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Highlanders
Earn Honorable Mention Recognition
(May 3, 2002) - The UC Riverside Highlanders capped off their
first year in the Big West Conference by placing one singles
player and two doubles teams on the Honorable Mention All-Big
West teams, as voted on by the coaches.
Sophomore Brent Davis (San Diego, CA) was named to the singles
team as well as doubles partner Walt Hearn (Vista, CA). Kevin
Singleton (Diamond Bar, CA) and Dan Stevens (Chino, CA) were
also named honorable mention for doubles. Davis was 6-20 overall
in singles matches and in doubles, Davis and Hearn recorded
a record of 7-9 overall. Singleton and Stevens were 4-13.
The men's team finished the season with a 2-19 record overall.
UCI Defeats UCR, 4-0 at Big West Championships
(April 25, 2002) - The UC Riverside Highlanders fell to the
UC Irvine Anteaters 4-0 on Thursday at the Big West Tennis
Championship at the Ojai Athletic Club in Ojai, CA.
The #2 doubles team of Kevin Singleton/Dan Stevens were pulled
off the court after the Highlanders lost two doubles matches
and the point.
The #1, #4, and #6 singles matches were pulled after the Highlanders
dropped the first three singles matches thus losing 4-0.
Singles Results
2. Jon Endrikat (UCI) defeated Walt Hearn of (UCR) by a score
of 6-3, 6-0.
3. Calle Lumsden (UCI) defeated Derek Betyar of (UCR) by a
score of 6-2, 6-1.
5. Dontia Haynes (UCI) defeated Kevin Singleton (UCR ) by
a score of 7-5, 6-1.
Doubles Results
1. Brian Morton/Jon Endrikat (UCI) defeated Davis/Hearn of
(UCR) by a score of 8-2.
3. Dontia Haynes/Wyweski Williams (UCI) defeated Betyar/Choppi
of (UCR) by a score of 8-4.
UCSD Defeats UCR, 6-1
(April 20, 2002) - The Highlanders lost a non-conference match
to the University of San Diego on Saturday afternoon at the
Student Recreation Center Courts.
Dan Stevens won the only point for the Highlanders, defeating
Blake Wilson-Hayden 6-3, 6-4. Brent Davis and Walt Hearn won
their doubles match 8-6.
Singles Results
Michael Meyer of UCSD defeated Brent Davis of UCR by a score
of 6-1,6-1.
Bryan Swatt of UCSD defeated Walt Hearn of UCR by a score
of 7-5,6-2.
Jeff Wilson of UCSD defeated Derek Betyar of UCR by a score
of 7-5,5-7,6-3.
Dan Stevens of UCR defeated Blake Wilson-Hayden of UCSD by
a score of 6-3,6-4.
Emil Novak of UCSD defeated Paul Choppi of UCR by a score
of 6-0,6-0.
Everett Schroeter of UCSD defeated Paul Pantapalangkoor of
UCR by a score of 6-0,6-0.
Doubles Results
Davis/Hearn of UCR defeated Wilson/Schroeter of UCSD by a
score of 8-6.
Meyer/Albrecht of UCSD defeated Singleton/Stevens of UCR by
a score of 8-2.
Swatt/Nejad of UCSD defeated Betyar/Choppi of UCR by a score
of 8-4.
LMU Defeats UCR, 7-0
(April 13, 2002) - The Highlanders lost to Loyola Marymount
University, 7-0.
Singles Results
Tigran Martirosyan of LMU defeated Brent Davis of UCR by a
score of 6-2,6-1.
Leo Graeubig of LMU defeated Walt Hearn of UCR by a score
of 6-2,6-4.
Jaakko Asuja of LMU defeated Derek Betyar of UCR by a score
of 6-4,6-1.
Beau Berlund of LMU defeated Dan Stevens of UCR by a score
of 6-0,6-2.
Ryan Gerstner of LMU defeated Kevin Singleton of UCR by a
score of 6-1,6-1.
Mike Cameron of LMU defeated Paul Choppi of UCR by a score
of 6-1,6-2.
Doubles Results
Martirosyan/Graeubig of LMU defeated Davis/Hearn of UCR by
a score of 8-4.
Berglund/Gerstner of LMU defeated Singleton/Stevens of UCR
by a score of 8-4.
Asuja/Evrard of LMU defeated Betyar/Choppi of UCR by a score
of 8-0.
Cal Poly Defeats UCR, 6-1
(April 5, 2002) - The Highlanders lost a Big West match to
Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, 6-1.
Derek Betyar won his No. 3 singles match, 6-4, 3-1 (retired)
over Davey Jones for the Highlanders only singles triumph.
In doubles play, Brent Davis and Walt Hearn defeated Erin
Carrol and Mike Marquez, 8-6.
Singles Results
Stacey Meronoff of CP defeated Brent Davis of UCR by a score
of 6-1, 7-5.
Mike Marquez of CP defeated Walt Hearn of UCR by a score of
6-1, 6-1.
Derek Betyar of UCR defeated Davey Jones of CP by a score
of 6-4, 3-1, Retire.
Erin Carrol of CP defeated Dan Stevens of UCR by a score of
6-1, 6-1.
Nick Tracy of CP defeated Kevin Singleton of UCR by a score
of 6-3, 6-1.
Brandon Shainfield of CP defeated Paul Choppi of UCR by a
score of 6-2, 6-0.
Doubles Results
Davis/Hearn of UCR defeated Carroll/Marquez of CP by a score
of 8-6.
Meronoff/Jones of CP defeated Singleton/Stevens of UCR by
a score of 8-6.
Tracy/Shainfeld of CP defeated Betyar/Choppi of UCR by a score
of 8-3.
Hawaii Defeats UCR, 6-1
(Mar 27, 2002) - The Highlanders fell to the University of
Hawaii, 6-1 at the Student Recreation Center Courts Wednesday.
The lone highlight for the Highlanders was senior Walt Hearn's
win at #2 singles. "Walt Hearn played a really good match.
Justin Menulascino has had some quality wins this year, so
that was a strong performance for him," Coach York Strother
said.
UCR is now 2-14 on the season.
Singles Results
Reginaldo Moralejo of Hawaii defeated Brent Davis of UCR by
a score of 6-4, 6-1.
Walt Hearn of UCR defeated Justin Menulascino of Hawaii by
a score of 7-6, 3-0 retired.
Malino Oda of Hawaii defeated Derek Betyar of UCR by a score
of 6-3, 6-1.
Francisco Brignole of Hawaii defeated Dan Stevens of UCR by
a score of 6-4, 6-3.
Jorge Gonzalez of Hawaii defeated Toru Latto of UCR by a score
of 6-0, 6-1.
Kai Ohuchi of Hawaii defeated Kevin Singleton of UCR by a
score of 6-3, 6-3.
Doubles Results,
Oda/Leeder of Hawaii defeated Stevens/Singleton of UCR by
a score of 8-4.
Menoluscino/Moralejo of Hawaii defeated Davis/Hearn of UCR
by a score of 8-6.
Gonzalez/Ohuchi of Hawaii defeated Betyar/Sullivan of UCR
by a score of 8-3.
UCR Falls to Denver at Indian
Wells
(Mar 16, 2002) - The Highlanders were swept by the University
of Denver in a non-conference match at Indian Wells on Sunday.
Singles Results
Magnus Ramfelt of Denver defeated Brent Davis of UCR by a
score of 6-2, 6-4.
Urban Ljubic of Denver defeated Walt Hearn of UCR by a score
of 6-2, 6-4.
Jay Patel of Denver defeated Derek Betyar of UCR by a score
of 6-3, 7-6.
Haus Peter Gaber of Denver defeated Toru Latto of UCR by a
score of 6-2, 6-1.
Trevor Young of Denver defeated Dan Stevens of UCR by a score
of 6-4, 6-1.
Bob Matteson of Denver defeated Brian Sullvian of UCR by a
score of 6-1, 6-0.
Doubles Results
Ramfelt/Ljubic of Denver defeated Davis/Hearn of UCR by a
score of 8-5.
Young/Patel of Denver defeated Singleton/Stevens of UCR by
a score of 9-7.
Gaber/Menzies of Denver defeated Betyar/Latto of UCR by a
score of 8-4.
UCR Swept by UCSB at Indian
Wells
(Mar 16, 2002) - The Highlanders lost a 7-0 decision to UC
Santa Barbara, dropping them to 2-12.
Singles Results
Carlos Palencia of UCSB defeated Brent Davis of UCR by a score
of 6-2, 6-1.
Marcin Kosakowski of UCSB defeated Derek Betyar of UCR by
a score of 7-6, 6-3.
Mike Placek of UCSB defeated Toru Latto of UCR by a score
of 6-2, 6-0.
Ilya Leshinsky of UCSB defeated Dan Stevens of UCR by a score
of 6-4, 6-1.
Alex Yaftali of UCSB defeated Brian Sullivan of UCR by a score
of 6-1, 6-2.
Marcio Pepe of UCSB defeated Paul Choppi of UCR by a score
of 6-0, 6-1.
Doubles Results
Palencia/Kosakowski of UCSB defeated Singleton/Stevens of
UCR by a score of 8-2.
Placek/Anselme of UCSB defeated Davis/Sullivan of UCR by a
score of 8-1.
Yaftali/Pepe of UCSB defeated Beyar/Latto of UCR by a score
of 9-8.
UCR Loses to Northern Arizona, 5-2
(Mar 13, 2002) - The Highlanders fell to 2-11 on the season
with a 5-2 loss to visiting Northern Arizona at the Student
Recreation Center Courts. UCR won the doubles point but took
just one of the six singles matches.
Singles Results
Daniel Lundstrom of NAU defeated Brent Davis of UCR by a score
of 4-6, 6-4, 6-3.
Thibault Schram of NAU defeated Walt Hearn of UCR by a score
of 4-6, 6-4, 6-4.
Jeff Johnson of NAU defeated Derek Betyar of UCR by a score
of 6-4, 1-6, 6-4.
Jon John of NAU defeated Toru Latto of UCR by a score of 6-3,
6-3.
Dan Stevens of UCR defeated Jeremy Coll of NAU by a score
of 7-6, 6-3.
Adrian Venturi of NAU defeated Kevin Singleton of UCR by a
score of 6-1, 6-3.
Doubles Results
Davis/Hearn of UCR defeated Venturi/Johnson of NAU by a score
of 9-7.
Singleton/Stevens of UCR defeated Lundstrom/John of NAU by
a score of 8-4.
Coll/Schram of NAU defeated Betyar/Brian Sullivan of UCR by
a score of 8-6.
UCR Falls To Montana State, 5-2
(Mar 11, 2002) - The Highlanders dropped a 5-2 decision to
visiting Montana State University. Derek Betyar won the No.
3 singles and Dan Stevens No. 5 singles. Stevens and Kevin
Singleton teamed up to win No. 2 doubles. The Highlanders
are now 2-10 overall and host NAU on Wednesday.
Singles Results
Lukasz Mazur of MSU defeated Brent Davis of UCR by a score
of 6-4, 6-4.
Thijo Goossens of MSU defeated Walt Hearn of UCR by a score
of 6-3, 6-3.
Derek Betyar of UCR defeated Braden Olson of MSU by a score
of 2-6, 7-6, 6-4.
Eddie Yang of MSU defeated Toro Latto of UCR by a score of
7-6 (8-5), 2-6, 6-1.
Dan Stevens of UCR defeated BJ Hauck of MSU by a score of
3-6, 6-4, 6-3.
Jason Swanson of UCR defeated Brian Sullivan of MSU by a score
of 6-1, 6-1.
Doubles Results
Goossens/Hauck of MSU defeated Davis/Hearn of UCR by a score
of 8-5.
Kevin Singleton/Stevens of UCR defeated Swanson/Olson of MSU
by a score of 8-4.
Mazur/Yang of MSU defeated Betyar/Sullivan of UCR by a score
of 8-4.
Tennessee Tech Defeats UCR, 7-0
(Mar 10, 2002) - UC Riverside fell to Tennessee Tech, 7-0
in Las Cruces, New Mexico on Sunday.
Singles
1. Garnot Fischer (TTU) df. Brent Davis (UCR) 6-3, 6-3
2. Razvan Ilie (TTU) df. Walt Hearn (UCR) 6-1, 7-6
3. Simon Tremblay (TTU) df. Derek Betyar (UCR) 6-2, 6-0
4. Piotr Wawrziniak (TTU) df. Toru Latto (UCR) 6-1, 6-1
5. William Chapel (TTU) df. Dan Stevens (UCR) 6-2, 6-7 (7-10)
6. Jorge Ascencio (TTU) df. Brian Sullivan (UCR) 6-1, 6-1
Doubles
1. Fischer/Ilie (TTU) df. Davis/Hearn (UCR) 8-6
2. Tremblay/Aguerrevere (TTU) df. Singleton/Stevens (UCR)
9-7
3. Wawrziniak/Chapel (TTU) df. Betyar/Sullivan (UCR) 8-2
UCR Falls To New Mexico State, 7-0
(Mar 9, 2002) - UC Riverside fell to New Mexico State, 7-0
in Las Cruces, New Mexico on Saturday.
Singles
1. Michael Hellwig (NMSU) df. Brent Davis (UCR) 6-3, 6-3
2. Ben Newcombe (NMSU) df. Walt Hearn (UCR) 6-2, 7-5
3. Luis Avila (NMSU) df. Toru Latto (UCR) 6-2, 7-5
4. Danilo Zivanovic (NMSU) df. Kevin Singleton (UCR) 7-6,
6-1
5. Ludovic Barthe (NMSU) df. Dan Stevens (UCR) 6-3, 6-4
6. Jerry Noble (MNMSU) df. Brian Sullivan (UCR) 7-5, 6-0
Doubles
1. Newcombe/Avila (NMSU) df. Davis/Hearn (UCR) 8-4
2. Noble/Archer-Clowes (NMSU) df. Singleton/Stevens (UCR)
8-2
3. Even/Zivanovic (NMSU) df. Betyar/Sullivan (UCR) 8-1
Boston College Defeats UCR,
7-0
(Mar 8, 2002) - UC Riverside fell to Boston College University
7-0 at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, CA on Friday
afternoon. UCR (2-7) lost all six singles matches and two
of three doubles matches.
Singles
1. Justin Slattery (BC) df. Brent Davis (UCR) 3-6, 6-4, 6-3
2. Brad Anderson (BC) df. Walt Hearn (UCR) 7-5, 6-4
3. Chris McCoy (BC) df. Derek Betyar (UCR) 6-4, 7-5
4. Marc Lucero (BC) df. Kevin Singleton (UCR) 6-4, 6-4
5. Paul Colahan (BC) df. Dan Stevens (UCR) 6-7, 6-0, 6-4
6. Derrick Chou (BC) df. Brian Sullivan (UCR) 6-2, 6-3
Doubles
1. Brad Anderson/Justin Slattery (BC) d. Kevin Singleton/Dan
Stevens (UCR) 8-0
2. Brent Davis/Walt Hearn (UCR) d. Chris McCoy/Paul Colahan
(BC) 8-4
3. Damon Vartabedian/Rob Murray (BC) d. Derek Betyar/Brian
Sullivan (UCR) 8-2
UCR Defeats Portland State,
6-1
(Mar 3, 2002) - UC Riverside defeated Portland State, 6-1
in Riverside, CA on Sunday. UCR won five of six singles matches
and all three doubles matches.
Singles
1. Brent Davis (UCR) df. Michael Thoeresz (PSU) 6-4, 6-0
2. Kadil Desai (PSU) df. Walt Hearn (UCR) 7-6, 3-6, 7-5
3. Derek Betyar (UCR) df. Tanner Gates (PSU) 6-2, 6-2
4. Kevin Singleton (UCR) df. Chuck Haselwood (PSU) 6-3, 6-2
5. Dan Stevens (UCR) df. Mark Simpson (PSU) 6-3, 6-0
6. Brian Sullivan (UCR) df. Cody Hoversland (PSU) 6-0, 6-1
Doubles
1. Stevens/Singleton (UCR) df. Thoeresz/Gates (PSU) 8-4
2. Davis/Hearn (UCR) df. Desai/Haselwood (PSU) 8-4
3. Betyar/Sullivan (UCR) df. Simpson/Hoversland (PSU) 8-3
UCR Defeats Alliant, 7-0 For First Win
(Feb 28, 2002) - UC Riverside shutout Alliant International
University, 7-0 in Riverside, CA on Thursday. Every UCR player
won their singles matches and the Highlanders won two of three
doubles matches.
Singles
1. Brent Davis (UCR) df. Andre Schassmann (AIU) 6-2, 7-5
2. Walt Hearn (UCR) df. Brandon Landsdorf (AIU) 6-2, 6-1
3. Derek Betyar (UCR) df. Mario Lopez (AIU) 6-2, 6-0
4. Toru Latto (UCR) df. Farbod Kabirikab (AIU) 6-3, 6-4
5. Dan Stevens (UCR) df. Itaro Amo (AIU) 4-6, 7-5, 6-3
6. Brian Sullivan (UCR) df. Andreas Romero (AIU) 4-6, 7-5,
6-3
Doubles
1. Schassmann/Kabirikab (AIU) df. Stevens/Singleton (UCR)
9-7
2. Davis/Hearn (UCR) df. Landsdorf/Lopez (AIU) 8-0
3. Betyar/Sullivan (UCR) df. Amo/Romero (AIU) 8-4
UOP Beats UCR, 7-0
(Feb 17, 2002) - UC Riverside was shutout by the University
of the Pacific, 7-0 in Stockton on Sunday.
Singles
1. Niclas Otte(UOP) df. Brent Davis (UCR) 6-3, 6-2
2. Maxime Lacroix (UOP) df. Walt Hearn (UCR) 6-4, 6-2
3. Jona Jegers (UOP) df. Derek Betyar (UCR) 6-3, 6-2
4. Gernot Kerschbaumer (UOP) df. Kevin Singleton (UCR) 6-2,
6-2
5. Fredrik Jeppsson (UOP) df. Dan Stevens (UCR) 6-0, 6-0
6. Greg Rietsch (UOP) df. Brian Sullivan (UCR) 6-1, 4-6, 6-3
Doubles
1. Otte/Lacroix (UOP) df. Singleton/Stevens (UCR) 8-6
2. Haug/Kadota (UOP) def. Davis/Hearn (UCR) 8-4
3. Hall/Jeppsson (UOP) df. Betyar/Sullivan (UCR) DNP
UCR Falls To St. Mary's 4-3
(Feb 8, 2002) - UC Riverside (0-5) fell to St. Mary's, 4-3
on Saturday in Moraga, CA. The doubles team of Singleton/Stevens
defeated Sarovic/Laubscher 9-8 (7-4) and Davis/Hearn defeated
Schmitt/Whitlinger 9-7 to earn the doubles point. Brent Davis
and Danny Stevens each won their singles match.
Singles
1. Brent Davis (UCR) df. Frank Schmitt (SMC) 6-3, 3-6, 7-6
2. Arturo Planell (SMC) df. Walt Hearn (UCR) 7-6 (7-4), 7-6
3. Thomas Burgemeister (SMU) df. Derek Betyar (UCR) 6-1, 6-0
4. Filip Sarovic (SMC) df. Kevin Singleton (UCR) 6-7 (4-7),
6-2, 6-3
5. Dan Stevens (UCR) df. JJ Whitunger (SMC) 6-4, 0-6, 6-3
6. Josh Farley (SMC) df. Brian Sullivan (UCR) 6-1, 6-0
Doubles
1. Singleton/Stevens (UCR) df. Sarovic/Laubscher (SMC) 9-8
(7-4)
2. Davis/Hearn (UCR) df. Schmitt/Whitlinger (SMC) 9-7
3. Burgemeister/Planell (SMC) df. Beytar/Sullivan (UCR) 8-4
Sac State Beats UCR, 7-0
(Feb 8, 2002) - UC Riverside was shutout by Sacramento State,
7-0 in Sacramento on Friday at the Rio Del Oro Racket Club.
Singles
1. Sherif Zaher(SAC) df. Brent Davis (UCR) 6-3, 6-7, 6-3
2. Fabio Jesus (SAC) df. Walt Hearn (UCR) 6-2, 6-2
3. Ali Abbou (SAC) df. Kevin Singleton (UCR) 6-2, 6-3
4. Matthew Jones (SAC) df. Derek Betyar (UCR) 6-1, 6-2
5. Nick Sheehan (SAC) df. Dan Stevens (UCR) 6-4, 6-4
6. Peter Farkus (SAC) df. Brian Sullivan (UCR) 6-4, 6-2
Doubles
1. Zaher/Jones (SAC) df. Davis/Singleton (UCR) 8-2
2. Jesus/Farkus (SAC) df. Betyar/Hearn (UCR) 8-2
3. Sheehan/Abbou (SAC) df. Stevens/Sullivan (UCR) 8-4
UCI Beats UCR, 7-0
(Feb 8, 2002) - UC Riverside was shutout by Big West rival
UC Irvine, 7-0 in Irvine Saturday. The doubles team of Derek
Betyar and Walt Hearn defeated Sean O'Connor and Greg Biorkman
in doubles play, 8-6, for the Highlanders' only win of the
day.
Singles
1. Jonathan Endrikat (UCI) df. Kevin Singleton (UCR) 6-4,
6-1
2. Carl Lumsden (UCI) df. Brent Davis (UCR) 6-3, 7-6
3. Sean O'Connor (UCI) df. Walt Hearn (UCR) 6-2, 6-1
4. Greg Biorkman (UCI) df. Derek Betyar (UCR) 6-3, 6-2
5. Dontia Hayes (UCI) df. Dan Stevens (UCR) 6-1, 6-0
6. Brian Morton (UCI) df. Brian Sullivan (UCR) 6-1, 6-0
Doubles
1. Morton.Endrikat (UCI) df. Singleton/Davis (UCR) 8-1
2. Hearn/Betyar (UCR) df. O'Connor/Biorkman (UCI) 8-6
3. Haynes/Williams (UCI) df. Stevens/Sullivan (UCR) 8-1
USD Beats UCR, 7-0
(Feb 8, 2002) - The 49th-ranked University of San Diego men's
tennis team earned their first win of the season with today's
7-0 victory over visiting UC Riverside.
Singles
1. Ricardo Rizo (USD) df. Brent Davis (UCR) 6-0, 6-2
2. Juan Cerda (USD) df. Walt Hearn (UCR) 6-3, 3-6, 6-3
3. Rob Blair (USD) df. Derek Betyar (UCR) 6-0, 6-2
4. Jason Pongsrikul (USD) df. Toro Latto (UCR) 6-0, 6-1
5. Martin Linusson (USD) df. Dan Stevens (UCR) 6-2, 6-3
6. Stephen Taylor (USD) df. Brian Sullivan
Doubles
1. Cerda/Pongsrikul (USD) df. Singleton/Davis (UCR) 8-3
2. Rizo/Taylor (USD) df. Hearn/Betyar (UCR) 8-4
3. Blair/Linusson (USD) df. Stevens/Sullivan (UCR) 8-0
Betyar Wins Consolation Final
at CSLA
(January 19, 2002) - Derek Betyar defeated Cory Beacham of
Chapman, 8-1, to win the consolation bracket at the Cal State
Los Angeles Invitational Sunday.
In doubles play, Kevin Davis and Kevin Singleton lost in the
semi finals, 9-7, to Hong and Davidson of Azusa Pacific. The
team of Toru Latto and Dan Stevens lost to Cal Poly's Chan
and Than, 8-5.
Betyar Reaches Consolation Finals at CSLA
(January 19, 2002) - Derek Betyar reached the consolation
finals Saturday at the Cal State Los Angeles Invite. Betyar
defeated Bryn Mercado of Whittier, 8-3, then took down Whittier's
David Gilbert, 8-6. He will face Cory Beacham of Chapman at
8:30 AM on Sunday. In doubles play, the team of Kevin Davis
and Kevin Singleton reached the semi's with an 8-0 win over
Venka and Choi of CalTech and will face Hong and Davidson
of Asuza Pacific on Sunday at 10 AM. Also reaching the quarters
is the team of Toru Latto and Dan Stevens, who defeated Whittier's
Gilbert and Copus, 8-5. They will play in the semi's at 10
AM Sunday against Cal Poly's Chan and Than.
In other action, Latto fell in the quarters to Beacham, 8-4.
Walt Hearn lost to Sam Fletcher of Azusa Pacific, 6-1, 7-5
Highlanders Compete at CSLA
(January 18, 2002) - Walt Hearn and Dan Stevens each won two
matches Friday at the Cal State LA Tennis Invitational in
Los Angeles.
Stevens defeated Tood Lindbloom of Azusa Pacific, 4-6, 6-2,
6-4 in the first round, then defeated teammate Kevin Singleton
6-4, 6-4 in the second round. Singleton had defeated David
Gilbert of Whittier College in the first round, 6-2, 6-3.
Hearn defeated Jason Copus of Whittier College 6-1, 6-0, then
Eddie Sengendo of CSLA, 6-2, 5-7, 6-4 in the second round.
After falling in his first round match, Tom Latto won a consolation
round match over Whittier's Jimmy Copus, 8-1. Brent Davis
won his first round match over Chapman's Cory Beacham, but
lost to Colin Magliolo, 6-1, 6-1.
In doubles play, Lotto and Stevens defeated to Cal Poly's
Ciffarrelli and Beerfeldt, 8-2, while Brian Lammering and
Paul Choppi won by default over a team from Cal Poly. Brent
Davis and Singleton defeated Miller and Sengendo from CSLA
in the first round, 8-3.
Six All-Americans to Return for Alumni Match
(October 29, 2001) - Six former UCR All-Americans will return
to the UCR Saturday at 12:00 noon for the men's alumni tennis
match, UCR Head Coach York Strother announced.
Among the alumni who will be in attendance:
Otis Allmon -- Two-time All-American
Steve Aragon -- All-American
Kevin Klabunde -- NCAA Participant
Nick Mateljan -- All-American
Fred Morris -- All-American
Greg Skaggs -- All-American
Jason Strother -- NCAA Participant
Jim Wilbanks -- All-American
The format will be a "mixed" doubles with one alum and one
current team member per doubles team, and team combinations
will change frequently.
"The purpose of the event is to bring the present team members
in touch with their rich heritage," Strother said, adding
that the public is invited and there is no admission charge.
Play begins at 12:00 at the courts adjacent to the UCR Student
Recreation Center
York Strother Returns to UC Riverside to Coach Men's Tennis
Program
(June 7, 2001) - The University of California, Riverside has
hired former UTEP Head Women's Tennis Coach and UCR alum York
Strother as the men's tennis coach, Director of Athletics
Stan Morrison announced Thursday.
"We are extremely pleased to welcome York back to UC Riverside,"
Morrison said. "He has shown great skill in building a solid
program, and we look forward to his efforts continuing to
grow our men's tennis team."
Strother takes over the reigns of the men's team from Mark
Henry, who will now solely coach the UCR women's team after
having coached both squads since 1995. Strother will begin
July 1.
At UTEP, Strother had coached the women's team at the University
of Texas, El Paso since 1992, and in his tenure there had
transformed the team into one that achieved national recognition.
In his nine seasons he posted a career record of 97-125 and
had earned national rankings in each of the past seven seasons.
In the 1994-95 season Strother guided UTEP to its first national
ranking and also had the program's first-ever nationally ranked
player in Andrea Petrovic. In 1997-98, UTEP finished the year
nationally ranked for the first time, as well as ranked in
the top 10 regionally. In nine years at UTEP, Strother has
produced 11 All-WAC honorees, one Southwest Region "Player
to Watch," one NCAA participant and a nationally ranked program.
Prior to joining UTEP, Strother had worked at the University
of Nevada-Las Vegas, UCR and Reicher Catholic High School
in Waco, Texas. After three years as an assistant coach at
UNLV, he became the women's head coach in 1991-92 and compiled
an 18-5 (.783) mark, the highest single-season winning percentage
in Rebel women's tennis history.
Before joining UNLV, Strother was the assistant coach for
the men's tennis team at UCR from 1985 to 1988. While at Riverside,
the program went from No. 18 to No. 5 in the NCAA Division
II national rankings, with four All-Americans and its first-ever
bid to the NCAA Team Championships.
Strother earned his bachelor's degree in psychology from UCR
in 1987, after finishing his collegiate tennis career at Baylor
University.
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