2001-02 News

Ferris State Falls To North Florida at National Men's Tennis Championships

The Ferris State University men's tennis team concluded the 2002 campaign with a 5-0 loss against North Florida in the opening round of the NCAA Division II National Men's Tennis Championships held Thursday (May 9) at the Plaza Tennis Center in Kansas City, Mo.

The Bulldogs, currently ranked 25th overall in the latest (April 26) Intercollegiate Tennis Association NCAA Division II national poll, lost all three doubles flights and dropped two singles matches against the seventh-ranked Ospreys. FSU finished the year with a 14-6 overall mark.

"Our doubles play let us down today," head coach Paul Marcum said. "The other team got off to a quick start and we could never recover. I'm so proud of what we accomplished this season, but we dug ourselves too big of a hole today."

FSU, which was making its third consecutive and sixth overall national tournament appearance, advanced to the 16-team single-elimination national round by claiming one of two Great Lakes Regional tournaments last weekend (May 3-4) at the FSU Racquet and Fitness Center in Big Rapids, Mich. Ferris handled West Virginia Wesleyan 5-0 in last Friday's (May 3) first match before defeating Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) rival Wayne State by a score of 5-3 in Saturday's (May 4) championship encounter.

With the win, North Florida improved to 22-6 overall and advanced to Friday's (May 10) quarterfinal round. The Ospreys claimed the Mid-Atlantic Regional title with a 5-4 win over 12th-ranked Francis Marion (S.C.) last Saturday in Jacksonville, Fla., and earned national tournament runner-up honors in 1995 and placed third in 1996.

North Florida 5, Ferris State 0

Ferris State Set To Face North Florida In National Tournament

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The Ferris State University men's tennis team will face the University of North Florida in the opening round of the 2002 NCAA Division II National Championships this Thursday (May 9) in Kansas City, Mo.

The Bulldogs, currently ranked 25th overall in the latest (April 26) Intercollegiate Tennis Association NCAA Division II national poll, will open play against the seventh-ranked Ospreys (21-6) at 4:30 p.m. (EDT) at the Plaza Tennis Center.

FSU advanced to the 16-team single-elimination national round by claiming one of two Great Lakes Regional tournaments this past weekend (May 3-4) at the FSU Racquet and Fitness Center in Big Rapids, Mich. Ferris handled West Virginia Wesleyan 5-0 in last Friday's (May 3) first match before defeating Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) rival Wayne State by a score of 5-3 in Saturday's (May 4) championship encounter.

Each of the following eight regions conducted two first and second-round tournaments this past weekend with the winner of each earning the right to advance to the national tournament: East, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, South, Great Lakes, Central, North Central and West. The Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation and Rockhurst University will co-host the national tournament. Matches will also be held at the Homestead Country Club.

The Ferris State men's team, presently 14-5 overall, will be making its third consecutive and sixth overall NCAA Division II National Championships appearance. Last season (2001), FSU defeated Incarnate Word (Tex.) in the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional final held at the University of Indianapolis (Ind.) before being eliminated by Valdosta State (Ga.) in the opening round at the national tournament in Pensacola, Fla. The highest national finish recorded by a Bulldog men's tennis team since the dual match team format began (1983) was fifth in 1988.

North Florida claimed the Mid-Atlantic Regional title with a 5-4 win over 12th-ranked Francis Marion (S.C.) this past Saturday in Jacksonville, Fla. The Ospreys earned national tournament runner-up honors in 1995 and placed third in 1996.

The winner of Thursday's match will advance to this Friday's (May 10) 4:30 p.m. (EDT) national quarterfinal match against either Drury (Mo.) or Kutztown (Pa.). The national championship match will be held on Sunday (May 12) at 1 p.m. (EDT).

May 4: Ferris Advances To National Tournament With Win Over Wayne

The Bulldogs, currently ranked 25th overall in the latest (April 26) Intercollegiate Tennis Association NCAA Division II national poll, won two of three doubles matches and split the singles round to reach the national tournament for the sixth time in school history.

Ferris' Matt and Jason Cole each won a singles match and teamed up to beat Mike Davis and Mikolaj Pontus by a score of 8-2 at the top doubles spot. FSU's Martin Hoch and Ian Westermann captured an 8-6 decision at the third doubles flight while Francisco Valencia beat WSU's Rohan Singh 6-1, 6-1 at the No. 1 singles spot.

Wayne State, which closed the 2002 campaign with an 18-9 overall mark, beat Missouri-St. Louis 5-2 in Friday's (May 3) opening round to advance to the regional final. The Bulldogs defeated West Virginia Wesleyan by a 5-0 count in Friday's opening match before beating the Warriors for the third time this season to claim its third consecutive regional title.

Ferris State improves to 14-5 overall and advances to the 16-team NCAA Division II Nationals (May 9-12) co-hosted by the Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation and Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Mo. National pairings will be announced early next week.

Ferris State 5, Wayne State 3

May 3: Bulldogs Advance With Win Over West Virginia Wesleyan

The Bulldogs, currently 13-5 overall, advanced to Saturday (May 4) morning's tournament final by sweeping the doubles round and capturing both completed singles matches. FSU will face Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) foe Wayne State in tomorrow's 9 a.m. (EDT) tournament final.

The winner of Saturday morning's championship match will advance to the NCAA Division II National Tournament May 9-12 in Kansas City, Mo. West Virginia Wesleyan concluded the 2002 campaign with a 8-6 overall mark.

Ferris State 5, West Virginia Wesleyan 0

April 30: Bulldogs Win Final Regular Season Tilt

FSU, currently 12-5 overall, captured two doubles matches and split the six singles flights to notch the win.

"This was a tough match and a good win," head coach Paul Marcum said. "Kalamazoo is very talented and we had to play well to win. It was a perfect match to prepare for this weekend."

The Bulldogs will host West Virginia Wesleyan in the opening round of the 2002 NCAA Division II Great Lakes Regional First and Second Round Tournament this Friday (May 3) at 9 a.m. (EDT).

Ferris State 5, Kalamazoo 4

April 25: FSU Selected To Host NCAA Regional Tennis Action

Ferris, along with Northwood University in Midland, Mich., will host Great Lakes Regional tournament action May 3-4 at FSU’s Racquet and Fitness Center in Big Rapids, Mich. The Bulldog men’s team, currently ranked 23rd overall in the latest (April 10) Intercollegiate Tennis Association NCAA Division II national rankings, will face West Virginia Wesleyan next Friday (May 3) at 9 a.m. (EDT) while the 26th-ranked FSU women’s squad will meet Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) rival Grand Valley State at 9 a.m. (EDT) in the opening round.

The other first round women’s match at Ferris pits 2001 GLIAC Tournament Champion Northern Michigan against fourth-seeded Michigan Tech at 2 p.m. (EDT) while the Wayne State men’s team will meet Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC)-member Missouri-St. Louis at 2 p.m. (EDT). The winner of each men’s and women’s first round contest will advance to next Saturday’s (May 4) regional tournament final at 9 a.m. (EDT).

Each of the following eight regions will conduct two first and second-round tournaments: East, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, South, Great Lakes, Central, North Central and West. Sixteen men’s and women’s regional tournaments will be held with the winner of each advancing into the 16-team single-elimination national championship field slated for May 9-12 in Kansas City, Mo. The Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation and Rockhurst University will co-host the national tournament.

The Ferris State men’s team, presently 11-5 overall, will be making its fifth consecutive and eighth overall NCAA Division II regional tournament appearance. Last season (2001), FSU defeated Incarnate Word (Tex.) in the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional final held at the University of Indianapolis in Indianapolis, Ind. The victory marked FSU’s second straight regional title and fifth overall berth in the national finals round.

The 16-8 Bulldog women’s team will be making its seventh consecutive regional tourney appearance. During the 2000-01 campaign, Ferris State claimed its third straight NCAA-II Midwest Regional championship by beating Eastern New Mexico at Washburn University in Topeka, Kan. FSU has earned three straight regional tournament titles and is making its 12th overall regional tournament bid.

April 22: Four Bulldog Players Earn All-Conference Honors

Senior Matt Cole, sophomore Francisco Valencia and freshman Martin Hoch earned first-team all-league laurels while freshman Jason Cole was a second-team All-GLIAC pick. Markus Kaempfer of Northwood was voted the GLIAC Player of the Year while Coach of the Year honors went to Michigan Tech's Mike Axford. John Nichols of Mercyhurst was presented the Freshman of the Year Award.

Ferris State placed second at the GLIAC Championships with a 2-1 overall mark. Northwood defeated FSU in the title match by a score of 5-0.

For a complete listing of the all-conference teams, click here:

2002 All-GLIAC Men's Tennis Teams PDF

April 22: Bulldogs Fall To Northwood In GLIAC Championship Match

The loss to the Timberwolves ended FSU's eight-match win streak and marks the third consecutive season the Bulldogs have lost to Northwood in the league finals. The two teams have met in the GLIAC finals four-straight seasons with the last Ferris win coming in the 1999 finals. The Bulldogs, currently 11-5 overall, defeated Mercyhurst 5-0 and Wayne State 5-3 on Friday to advance to Saturday's finale.

"We had our chances against Northwood," head coach Paul Marcum said. "Overall, we did what we needed to do this weekend and should be in good shape heading into the regional tournament. We were outmatched in the finals, but I'm proud of our team and the effort they gave."

Ferris is currently ranked 23rd overall in the latest (April 10) Intercollegiate Tennis Association NCAA Division II national rankings. The Bulldogs will host Kalamazoo next Tuesday (April 30) in their final regular-season match at 3 p.m. (EDT) at the FSU Racquet and Fitness Center in Big Rapids, Mich.

Northwood 5, Ferris State 0

April 19: Ferris Advances To GLIAC Championship Title Match

FSU, currently 11-4 overall, posted a 5-0 win against Mercyhurst in the opening match and handed Wayne State a 5-3 setback in the semifinal round. In Saturday's (April 20) title match, the Bulldogs will face defending champion Northwood, which defeated Michigan Tech 6-3 in the semifinals.

"We did what we had to do," head coach Paul Marcum said. "Matt and Jason Cole both had a great day and we had excellent singles play."

Ferris is currently ranked 23rd overall in the latest (April 10) Intercollegiate Tennis Association NCAA Division II national rankings.

Ferris State 5, Mercyhurst 0

Ferris State 5, Wayne State 3

April 13: Ferris Captures Two League Home Victories

The Bulldogs, currently ranked 23^rd overall in the latest (April 10) Intercollegiate Tennis Association NCAA Division II national rankings, handled Lake Superior State by a 9-0 score in Friday's (April 12) match and beat Michigan Tech 7-2 in Saturday's (April 13) contest. FSU has presently won six consecutive matches this campaign.

Ferris State will take part in the 2002 GLIAC Championships next weekend (April 19-20) at the Midland Tennis Center in Midland, Mich.

Ferris State 7, Michigan Tech 2

Ferris State 9, Lake Superior State 0

April 12: Bulldogs Win League Road Match At Grand Valley State

“It was our first outdoor match of the year so there are a few things we have to adjust,” head coach Paul Marcum said. “We had a few shaky performances in the doubles round, but our singles play was good.”

FSU is currently ranked 23^rd overall in the latest (April 10) Intercollegiate Tennis Association NCAA Division II national rankings. The Bulldogs are the Great Lakes Region’s second-ranked team.

Ferris State returns home for two conference matches this weekend (April 12-13) at the FSU Racquet and Fitness Center in Big Rapids, Mich. The Bulldogs will host Lake Superior State this Friday (April 12) at 3 p.m. (EDT) before battling Michigan Tech this Saturday (April 13) at 10 a.m. (EDT).

Ferris State 7, Grand Valley State 2