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Post by Press Release on Jan 18, 2012 18:12:38 GMT -5
Lincoln Memorial University Tennis
 Melanie Smith
The tennis teams flank LMU Athletic Director Roger Vannoy, President Dawson and Coach Benny Collins as they cut the ribbon.
Poteat Tennis Complex Officially Opens
Lincoln Memorial University Press Release
HARROGATE, TN -- The dedication and ribbon-cutting on the Dr. Charles Poteat Tennis Complex was held on during LMU's homecoming. The facility features new state-of-the-art locker rooms for both teams, offices for the tennis coaches, a player's lounge and classroom space. Dr. Charles Poteat coached the Railsplitters from 1984 until his death in 2004.
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Post by Press Release on Jan 19, 2012 17:48:01 GMT -5
Lincoln Memorial University Tennis
Melanie Smith
LMU Tennis Readies For 2012 Season
Lincoln Memorial University Press Release
HARROGATE, TN -- The Lincoln Memorial University men's and women's tennis teams have started preparations for the 2012 season with the commencement of spring practice. The two teams have been braving the cold for the last week in order to ready for what looks to be a highly successful campaign. The Railsplitters are coming off a 2011 season in which they finished 13-6 overall and 7-2 in the South Atlantic Conference play. They will be returning their top three performers from last season while welcoming Knoxville native, Will Sparks, to the team. The Lady Railsplitters had an equally impressive year as they finished 13-5 overall and 6-3 in South Atlantic Conference play in the 2011 campaign. Lincoln Memorial will see the return of their top five from last season as well as the addition of transfer Logan Hubbs. Expectations are high for the 2012 season as the men's and women's tennis programs look to get a replay of the 2010 season which saw both teams take the SAC regular season and tournament championships. The season opens on February 15th as LMU hosts University of the Cumberlands. Matches are set to begin at 2 p.m.
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Post by Press Release on Jan 26, 2012 21:29:23 GMT -5
Lincoln Memorial University Tennis
Melanie Smith
Women's Tennis Selected Third In Preseason Poll
Lincoln Memorial University Press Release
HARROGATE, TN -- The Lady Railsplitters were selected third in the 2012 South Atlantic Conference women's tennis preseason poll on Tuesday morning. The conference's head coaches votes are compiled to build this poll. LMU finished with 77 points which fell just shy of Anderson University's 84 points which garnered second place. Defending champs, Wingate University, received 96 points on seven first place votes which landed the Bulldogs at the top of the poll. Lady Railsplitters Leah Donoff and Sofia Lopez Mimendi each earned preseason All-SAC First Team honors. Alexandra Granger was also selected for the preseason All-SAC Second Team. Donoff finished 15-7 a season ago. She was exceptionally strong in the SAC as she finished 8-1 in conference. Mimendi capped the 2011 season with an 18-1 record with a perfect 8-0 finish in conference. She finished the season on a dominant 17-match winning streak. Granger had a strong 2011 campaign as she compiled a 12-9 record. With these three players, the Lady Railsplitters will be returning their complete top five from last season. They will also be welcoming sophomore transfer, Logan Hubbs, to the program as she is expected to make a major impact this season. LMU opens their season with high expectations and tremendous potential on February 15th as they host University of the Cumberlands. The opening serve is set for 2 p.m.
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Post by Press Release on Apr 5, 2012 16:02:56 GMT -5
Lincoln Memorial University Tennis
Lady Railsplitters Go Inside To Complete 8-1 Victory Over Carson-Newman College
Lincoln Memorial University Press Release
HARROGATE, TN -- The Lincoln Memorial University women's tennis team cruised in doubles play and dropped only one singles match as they rolled to a whirlwind 8-1 victory over the Carson-Newman College Lady Eagles on Tuesday afternoon. The win moves the Lady Railsplitters to 9-5 on the season and 3-4 in South Atlantic Conference play. With the loss, the Lady Eagles fall to 2-6 in conference play and 6-9 overall. This match was completed despite the resistance from the weather. Rain on Sunday afternoon halted the match at 3-0 in favor of LMU. Originally scheduled to resume at the LMU Tennis Complex on Tuesday afternoon, rain and storms forced the two teams to head to Knoxville, Tennessee to use indoor courts. On Sunday, the Lady Railsplitters dominated doubles play to take an early 3-0 lead. The number one pairing saw sofia Lopez Mimendi and Leah Donoff cruised past Jennifer Ott and Eric Green, 8-1. Shena Joseph and Alexandra Granger posted an 8-5 win over Katie Brown and Devon Jennings. In the final doubles spot, Logan Hubbs and Melanie Smith grabbed an 8-5 victory over Megan Wilson and Stefy Stand.
On Tuesday afternoon, the Lady Railsplitters finished off Carson-Newman by winning five of the six singles matches. Leah Donoff won easily in the top spot, defeating Ott, 6-2, 6-0. Mimendi had little trouble dispatching Green in the second spot as she won 6-0, 6-2. Hubbs took a straights victory (6-2, 6-2) in the third spot while Shena Joseph defeated Wilson, 6-2, 6-4, in the fifth spot. Aura Penalosa rounded out singles play with a 6-1, 6-1 win over Tiffany Delias in the No. 6 slot. The lone loss for the Lady Railsplitters came in the fourth spot, as Stefy Stand defeated Alexandra Granger, 6-1, 6-4. The Railsplitters will be back in action on April 5th as they host Tusculum College for a SAC matchup. Matches are set for a 2 p.m. start at the LMU Tennis Complex.
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