Category: Men’s Tennis
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Motasem ALhouni Named ITA’s Most Improved Player
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SKILLMAN, N.J. – Gustavus Adolphus men’s tennis player Motasem ALhouni (Sr., Tripoli, Libya) has been named the Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s (ITA) Most Improved Player-of-the-Year, in its Division III National Awards that were announced May 20. More than 300 coaches participated in the award selection process, serving on regional and/or national selection committees. The award caps a decorated final…
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ALhouni, Saenz Eliminated From NCAA Doubles Tournament
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MASON, OHIO – The Gustavus Adolphus men’s tennis doubles team of Motasem ALhouni (Sr., Tripoli, Libya) and Andres Saenz (So., Cancun, Mexico) was defeated in the quarterfinal round of the NCAA Individual Doubles Tournament played at the Lindner Family Tennis Center on Friday afternoon. ALhouni and Saenz fell to Robert Kjellberg and Sebastian Sikh of North Carolina Wesleyan College by…
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ALhouni, Saenz Advance In NCAA Individual Doubles Tourney
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MASON, OHIO – The Gustavus Adolphus men’s tennis tandem of Motasem ALhouni (Sr., Tripoli, Libya) and Andres Saenz (So., Cancun, Mexico) were victorious in their first round matchup at the NCAA Individual Doubles Tournament played at the Lindner Family Tennis Center on Thursday afternoon. ALhouni and Saenz defeated Kaylan Chadalavada and Connor Hudson of Pomona College 6-7…
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Three Men’s Tennis Players Set To Compete At NCAA Championships
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St. Peter, Minn. – A trio of Gustavus Adolphus men’s tennis players will compete on the national stage later this week as the NCAA Division III Men’s Tennis Committee has selected the individuals who will make up the singles and doubles competition of the 2015 NCAA Division III Men’s Tennis Championships. Freshman Mohanad Al-Houni (Tripoli,…
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Men’s Tennis Sees NCAA Tournament Run End With 5-2 Loss To Chicago
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Whitewater, Wis. – The Gustavus Adolphus men’s tennis team saw its 2015 season come to an end with a 5-2 loss to the University of Chicago in the third round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday afternoon at the Wangerin Courts. Although Gustavus took two of the three doubles points, Chicago proved too strong in…
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Men’s Tennis Advances To Third Round Of NCAA Tournament With 5-1 Win Over UW-Whitewater
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Whitewater, Wis. – The Gustavus men’s tennis team is moving on to the third round of the NCAA Tournament thanks to a 5-1 victory over UW-Whitewater on Saturday afternoon at the Wangerin Courts. After earning two points in doubles, Gustavus earned the decision in singles wins at the No. 3, 4, and 6 positions. The…
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Men’s Tennis Begins NCAA Tournament Against UW-Whitewater On Saturday
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St. Peter, Minn. – The Gustavus Adolphus men’s tennis team will travel to Whitewater, Wisconsin to face the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, May 9 at 10:00 a.m. No. 18 Gustavus heads into the weekend with an overall record of 18-10 after earning the MIAC’s automatic…
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Sarah Rozell, Hannah Heacox, And Motasem Al-Houni Named Gustavus Athletes Of The Month For April
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St. Peter, Minn. – Pitchers Sarah Rozell (Sr., Lakeville, Minn.) and Hannah Heacox (Sr., Stillwater, Minn.) were named the Gustavus Female Co-Athletes-of-the-Month, while men’s tennis player Motasem Al-Houni (Sr., Tripoli, Libya) was named the Gustavus Male Athlete-of-the Month for April. SARAH ROZELL Softball Hometown: Lakeville, Minnesota HANNAH HEACOX Softball Hometown: Sherburn, Minnesota Over the course…
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Four Gusties Honored In MIAC’s Postseason Men’s Tennis Awards
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St. Peter, Minn. – As a part of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference’s 2015 Postseason Men’s Tennis Awards released Tuesday by the league office, four members of Head Coach Tommy Valentini’s squad earned a spot on the All-Conference Singles and Doubles Teams. Earning All-Conference honors in both singles and doubles is Motasem Al-Houni (Sr., Tripoli,…
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NCAA Division III Men’s Tennis Tournament Field Announced, Gusties Sent To Whitewater Regional
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Indianapolis – The NCAA Division III Men’s Tennis Committee has selected the 43 teams that will compete in the 2015 NCAA Division III Men’s Tennis Championships. The Gustavus Adolphus men’s tennis team is one of the participants in the year’s tournament, receiving the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference’s automatic berth after winning the MIAC Playoff Championship…