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Women’s Tennis Tournament APRIL 26, 2018 Men’s Tennis Championships APRIL 27-29, 2018 Hosted by Monmouth College Nielsen Tennis Center Madison, Wis. THE MIDWEST CONFERENCE he modern-era Midwest Conference was created in English, assumed the role of commissioner in 1978 and Tthe spring of 1994 with the merger of the Midwest remained in that position until replaced by Ruth Peterson. Collegiate Athletic Conference (MCAC), which had been Charter members of the MACW were Coe, Cornell, Grin- sponsoring men’s championships since 1921, and the nell, Knox and Monmouth. Championships in basketball, Midwest Athletic Conference for Women (MACW), which cross country, outdoor track & field, softball, swimming and was formed to conduct women’s championship competi- volleyball were offered in the first year. Beloit was accepted tion in 1977. Stated intent of the union was to preserve the to the league in 1981, Illinois College and the University tradition of both leagues while enhancing administration of Chicago in 1982 and Lake Forest, Lawrence, Ripon and efficiency and fostering equity between men and women’s St. Norbert in 1983. Indoor track became a championship sports. sport in 1984 and soccer was added in 1986. Organization of the MCAC was conceived at a meeting Track and field was the only sport contested in the on the campus of Coe College, MCAC’s inaugural year while May 12, 1921. Charter mem- football and basketball were bers were Beloit, Carleton, Coe, added in 1922. Lawrence, Coe Cornell, Knox and Lawrence. and Millikin topped the initial Hamline and Millikin joined the football standings in 1922, and league in Beloit won the first basketball December 1921 but later with- championship in 1922-23. Cross drew. Ripon joined the Con- country was added in 1929, ference in 1923, Monmouth in 1924, Grinnell in 1940 and tennis in 1931, golf in 1934, swimming in 1936, wrestling Lake Forest in 1974. Illinois College and St. Norbert joined in 1938, baseball in 1953, soccer in 1971 and indoor track in 1982 and Carroll followed in 1992. Carleton withdrew (which previously had an following the 1982-83 academic year. St. Olaf also competed informal champion) in 1977. in the conference from 1952-74, as did the University of Chicago from 1976-87. Coe and Cornell withdrew follow- After the establishment of the modern-era Midwest ing the 1996-97 academic year, and in 2012 Cornell re- Conference in 1994, wrestling was dropped and women’s turned to the league. Carroll departed in July of 2016. golf was added (1996-1997), putting the total number of championship sports for the league at 20. The purpose of the Conference since its formation has been to “maintain athletic activities on a plane in keeping Member institutions of the now incorporated league are with the dignity and high purpose of liberal education.” Beloit, Cornell, Grinnell, Illinois College, Knox, Lake Forest, Competitive sports are regarded as a valuable part of the Lawrence, Monmouth, Ripon and St. Norbert. Macalester is educational experience and are maintained for the benefit of an affiliate member in the sport of football and Fontbonne students. in women’s golf. The University of Chicago joined the league as an affiliate in football in the fall of 2017 and will be added The MACW formed in 1977 after the “status of women’s to the baseball conference in the spring of 2019. athletics” on MCAC campuses was assessed and reported to be growing. The Conference adopted a governance struc- ture similar to that of its male counterpart, empowering faculty with ultimate control and governance on major decisions. Geneva Meers, Cornell Professor of Midwest Conference Conduct Policy The NCAA and the Midwest Conference promote courteous and respectful behavior by student-athletes, coaches and spec- tators. We request your cooperation by supporting the participants and officials in a positive manner. Profanity, racist or sexist comments or other intimidating actions will not be tolerated and are grounds for removal from the site of competition. The use of tobacco products and the consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages is prohibited. MIDWEST CONFERENCE TEAM CHAMPIONS WOMEN MEN 1963 Carleton Year Champion Tourn. Champion Year Team 1962 Carleton 2016 Grinnell St. Norbert 2017 Grinnell 1961 Carleton 2015 Lake Forest Grinnell 2016 Grinnell Grinnell 2014 St. Norbert St. Norbert 2015 Grinnell 1960 Carleton 2013 Grinnell 2014 Grinnell 1959 Carleton 2012 Grinnell 2013 Grinnell 1958 Grinnell 2011 Grinnell 2012 Grinnell 1957 Lawrence 2010 Grinnell 2011 Grinnell 1956 Lawrence 2009 St. Norbert 2010 Grinnell 1955 Lawrence 2008 Grinnell 2009 Grinnell 1954 Carleton 2007 Grinnell 2008 Grinnell 1953 Lawrence 2006 Grinnell 2007 Grinnell 1952 Grinnell 2005 Grinnell 2006 Grinnell 1951 Beloit 2004 Grinnell 2005 Grinnell 1950 No Champion 2003 Lake Forest 2004 Grinnell 1949 Lawrence 2002 Beloit 2003 Ripon 1948 Beloit 2001 Beloit 2002 Grinnell 1947 Beloit 2000 Beloit 2001 Ripon 1946 Beloit 1999 Lake Forest 2000 Ripon Knox 1998 Grinnell 1999 Lake Forest 1945 No Champion 1997 St. Norbert 1998 Ripon 1944 No Champion 1996 St. Norbert 1997 Ripon 1943 No Champion 1995 Coe 1996 Coe 1942 Grinnell 1994 Beloit 1995 Coe 1941 Lawrence 1993 Coe 1994 Ripon Grinnell 1992 Beloit 1993 Coe 1940 No Championship 1991 Ripon 1992 Ripon 1939 Lawrence 1990 Ripon 1991 Ripon 1938 Monmouth 1989 Ripon 1990 Ripon Lawrence 1988 Ripon 1989 Ripon 1937 Cornell 1987 Cornell 1988 Ripon Lawrence 1986 Lawrence 1987 Ripon 1936 Beloit 1985 Lawrence 1986 Ripon Coe 1984 Cornell 1985 Ripon 1935 Beloit 1983 U. of Chicago 1984 U. of Chicago Carleton 1982 Cornell 1983 Carleton 1934 Carleton 1981 Grinnell 1982 Carleton 1933 Carleton 1980 Knox 1981 Ripon Beloit 1979 Grinnell 1980 Ripon 1932 Carleton 1978 Knox 1979 Ripon 1931 Coe 1978 Lake Forest Carleton 1977 Lake Forest 2017 WOMEN’S 1976 Lake Forest 2018 MEN’S STANDINGS 1975 Carleton STANDINGS 1974 Carleton TEAM MWC OVERALL 1973 Carleton TEAM MWC OVERALL Grinnell 9-0 11-1 1972 Carleton Grinnell * 8-0 20-4 Lake Forest 8-1 14-1 1971 Carleton Lake Forest * 7-1 13-7 Cornell 7-2 8-5 1970 Ripon Lawrence * 6-2 12-8 St. Norbert 6-3 10-5 1969 St. Olaf Monmouth * 4-4 6-12 Knox 5-4 6-9 1968 Lawrence St. Norbert 4-4 9-9 Lawrence 4-5 6-11 1967 Carleton Illinois College 3-5 8-9 Monmouth 3-6 4-13 Cornell 3-5 5-14 1966 Carleton Illinois College 2-7 6-9 Ripon 1-7 1-15 Ripon 1-6 3-17 1965 Carleton Knox 0-8 0-15 Beloit 0-9 0-15 1964 Ripon * Qualified for MWC Team Tournament CORNELL RAMS Name Yr. Hometown/High School Ellie Davidson Jr. Greeley, Colo./Greeley West Janice Elkerton Jr. North Branch, Minn./North Branch Gabriella Ferro Sr. Kansas City, Mo./St. Teresas Acad. Katie Mintle Sr. Broomfield, Colo./Monarch Abbey Nelson So. Glen Ellyn, Ill./Glenbard West Raquel Ruiz So. Round Lake, Ill./Grayslake Central Megan Pope So. Chowchilla, Calif./Chowchilla Union Julia Thome Sr. Crystal Lake, Ill./South Katie Wycoff Fr. Mount Vernon, Iowa/Mount Vernon QUICK FACTS Founded ..................................................................................1853 Location ......................................................Mount Vernon, Iowa Enrollment .............................................................................1,031 Nickname/Colors ..............................Rams / Purple and White President ....................................................... Dr. Jonathan Brand HEAD COACH: Peter Dumas Athletic Director .................................................... Keith Hackett LAKE FOREST COLLEGE LAKE FOREST FORESTERS Name Yr. Hometown/High School Leeza Bodnar So. Orland Park, Ill./Amos Alonzo Stagg Grace Gould Fr. Racine, Wis./Prairie School Julie Lord Fr. Easthampton, Mass./Williston Northampton Tyranny Miller Fr. Omaha, Neb./Elkhorn South Emma Wang Fr. Chicago, Ill./Northside College Prep Allison Watts Jr. San Francisco, Calif./Convent QUICK FACTS Founded ..................................................................................1857 Location ................................................................Lake Forest, Ill. Enrollment .............................................................................1,550 HEAD COACH: Raquel Allen Nickname/Colors ..............................Foresters / Red and Black ASSISTANT COACHES: Scot Reinhart President ....................................................Dr. Stephen D. Schutt Jack McArdle Athletic Director ....................................................... Jackie Slaats GRINNELL PIONEERS Name Yr. Hometown/High School Sydney Banach Sr. Mechanicsburg, Pa./Cumberland Val. Milica Cvrkota Fy. Vrsac, Serbia/XII Belgrade Brenda Guan So. Ankeny, Iowa/Centennial Lily Hamilton Jr. Grinnell, Iowa/Grinnell Shannon Hautzinger Sr. Grand Junction, Colo./Fruita Monument Ali Hickey Fy. Weston, Mass./Rivers School Anushka Joshi Sr. Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Nepal/British Schl. Abby Nielsen Fy. Albuquerque, N.M./Albuquerque QUICK FACTS Founded ..................................................................................1846 Location .....................................................................Grinnell, Ill. Enrollment .............................................................................1,600 Nickname/Colors ..........................Pioneers / Scarlet and Black HEAD COACH: Paige Madara President .................................................Dr. Raynard S. Kington ASSISTANT COACH: Dan Key Athletic Director .................................................Andy Hamilton ST. NORBERT GREEN KNIGHTS Name Yr. Hometown/High School Katlyn Gahan Sr. Pewaukee, Wis.