Kari Larson won 4-6, 6-4, 1-0 (11-9) at two singles for the only team point for the Hornets. The Hornets return to action in two weeks on their spring trip in Orlando, Fla. Wash. U. Results - Principia Results

Women's Tennis falls at #4 Chicago
The women's tennis team lost 9-0 at #4 Chicago on Sunday, Feb. 27. Chicago swept the three doubles points before winning all six singles matches. The closest match for the Hornets was an 8-5 loss at three doubles (Kate Farwell/Kelsey Hassevoort). Kalamazoo returns to action with a pair of matches in Missouri next Saturday, March. 5. Results

Women's Tennis defeated by #22 Wheaton
The women's tennis team lost 8-1 to #22 Wheaton (Ill.) on Saturday, Feb. 19 in a match played at Hope. Kate Farwell and Kelsey Hassevoort won 8-3 at three doubles for the Hornets' only point in the match. Kalamazoo returns to action on Feb. 27 at the University of Chicago. Results

Women's Tennis wins season opener 8-1 over Valparaiso
The women's tennis team won its season opener 8-1 over Valparaiso University in Kalamazoo's Markin Center on Saturday, Feb. 12. Kalamazoo swept the doubles points before winning five of the six singles matches. Kari Larson and Kelsey moran led Kalamazoo with an 8-3 win at one doubles. In singles, Kelsey Hassevoort recovered from a first set loss to win in three sets at one singles (2-6, 6-2, 6-1). Kari Larson won 6-2, 6-2 at two singles. The Hornets return to action next Saturday, Feb. 19 against Wheaton at Hope College. Results

2011 Women's Tennis Season Preview
by Grace Walter '14

The Kalamazoo College women’s tennis team takes to the courts with almost as many fresh faces as experienced players this year.

In his first full year as coach of the Hornets, Coach Mark Murphy is prepared to take his five freshmen and seven returners to the top of the MIAA and even to the NCAA tournament.

“We’re all very excited for the upcoming season after finishing third last year,” Murphy said. “We have a difficult pre-season, regional, and conference schedule, I believe that it is the best way to exceed our goals and have a great collegiate tennis experience.”

“We’ll be playing our best tennis by the end of April and we’ll be prepared to compete for the conference title at the MIAA tournament at the end of April,” Murphy added.

In terms of key players, Murphy says that senior captains Kari Larson and Kate Farwell will be vital to our success.

“We’ll lean on our captains, Kari and Kate, for support, leadership, and as major contributors on the court for the 2011 season.”

Senior Kari Larson won 15 singles matches last season and 17 doubles matches, while senior Kate Farwell won 14 singles matches and nine doubles matches.  Other key returning starters include Kelsey Hassevoort and Paula Silverman who will be instrumental to the Hornets’ success.

“By relying on the upperclassmen, we hope to blend experience with youth and exceed our goals with the excitement that the newcomers bring and create unity between players on and off the court.”

The Hornets will be taking their annual spring break trip to Florida and begin their season on February 12th at home against Valparaiso.

Women's Tennis players compete at USTA/ITA Regionals
Four members of the women's tennis team competed at the 2010 USTA/ITA Central Regionals at Washington University - St. Louis Sept. 30-Oct. 3. Kari Larson and Kelsey Moran each won their first round singles matches in straight sets before falling in the second round. Jenna Riehl lost in the opening round, but advanced to the third round of the consolation bracket. In doubles, Kari Larson and Kelsey Moran won their first match before falling in the second round. The doubles teams of Larson/Moran and Kate Farwell/Jenna Riehl both advanced to the third round of the consolation bracket. Complete Kalamazoo Results

Women's Tennis team, players earn ITA academic honors
The Kalamazoo College women's tennis team was recognized as an ITA (Intercollegiate Tennis Association) All-Academic Team for the 2010 season. In addition, Kari Larson and Kelsey Hassevort were recognized as ITA Scholar-Athletes. In order to receive the team award, teams needed to maintain a cumulative team grade point average of 3.20 or above for the 2009-10 academic year. To receive the individual award, students must have maintained a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or above during the 2009-10 academic year.

Kalamazoo College selected to host 2013 NCAA III Tennis Championships
Kalamazoo College has been selected to host the 2013 NCAA Division III Men's and Women's Tennis Championships. The announcement was made official by the NCAA on Friday, June 25. Kalamazoo's Stowe Stadium will be the official site of the tournaments.

Kalamazoo has hosted the men's national championships five times, most recently in 2000. Kalamazoo has hosted the women's championships seven times, most recently in 2005. This is the first time Kalamazoo will host both tournaments simultaneously.

Campus Kids Day
Feb. 5, 2012 at West Hills Athletic Club
Grades K-8 - 4-5:30 pm
K vs. WMU match starts at 6 pm
Event Flier (PDF)

Kalamazoo College
Home of the 2013 NCAA III Tennis Championships

Order Prints - Images by Chris McGuire Photography 

Distinctions
--Kalamazoo was ranked 30th in the nation (NCAA III) on May 4, 2007

--Kalamazoo has won 39 MIAA championships in women's tennis, more than double that of the next highest total

--Kalamazoo finished third in the nation in 1986 and ninth in 1994

--Kalamazoo players have earned All-American honors eight times

--Kalamazoo has had one NCAA Postgraduate Scholar and two CoSIDA Academic All-Americans

--Stowe Stadium: One of the finest tennis facilities in the nation. Home to several NCAA national championships and the annual USTA Boys 18 & 16 Super Nationals.