MMURRAYURRAY SSTATETATE 2009 TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE RACER WOMEN’S TEAM Adriana Alvarez Lynsey Bochenek Cassidy Cunitz Senior Junior Freshman Durango, Mexico Orland Park, Ill. Waterworld, Mich. Katelyn Fulcher Angela McGahee Lyndsay Ottosen Sophomore Junior Junior Henderson, Ky. Memphis, Tenn. Allen, Texas Anne Pennington Ashley Pierson Alexis Webb Senior Sophomore Sophomore Indianapolis, Ind. Acworth, Ga. Cumming, Ga. Table of Contents/Quick Facts GENERAL INFORMATION Ben Clos _______________________ 21 Table of Contents _________________ 1 Renaldo Domoney _______________ 21 The 2009 Murray State University Tennis Quick Facts ______________________ 1 Jonathon Headford ______________ 21 Media Guide is a produc- Murray State University ___________2-5 Luka Milicevic ___________________ 21 tion of the MSU Athletics Academics and Life Skills __________6-7 2006-07 Season Statistics __________ 22 Media Relations offi ce. Honors ________________________ 23 The guide was writ- THE WOMEN’S TEAM ten, designed and edited Head Coach Connie Keasling ________ 8 THE UNIVERSITY by Media Relations As- Adriana Alvarez __________________ 9 University Administration _________ 24 sistant John Brush. Editorial assistance by Anne Pennington ________________ 9 Director of Athletics ______________ 25 Dave Winder, Teri LaJeunesse, Jessica Cary Lynsey Bochenek ________________ 10 Athletics Administration __________ 26 and Ryan Birkholz. Photography was provided by Lance Angela McGahee ________________ 10 Athletics Staff & Coaches __________ 27 Allison, Kevin Court, Fred Mullane, Michael Lyndsay Ottosen ________________ 11 Crisp Complex __________________ 28 Dann and John Brush. Katelyn Fulcher __________________ 12 Bennie Purcell Tennis Courts _______ 29 The cover was designed by John Ashley Pierson __________________ 12 MSU Athletics Facilities ___________ 30 Brush. Alexis Webb ____________________ 12 Media Information _______________ 31 Printing services were provided by Cassidy Cunitz ___________________ 13 Ohio Valley Conference ___________ 32 Murray State University Publications and 2007-08 Season Statistics __________ 14 Printing Services. Year-by-Year Records _____________ 15 Individual Records and Honors _____ 16 ON THE COVER: Pictured on the cover of the 2009 Murray State University Women’s Roster _________________ 17 Tennis Media Guide are women’s seniors Adriana Alvarez and Anne Pennington, THE MEN’S TEAM along with the 2009 men’s team. Men’s Roster ____________________ 17 Head Coach Mel Purcell ___________ 18 Mikel Headford _________________ 19 Clay Waller _____________________ 19 Mason Johnson _________________ 20 Adam Perry ____________________ 20 Jadir Semensin __________________ 20 Jose Berardo ____________________ 21 Jorge Caetano ___________________ 21 MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY MSU TENNIS HISTORY Location: _________________________________________ Murray, Ky. Women Population: __________________________________________ 14,950 First Varsity Season: __________________________________ 1966-67 Founded: ______________________________________________ 1922 Overall Record: ____________________________621-338 (43 seasons) Enrollment: __________________________________________ 10,100 NCAA Tournament Appearances: _____________________________ 4 Colors: __________________________________________Navy & Gold 2008 Season: ___________________________________13-7 (7-3 OVC) Nickname: ____________________________________________Racers Conference: _____________________________Ohio Valley Conference Men President: __________________________________ Dr. Randy J. Dunn First Varsity Season: __________________________________ 1954-55 Director of Athletics: ________________________________Allen Ward Overall Record: ____________________________799-469 (54 seasons) SWA: ________________________________________ Velvet Milkman NCAA Tournament Appearances: _____________________________ 2 Athletics Department: ___________________________ 270-809-6800 2007 Season: ___________________________________1-14 (1-8 OVC) Athletics Dept. Fax: ______________________________ 270-809-6814 Tennis Facility: ________________________Bennie Purcell Courts (300) MEDIA RELATIONS Tennis SID: ________________________________________John Brush TENNIS COACHING STAFF Phone Number: ________________________________ 270-809-7044 Women Email: _____________________________ [email protected] Head Coach: __________________________________Connie Keasling Mailing/Overnight Address: Alma Mater: _________________________ East Tennessee State, 1980 ______________________________MSU Media Relations Department Phone Number: ________________________________ 270-809-5407 _____________________________________ 217 Roy Stewart Stadium Email: _________________________ [email protected] ______________________________________ Murray, Ky. 42071-3351 Record at MSU: ______________________________ 293-178 (19 years) Athletics Web Site: __________________________ www.goracers.com Career Record: ______________________________ 293-178 (19 years) OVC Web Site: _____________________________ www.ovcsports.com Men THE 2009 RACERS Head Coach: ______________________________________ Mel Purcell Women’s Players Returning/Lost: ___________________________ 7/0 Phone Number: ________________________________ 270-809-6813 Women’s Starters Returning/Lost: ___________________________ 7/0 Email: [email protected] Men’s Players Returning/Lost: ______________________________ 3/4 Record at MSU: ______________________________ 100-161 (12 years) Men’s Starters Returning/Lost: _____________________________ 3/4 Career Record: ______________________________ 100-161 (12 years) MMEN’SEN’S TTENNISENNIS OOVCVC CCHAMPIONSHAMPIONS - 1956,1956, ‘57,‘57, ‘59,‘59, ‘62,‘62, ‘64,‘64, ‘66,‘66, ‘67,‘67, ‘80,‘80, ‘81,‘81, ‘82,‘82, ‘83,‘83, ‘84,‘84, ‘85,‘85, ‘86,‘86, ‘87,‘87, ‘88,‘88, ‘89,‘89, 2001,2001, ‘‘0202 1 Th is is ... urray State University is home to 10,100 stu dents. MThey come from near by, from through out the nation and around the world. From thousands of uni ver si ties, students choose Mur ray State Uni ver si ty because of its ac a dem ic reputation. Along with exceptional teachers, they get Murray State’s per son al approach to living and learning. Long considered one of the best-kept secrets in higher ed u ca tion, the word is starting to get out about the ex cel- lence of Murray State University. Students don’t just pick Murray State - they’re drawn to it. As one of the best public liberal arts universities, Murray State has attracted students of high academic standing. In fact, entering MSU stu- dents have the highest ACT average of all Kentucky regional campuses. They are accustomed to challenges, and they are not disappointed. Murray State’s highly-respected liberal arts curriculum is built on a core of courses called University Studies. University Studies is designed to edu- cate each student broadly in the various areas of human knowledge: the arts, the humanities, the natural sciences and the social sciences. Equally important, the curriculum helps students develop communication skills vital to becoming a responsible citizen and a lifelong learner. The Campus Since its founding in 1922, Murray State has gained a reputation for having one of the most beautiful campuses in the country. Adding to the natural scenic beauty of the campus are the many well- maintained and aesthetically-pleasing buildings. Over the years, MSU has kept its historical look despite making several additions. Currently, the university has three major building projects under way and several others on the drawing board. Most notably, the university World-Wide Recognition just completed a project which included an impressive entrance to the U.S. News & World Report magazine has recognized Murray State Uni- campus and a fence reminiscent of the ones which encircle the many versity’s continuing excellence as a top tier university for 15 consecutive thoroughbred horse farms which Kentucky is known. Other recently years. Murray ranks sixth in the South among “Top Public Universities - completed projects include the Alexander Hall education building and Master’s,” and is the only Kentucky university to be ranked in the top tier Phase I of the science complex. for 15 years in a row. In the 2006 U.S. News college guide, the university received its high- Residential Colleges est overall ranking ever, coming in at 17th among all public and private Through the recently created Residential College system, Murray State universities in the southern region of the country. off ers students a way of collegiate life that leads to individual and team Additionally, Murray State was named in the South’s best master’s success. In 1998, MSU decided to transform its housing complex (dormi- universities Great Schools at a Great Price category, where MSU was rec- tories) into separate colleges where students who share the same majors ognized as one of the top two best values among public schools in the or educational pursuits share the entire collegiate experience. In essence, South. Murray State didn’t just make a transformation; it separated itself from Murray State University’s solid academic program and aff ordable price other higher education institutions. make it an excellent buy for students seeking success. From the moment students enroll at Murray State, they become a part of their own residential college within the university. It means belonging. It High Academic Standards means each college will have its own government,