2009-2010 SIUE Women's Tennis Guide

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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 2009-10 Cougar Women’s Tennis

Quick FactsLocation Edwardsville, IllinoisFounded 1957Enrollment 13,940Nickname CougarsSchool colors Red and WhiteAffi liation NCAA Division I (Reclassifying)Conference Ohio ValleyChancellor Dr. Vaughn VandegriftAthletics Director Dr. Brad HewittFaculty Representative Dr. John MeiselHead Athletic Trainer Gerry Schlemer

SIU Edwardsville Website www.siuecougars.comMinutes from downtown St. Louis 25Acres 2,660Student/Faculty ratio 16 to 1Average class size 25SIU Edwardsville Students Students who reside on campus 3,500Average freshman ACT score 22.6Financial aid $95.6 million (AY07)Alumni 82,300

SIUE Women’s Tennis Staff Head Coach Kyler UpdykeAlma Mater, Yr. SIUE ’98Phone 618-650-3275E-mail [email protected] Information Sports Information Director (SID) Eric HessSID offi ce phone 618-650-3608E-mail [email protected] Assistant Bruce RobidouSID FAX 650-2296

Cougar Tennis

2009-2010SIUE Women’s Tennis Roster

Name Ht. Yr. Hometown/Last School Maggie Boeckman 5-10 So. Jasper, Ind./Jasper Carli Connors 5-8 Jr. Belleville, Ill./West Quinlan Duchaine 5-11 Fr. Washington, Ill./Washington Laura Horning 5-6 Jr. Oakville, Ontario, Canada/Oakville Trafalgar Kelsey Laird 5-8 Sr. Bloomington, Ill./Normal Community West Amanda Miller 5-8 Fr. Salem, Ill./Salem Amanda Niebur 5-9 Sr. Edwardsville, Ill./Edwardsville Ali Wulfers 5-10 Jr. Normal, Ill./Normal Community Head Coach: Kyler UpdykeGraduate Assistant: Sean Bush


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Chancellor Vaughn Vandegrift Dr. Vaughn Vandegrift was appointed the seventh chancellor of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on July 1, 2004. Emphasizing teaching, research and public service programs, SIUE is a fully-accredited public institution—beautifully situated in Edwardsville on 2,660 acres just 25 miles from St. Louis—awarding degrees in 44 baccalaureate and 64 master’s programs encompassing the arts and sciences, nursing, education, business and engineering. The Schools of Pharmacy and Dental Medicine award fi rst professional degrees, the D.M.D. and the Pharm.D. For the fourth consecutive year, SIUE has been heralded by U.S. News and World Report for its Senior Assignment Program, an integrative learning experience required of all seniors prior to graduation. U.S. News lists SIUE among the top 10 public universities in the Midwest-Master’s category for the second consecutive year. The main campus includes University Park, a research park established to enhance economic development. The Edwardsville campus also is supplemented by campuses in East St. Louis and Alton. Since the time of his appointment, Vandegrift has been instrumental in guiding the University toward fulfi llment of its vision to be recognized nationally, as a premier Metropolitan University, for the excellence of its programs and development of professional and community leaders. He developed a plan for achievement of the vision by the year 2015 that combines the values and goals of the University with knowledge gained from his 33-year career in higher education. Vandegrift is a New Jersey native who came to SIUE from Georgia Southern University, a comprehensive, residential university of 16,000 students, where he served as Provost, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Chief Information Offi cer and Professor of Chemistry. His areas of responsibility included six academic colleges,

graduate studies, international studies, information technology services, the library, continuing education and public service, a museum, a wildlife education center and a botanical garden. He also served as Dean of the College of Science and Mathematics at Montclair State University in New Jersey, the second largest university in the state of New Jersey. He served as Chairman of the Department of Chemistry at Murray State University in Kentucky and held earlier faculty positions at Southern Illinois University Carbondale and Illinois State University. Vandegrift has been the author or co-author of grants resulting in more than $3 million in funding from various sources during his career, including support from the Commonwealth of Kentucky, the National Science Foundation, the Fats and Proteins Research Foundation and the AT&T Corporation. He has also been active in working with foundations and donors who have made major gifts in support of the institutions where he has worked. Dr. Vandegrift is author of more than 40 professional publications and presentations including works published in Biochemistry, Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry and Methods in Enzymology. Vandegrift is a member of the American Chemical Society and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Vandegrift currently serves on the Boards of Directors of Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois; University Park, SIUE; Focus St. Louis; St. Louis Regional Commerce and Growth Association; United Way of Greater St. Louis; the Southwestern Illinois Higher Education Consortium (SIHEC); the Southern Illinois Collegiate Common Market (SICCM) and the Executive Council of The Alliance of Edwardsville-Glen Carbon. He has been elected into the honor societies of Omicron Delta Kappa, Sigma Xi, Beta Gamma Sigma and Phi Kappa Phi. He has provided service on boards in support of science education and has been listed in Who’s Who in the East, American Men and Women of Science and Who’s Who in Frontier Science and Technology. He received his Ph.D. from Ohio University in biochemistry studying the effects of nuclear histone proteins on the conformation of DNA. His bachelor’s and master’s in chemistry were obtained at Montclair State University. Vandegrift and his wife, Sue, are the parents of three adult children. Beth is an attorney, while David and Mark are both employed in private business. Vaughn and Sue are the proud grandparents of two granddaughters, Vaughn and Camilla.

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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 2009-10 Cougar Women’s TennisDirector of Athletics Brad Hewitt

Dr. Bradley L. Hewitt has served as the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics at SIUE since August 2002. Dr. Hewitt served 13 years in numerous positions at SIUE before stepping in as the seventh Director of Athletics in the school’s history. Hewitt’s charge was to regain SIUE’s storied national success of the 1970s and 1980s (16 national championships) and expand that success across a broad-based athletic program. Since his start as the Director of Athletics, 37 Cougar teams have competed in their respective NCAA individual or team championships. Hewitt has helped elevate SIUE’s previous best 131st place fi nish in the U.S. Sports Academy Directors’ Cup to a 78th place fi nish in 2004, a 37th place fi nish in 2005, a 4th place fi nish in 2006, and an 11th place fi nish in 2007. For the 2006-07 seasons, the Cougars won both the prestigious Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) All-Sports Trophy and the Commissioner’s Cup. The Cougars won the All-Sports Trophy with 141.5 points, the highest total points recorded in a single season since the award was conceived more than 25 years ago. The Commissioner’s Cup is awarded to the program that produces the overall best fi nish in the league’s seven “core” sports. SIUE posted top fi ve fi nishes in six of the seven sports that count in the Commissioner’s Cup standings, including conference titles in men’s soccer and softball. Also considered are volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball, and baseball. The pinnacle of achievement was a 2007 national championship in softball. In 1994, Hewitt, in his role as Assistant Athletic Director, served as the University’s venue manager for the United States Olympic Festival-’94 track and fi eld and wrestling events. Since 1994, Hewitt has held several positions at SIUE including acting Chief Executive Offi cer of the SIUE Foundation and acting Vice Chancellor of University Relations (1998-2000), adjunct graduate professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education (1996-2003), and Assistant Vice Chancellor for Athletic Development (1994-1998 and 2000-present). From 1995-1998 and 2000-2002, Hewitt was the internal and external liaison for the Vice Chancellor of University Relations overseeing Alumni Services; SIUE Foundation; Public Affairs; Photographic Services; and University Graphics,

Publications, and Printing. Hewitt has a diverse background in intercollegiate athletics. Before coming to SIUE, he was the director of sports marketing and associate head football coach at Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa; the recruiting coordinator and assistant football coach at Southern Illinois University Carbondale; and recruiting coordinator, track event manager and assistant football coach at his alma mater The University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg. Hewitt earned a bachelor’s in mathematics in 1981 from Central Missouri as well as a master’s in athletic administration in 1982. Hewitt completed his doctorate in education at SIUC in 1994. Hewitt has been a highly-active member of the area community serving as a member of the board of directors for the St. Louis Sports Commission since 1999, a member of the board of directors for the Edwardsville-Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Board of Governors for the Prairie State Games and as a member of the State Games of America Board of Directors. He is presently serving his second term as a member of the Edwardsville District 7 School Board. In 2006, Hewitt completed the executive management program at the Sports Management Institute which provides

specialized executive management programs for sports management professionals. The Sports Management Institute was developed in 1989 as a joint venture of the athletic departments and business administration schools of the University of Southern California, the University of Notre Dame and the University of North Carolina. Signifi cant fundraising success (especially in facility development) has been a capstone of Hewitt’s professional career. Since 2000 Hewitt was instrumental in securing several multi-million dollar facility gifts and pledges ($10 million plus in total) for the University. These facilities gifts helped build the 12,000 sq. ft. Birger Hall (SIUE’s Foundation and Alumni Building), the 1,500 seat SimmonsCooper Baseball Complex, and the 5,000 sq. ft. SIUE softball stadium/clubhouse. He was a signifi cant member of the SIUE Foundation team that saw exponential growth in the Foundation’s annual giving campaign and endowment from 1995-2002. Since rejoining Cougar Athletics in 2002, he has focused on increasing the athletic endowment, doubling the number of endowed scholarships. Hewitt and his wife Kay, a professional educator, reside in Edwardsville. Their daughter Loren is a 2007 graduate of SIUE and tennis alumnae, and their son Matthew is a graduate of the University of Illinois with a major in mechanical engineering.

Chancellor Vaughn Vandegrift, Carli Connors, Athletic Director Dr. Brad Hewitt and Head Coach Kyler Updyke.


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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

SIUE Phone Numbers:Area Code: 618Academic Counseling and Advising ...............................................................650-3701Admission Counselors/Campus Tours ............................................................650-3705........................................................................... or Toll Free in Illinois 1-800-447-SIUEAlumni Services ..............................................................................................650-2760Career Development Center...........................................................................650-3708Housing Office ................................................................................................650-3931Intercollegiate Athletics ...................................................................................650-2871Student Financial Aid ......................................................................................650-3880

How to Contact UsArea Code: 618Coach Updyke phone/e-mail ................................650-3275 .......... [email protected]’s Tennis FAX......................................................................................650-3369Web site ..................................................................................... www.siuecougars.com

SIUE Facts• Established in 1957• Accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association• 25 minutes from downtown St. Louis• 2,660 acres• 44 undergraduate programs• 72 graduate and professional programs• 50 undergraduate minors• Student/Faculty ratio of 16 to 1 (Average class size is 25)• 82% of full-time instructional faculty have a terminal degree appropriate to their discipline• Seven academic units: Arts & Sciences, Business, Education, Engineering, Nursing, Dental Medicine and Pharmacy

The Students• Enrollment of 13,940 • 3,500 reside on campus• Average freshman ACT score 22.6 • Financial aid: $116 million (AY09)

What Does It Cost To Attend SIUE?Undergraduates, Fall and Spring semester 15 hours* (2009/10 AY) Illinois Non-IllinoisTuition/Fees $8,336.40 $17,637.90Room & Board $7,461.00 $7,461.00Total $15,797.40 $25,098.90

*12 hours is considered full-time. Cost is subject to change.

For more than 50 years, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has prepared students to become leaders in their community and professionals in their fields of study. SIUE students choose from degree programs ranging from career-oriented fields to liberal arts. Graduates are prepared for the challenges of today’s competitive workforce and graduate school. Near several major interstates, the campus is beautifully situated on 2,660 acres of woodland on bluffs near the Mississippi River, yet only 25 minutes from downtown St. Louis. The University’s outstanding programs, faculty, location, and affordability make SIUE your best choice for a successful academic career.

A Great Value SIUE has one of the lowest tuition rates among four-year public universities in Illinois. Last year, SIUE students received more than $116 million in financial aid, and more than 1,500 students are employed on campus. Undergraduate students realize even more savings with the SIUE textbook rental program. High-ability students may qualify for four-year tuition scholarships and academic support through the Meridian Scholarship Program. The Johnetta Haley, Housing, Provost, Foundation, Athletic and departmental merit scholarships also are available.

First-Year Living Options Prairie Hall, Bluff Hall and Woodland Hall feature suite-style living, with two people sharing a room and four people sharing a bathroom. You can choose a general assignment or take advantage of a living and learning community. Horizons is a first-year experience program designed to acclimate residents to campus while making adjustments to campus life. Focused Interest Communities are designed to complement an academic major or special interest.

Upperclass Living Options Evergreen Hall is a unique environment for sophomores and above that features suite- and apartment-style living with the amenities of a residence hall. Living units are available in four different layouts and most contain private bedrooms. Cougar Village is home to transfers, families and residents who are sophomores and above. These comfortable lakeside apartments combine the academic advantages of living on campus with the freedom of apartment life.

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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 2009-10 Cougar Women’s TennisCoaching Staff/CHAMPS/Life Skills

The mission of the NCAA is to maintain intercollegiate athletics as an integral part of the campus educational program and the student-athlete as an integral part of the student body. With this in mind, the CHAMPS/Life Skills Program was created to support the student development initiatives of its member institutions and to enhance the quality of the student-athlete experience within the university setting.

In the process of achieving this mission, the CHAMPS/Life Skills Program will:• Support efforts of every student-athlete toward intellectual development and graduation.• Use athletics as preparation for success in life.• Enable student-athletes to make meaningful contributions to their communities.• Meet the changing needs of student-athletes.• Promote respect for diversity among student-athletes.• Enhance interpersonal relationships in the lives of student-athletes.• Assist student-athletes in building positive self-esteem.• Promote ownership by the student-athletes of their academic, athletic, personal and social responsibilities.• Enhance partnerships between the NCAA, member institution and their communities for the purpose of education.• Encourage the development of leadership.

A student who also is an athlete at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has two full-time jobs: academics and athletics. Success in both takes effort, determination and time management.

Derek BurtonWomen’s Soccer

Gary CollinsBaseball

Lennox ForresterMen’s Basketball

Todd GoberVolleyball

Amanda LevensWomen’s Basketball

Kevin KalishMen’s Soccer

Jennifer JakelWomen’s Golf

David RayWrestling

Sandy MontgomerySoftball

Kyler UpdykeM/W Tennis

Derrick BrownInterim Men’s Golf

SIUE Head Coaches

Kareem JacksonInterim M/W Track & Field

Eileen McAllisterInterim M/W Cross Country


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Head Coach Kyler Updyke Kyler Updyke, a three-time All-American in men’s tennis, is in his fi fth year as SIUE Coach. He was an Assistant Coach during the 1997-98 and 2005-2006 seasons. As a player, Updyke was a nationally-ranked USTA junior, and competed on the national and international level from age 11. He also was a team member of the USTA Midwest Davis Cup Team. Updyke started his collegiate career at William Carey College in 1990, where he competed for a NAIA Team title. He was an All-American in doubles during the 1992-93 and 1993-94, reaching the fi nals of the NCAA Division II Tournament. He fi nished three years at SIUE as a member of the No. 2-ranked doubles team in Division II. During his senior year, he was the ITA Midwest Singles Champion and fi nished No. 5 in the National Small College ITA and was the No. 5 ranked player in Division II, earning him All-American status. During his time as coach at SIUE, the Cougars returned to the Great Lakes Valley Conference Championships. During the 2007-08 season his top players earned Freshman of the Year for the men’s and women’s teams. The SIUE women’s tennis team fi nished with a Midwest ranking of No. 5, with the top player fi nishing No. 12 in the Midwest. The top men’s player fi nished No. 8 in the Midwest in NCAA Division II. The Cougars also have made the transition to Division I under Updyke. The teams handled the fi rst year with some success and look to the next several years to return SIUE Tennis to the prominence they have enjoyed over the past 40 years. The tennis Cougars also have enjoyed a great run on academics under Updyke receiving the highest GPA for the men’s program during the 07-08 season as well as 08-09 season. His team also has an extensive list of Dean’s List awardees and several who have graduated with the highest honors. Updyke earned a bachelor of science in 1998 from SIUE. He and his wife Jamie have two daughters, Noni and Macy.

Year Head Coach Record

1980 Bob Meyers 18-4










1990 Russ Morris 0-9

1991 Dan Holden 1-5

1992 Dan Holden 2-7

1993 Dan Holden 3-8

1994 Dan Holden 0-3

Year Head Coach Record

1995 John Goldacker 0-11

1996 Bill Logan 14-3


1998 Bill Logan 8-7

1999 Bill Logan 9-4


2001 Bill Logan 9-7

2002 Bill Logan 8-4

2003 Bill Logan 9-5


2005 Bill Logan 9-7

2006 Bryan Belt 1-8

2007 Bryan Belt 10-12

2008 Kyler Updyke 14-8

2009 Kyler Updyke 5-11

TOTAL 453-282

All-Time Dual Meet Records Sean Bush begins his second season with SIUE tennis as an assistant coach. Bush came to SIUE after graduating from Eastern Illinois in 2008. Bush compiled 74 wins in singles and doubles during his four-year collegiate career at EIU. Bush helped the EIU tennis program to Eastern Illinois’ fi rst national ranking in 2007. Bush graduated with a bachelor’s degree in sports management. He is currently pursuing a master’s in sports management at SIUE.

Assistant Coach Sean Bush

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Lilian Almeida (1979-83)Ruth Auer (1979-80)Mary Barnett (1980-81)Beth Barrington (1989-94)Margaret Bear (1997-99)Kristin Becker (1990-91)Maggie Boeckman (2008-09)Christina Bokelund (1985-89)Kris Borowy (1984-85)Melissa Borter (1990-94)Jenny Bourn (1990-91)Sarah Bourn (1991-92)Kristen Bray (2005-06)Monica Briddle (1983-85)Andrea Buckey (1988-91)Elisabeth Calander (1983-85)Maura Carriel (1985-86)Stephanie Clark (2006-09)Katie Clarke (2005-06)Marley Coghlan (2006-07)Ann Colter (1995-99)Allison Coats (2001-05)Christy Cone (1979-80)Carli Connors (2007-09)Erica Conway (1996-99)Heather Daust (1997-98)Jill David (1985-87)Gretchen Delaney (1998-00)Nicki DeMuro (1985-89)Shannon Dickson (1994-95)Katie Dinga (2006-07)Katherine Ferry (2005-06)Susan Dubrey (1980-81)Laurie Foederer (1981-85)Portia George (1985-89)Michelle Giacomini (1988-89)Kim Gidley (1988-89)Gina Goodwin (1989-90)Jayda Gleghorn (2006-07)Sarah Hardimon (1996-00)Amy Hazen (1995-96)Sara Hazen (1995-96)Tiffany Helling (1991-95)Loren Hewitt (2005-07)Katherine Himstedt (1992-96)

Katherine Hirsch (2007-08)Barb Holcumb (1981-82)Laura Horning (2007-09)Yutaka Izutsu (1996-97)Leslie Jones (1987-88)Kelli Kane (1992-96)Keli Keener (1999-02)Julie Klueter (1994-97)Brittany Kockler (2005-06)Angie Kren (2001-02)Kelsey Laird (2006-09)Christina Lazo (2006-07)

Lilian Almeida

Elisabeth Calander

All-Time RosterKeri Livingstone (1995-96)Joan Mahon-Finder (1980-83)Katy McKay (2003)Susan Miller (1983-85)Celia Montes (2004-06)Jane Montgomery (1980-81)Kim Mulherin (1999-00)Amy Nagle (1998-00)Amanda Niebur (2006-09)Kara Oney (1992-94)Lia Peres (1979-80)Janet Petras (1983-85)Joy Pierson (1979-80)Jessica Raatz (2008-09)Coryn Reich (2000-04)Jennnifer Reuter (1985-88)Sarah Rhein (2006-08)Layla Rosenfeld (1995-96)Jennifer Ruthe (2005-07)Annie Sauget (1999-00)Leah Schmidt (1981-84)Lisa Schuito (1983-87)Stacey Shaw (1989-91)Herta Shikapwashya (1992-99)Sandi Stace (1987-91)Amber Stanley (2000-02)Gina Stewart (1979-80)Ruth Szymanski (1979-81)Patty Tiddy (1981-85)Robin Toniny (1996-98)Christy Ulavege (1996-00)Bunny Wall (1979-83)Lisa Warner (2004-05)Karen Wasser (1989-90)Keri Weckman (1990-94)Stacy Wells (1981-83)Kelly Wohltman (1999-00)Sonya Wohltman (1995-99)Gina Wohltman (2003-06)Michelle Wreen (1984-88)Ali Wulfers (2007-09)Chrissy Yingst (2001-05)Laura Zeeb (2000-04)Pat Ziegenfuss (1979-80)Kathy Zuber (1980-81)


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Student-Athlete Biographies

Prep: Selected fi rst team All-Mid-Illini Conference at Washington Community High School ... Received Mid-Illini Conference Athletic Academic award ... Earned Illinois High School Association Scholastic Achievement award ... Received three varsity letters in No. 1 doubles and No. 2 singles. Major: Undeclared.

SophomoreJasper, Ind.

Jasper

2008-2009: Finished the year 4-12 overall and 3-9 in dual matches...Teamed with Carli Connors to fi nish 5-2 overall in doubles play ... Prep: Four-year letter winner at Jasper High School ... Played No. 1 for the Wildcats ... Four-time Most Valuable Player ... A four-time All-

conference selection ... Selected as a four time All-District player ... Junior and senior year selected to the fi rst team All-State selection ... A state fi nalist in her junior and senior year ... Boeckman also a three-time letter winner in volleyball ...A three-time All-Conference selection ... Selected fi rst team All-State ...Junior and Senior year was a state fi nalist ...Played tennis on the Central Indiana Tennis Association Wightman Cup team ... Ranked 39th USTA National team Midwest section. Major: Nursing.

MaggieBoeckman

2008-09: Finished 4-4 overall and 3-2 in dual matches ... Teamed with Maggie Boeckman to go 5-2 overall in doubles action ... 2007-2008: Led team with a 21-9 singles record ... Posted a team-best 9-2 record during Great Lakes Valley Conference singles play ... Won her

fi nal nine matches of the season ... Teamed with Laura Horning for a 12-11 record in doubles play ... Prep: Four-year letter winner for Belleville West High School ... Placed fourth at the Illinois State Doubles Tournament...First Team All-State selection ... Belleville News-Democrat Doubles Player of the Year. Major: Speech Communication.

2008-09: Finished second on the team with a 7-3 overall singles record ... Recorded 4-2 record in dual matches ... Teamed with Maggie Boeckman to fi nish 1-1 in doubles play ... 2007-08: Posted an 18-11 record in singles play, including a 14-7 mark in dual

matches ... Recorded a 7-3 mark in Great Lakes Valley Conference matches ... Played No. 2 singles to a 13-6 record ... Teamed with Carli Connors at No. 1 doubles to post a 12-11 record ... Prep: Won the NAT girls U-18 Championship ... Standout at Oakville Trafalgar ... Major: Early Childhood Education.

JuniorBelleville, Ill.

West

CarliConnors

FreshmanWashington, Ill.

Washington

QuinlanDuchaine

JuniorOakville, CanadaOakville Trafalgar

LauraHorning

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Student-Athlete Biographies

2008-2009: Finished 7-13 overall in singles play, including 6-10 in dual matches ... Recorded 5-7 record overall in doubles play teaming with Laura Horning and Ali Wulfers ... 2007-2008: Recorded a 14-10 singles record ... Won her fi nal seven singles matches

of the season ... Finished 7-1 in singles at the No. 4 position ... Played with four different doubles partners during the season and ended with a 6-7 record ... 2006-2007: Competed in the No. 1 and No. 2 positions for SIUE ... Recorded a 9-17 overall record and was 0-3 in Great Lakes Valley Conference play ... Prep: Four-time state championships qualifi er at Normal Community West High School ... Tennis team Most Valuable Player in 2003 and 2005. Major: Special Education.

Prep: Qualifi ed three times to the Illinois State tournament at Salem Community High School ... Won the sectional and conference championships her junior and senior years ... Named the Most Valuable Player her junior and senior years ... Selected the team captain her

senior year ... Received four varsity letters in tennis and two for softball ... Participated on the Southern Illinois Marion Wood Baird Cup team at the No. 1 position ... Ranked No. 1 in Southern Illinois Girls 18 singles. Major: Biology

SeniorNormal, Ill.

Normal Community West

KelseyLaird

FreshmanSalem, Ill.

Salem

AmandaMiller

2008-2009: Finished 8-9 overall in singles play ... Recorded most singles wins on the team ... Finished 5-8 in dual matches ... Was 6-8 overall in doubles play ...2007-2008: Posted a 22-5 doubles record with Ali Wulfers, including a 9-2 mark in the Great Lakes Valley

Conference ... Finished 4-3 in singles matches ... Ended season 9-1 over her last 10 matches ... Teamed with Ali Wulfers for a team-best 22-5 record in doubles, playing mostly at the No. 3 position ... 2006-07: Shared time at the No. 3 and No. 4 spots for ... Finished the season with the second most wins by a Cougar with a 13-10 overall record ... Prep: Four-year letter winner at Edwardsville High School ... Played No. 1 and No. 2 for the Tigers ... Three-time state qualifi er ... Finished third at sectional championships three straight seasons ... Three-time second team All-Conference selection ... First team All-Area for three seasons. Major: Exercise and Wellness.

2008-09: Finished 7-12 in singles action, including 5-11 in dual matches ... Finished 10-7 overall in doubles play ... 2007-08: Recorded an impressive 18-8 record in singles play, including a 10-1 mark in Great Lakes Valley Conference action ... Spent most of the season at No. 3

singles (7-2 record) but played at spots No. 2 through No. 5 ... Teamed with Amanda Niebur for a team-best 22-5 record in doubles, playing mostly at the No. 3 position ... Doubles team fi nished 9-2 overall in GLVC play ... Prep: Four-year tennis letter winner for Normal Community High School ... Participated in the state tournament four consecutive years ... Played club tennis for the MITA Whiteman Cup Team. Major: Business

SeniorEdwardsville, Ill.

Edwardsville

AmandaNiebur

JuniorNormal, Ill.

Normal Community

AliWulfers


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Chicago State CougarsSun., Apr. 18 • 9:30 am

at Edwardsville, Ill.

Location: Chicago, Ill.Enrollment: 7,035

Conference: IndependentFacility: Chicago State Tennis facility

School Colors: Green and WhiteHead Coach: Jack BartonCareer Record (Yr.): n/a

2008-09 Overall Record: 14-3www.gocsucougars.com

Eastern Kentucky ColonelsSat., Apr. 3 • 3 pm

at Martin, Tenn.

IUPUI JaguarsSat., Mar. 27 • 3:30 pm


Embry-Riddle EaglesTue., Mar. 9 • 3:30 pm ET

at Daytona Beach, Fla.

Eastern Illinois PanthersSat., Jan. 30 • 3:30 pm


Creighton BluejaysThu., Mar. 11 • Noon ET

at Orlando, Fla..

Location: Omaha, Neb.Enrollment: 7,385

Conference: Missouri ValleyArena: Koch Family Tennis Center

Colors: Blue and WhiteHead Coach: Tom Lilly

Career Record (Yr.): 120-158 (12 yrs.)2008-09 Overall Record: 4-11

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Location: Richmond, Ky.Enrollment: 15,000

Conference: Ohio ValleyFacility: Tom Higgins Tennis CourtsSchool Colors: Cardinal and Black

Head Coach: Rob OertelCareer Record (Yr.): 219-208 (18 yrs.)

2008-09 Overall Record: 18-9www.ekusports.com

Location: Charleston, Ill.Enrollment: 12,040

Conference: Ohio ValleyCourt: Rex Darling Courts

School Colors: Blue and GrayHead Coach: John Blackburn

Career Record (Yr.): 43-40 (5 yrs)2008-09 Overall Record: 10-13

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Location: Daytona Beach, Fla.Enrollment: 4,358

Conferences: The SunFacility: E. William Crotty Tennis Center

Colors: Royal Blue and GoldHead Coach: David Paschal


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Location: Indianapolis, Ind.Enrollment: 29,933

Conference: Summit LeagueFacility: Indianapolis Tennis CenterSchool Colors: Red, Gold and Black

Head Coach: Brandon CurrieCareer Record (Yr.): 9-49 (4 yrs.)

2008-09 Overall Record: 4-16www.iupuijags.com

2009-2010 Opponents

Location: Clarksville, Tenn.Enrollment: 12,376

Conference: Ohio ValleyArena: Governors Tennis CourtsSchool Colors: Yellow and Blue

Head Coach: Malik Tabet Career Record (Yr.): n/a

2008-09 Overall Record: 3-14www.apsugovernors.com

Austin Peay Lady GovsSat., Apr. 10 • 2 pmat Edwardsville, Ill.

Bradley BravesSun., Feb. 28 • 10 am

at Peoria, Ill.

Location: Peoria, Ill.Enrollment: 5,008

Conference: Missouri ValleyFacility: Markin Tennis CourtsSchool Colors: Red and WhiteHead Coach: Scott Petersen

Career Record (Yr.): 2008-09 Overall Record: 8-14

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Jacksonville State GamecocksSun., Mar. 7 • 11 a.m. at Jacksonville, Ala.

Location: Jacksonville, Ala.Enrollment: 9,061

Conference: Ohio ValleyArena: JSU Tennis Complex

School Colors: Red and WhiteHead Coach: Steve Bailey

Career Record (Yr.): 2008-09 Overall Record: 13-9www.jsugamecocksports.com

Miami (Ohio) RedhawksWed., Mar. 10 • 6 pm ET

at Orlando, Fla.

Location: Oxford, OhioEnrollment: 15,766

Conference: Mid-AmericanFacility: Hepburn Tennis CourtsSchool Colors: Red and White

Interim Head Coach: Ricardo RosasCareer Record (Yr.): na

2008-09 Overall Record: 16-7www.muredhawks.com

Murray State RacersSat., Feb. 13 • 3 pm

at Murray, Ky.

Location: Murray, Ky.Enrollment: 10,500

Conference: Ohio ValleyArena: Bennie Purcell Tennis Courts

School Colors: Navy & GoldHead Coach: Mel Purcell


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Saint Louis BillikensFri., Mar. 19 • 2:30 pm

O’Fallon Ill.

Location: St. Louis, Mo.Enrollment: 12,733

Conference: Atlantic 10 Facilities: Dwight Davis Center School Colors: Black and GoldHead Coach: Jonathan Zych


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SE Missouri State RedhawksSat., Feb. 6 • 3:30 pm


Location: Cape Girardeau, Mo.Enrollment: 10,859

Conference: Ohio ValleyFacility: Redhawks Tennis Complex

School Colors: Red, White, and BlackHead Coach: Mark Elliot


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Western Illinois LeathernecksSat., Feb. 20 • Noon

at Belleville, Ill.

Location: Macomb, Ill.Enrollment: 13,331

Conference: Summit LeagueFacility: Varsity Courts

Colors: Purple and GoldHead Coach: Mike Duroe

Career Record (Yr.): 72-66 (7th)2008-09 Overall Record: 10-16

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Tennessee Tech Golden EaglesFri., Apr. 2 • 11 amat Cookeville, Tenn.

Location: Cookeville, Tenn.Enrollment: 10,409

Conference: Ohio ValleyFacility: Tech Tennis Courts

School Colors: Purple and GoldHead Coach: Kenny Doyle


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Wright State RaidersFri., Mar. 5 • 10 am

at Belleville, Ill.

Location: Dayton, OhioEnrollment: 12934

Conference: Horizon LeagueFacility: WSU Tennis Courts

School Colors: Green and GoldHead Coach: Sean McCaffrey

Career Record (Yr.): 2008-09 Overall Record:

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2009-10 Opponents

UT Martin SkyhawksSun., Apr. 11 • 1 pm at Edwardsville, Ill.

Location: Martin, Tenn.Enrollment: 7,200

Conference: Ohio ValleyFacility: Skyhawk Courts

School Colors: Orange and BlueHead Coach: Dennis Taylor


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South Dakota State JackrabbitsWed., Mar. 10 • 10 am

at Orlando, Fla.

Location: Brookings, S.D.Enrollment: 12,376

Conference: Summit LeagueFacility: Hillcrest Courts

School Colors: Yellow and BlueHead Coach: Don HansonCareer Record (Yr.): n/a

2008-09 Overall Record: 9-13www.gojacks.com

Southern Illinois SalukisSun., Feb. 14 • 10 am

at Carbondale, Ill.

Location: Carbondale, Ill.Enrollment: 20,673

Conference: Missouri ValleyFacilities: University Courts

School Colors: Maroon and WhiteHead Coach: Audra Nothwehr


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SIUE’S TENNIS FACILITY (BELOW)

SIUE’s tennis courts have been the home of four national championships for the women’s program (1986-1989) and seven national championships for the men’s program (1978-1984).


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Christina Bokeland and Portia George-Morrow

Player Year AwardMichelle Wreen 1984 ITCA Rookie of the YearMichelle Wreen 1988 ITCA Senior of the YearNicky DeMuro 1986 ITCA Scholar AthleteNicky DeMuro 1987 GTE/CoSIDA AcademicNicky DeMuro 1987 ITCA Scholar AthleteNicky DeMuro 1988 GTE/CoSIDA Academic All-AmericanNicky DeMuro 1989 GTE/CoSIDA Academic All-AmericanAmy Hazen 1995 GLVC Player of the YearAmy Hazen 1995 All-GLVCSara Hazen 1995 All-GLVCKatherine Himstedt 1995 All-GLVCKelli Kane 1995 ITA Scholar AthleteKelli Kane 1995 All-GLVCHeather Daust 1998 ITA Scholar AthleteSonya Wohltman 1998 ITA Scholar AthleteSarah Hardimon 1996 All-GLVCSarah Hardimon 1997 All-GLVCSarah Hardimon 1998 All-GLVCSarah Hardimon 1999 All-GLVCHerta Shikapwashya 1998 All-GLVC

Player Year AwardKim Mulherin 1999 All-GLVCSonya Wohltman 1999 ITA Scholar-AthleteAmy Nagle 1999 ITA Scholar-AthleteKim Mulherin 2000 All-GLVCAmber Stanley 2000 All-GLVCLaura Zeeb 2001 All-GLVCAmber Stanley 2001 All-GLVCKeli Keener 2002 All-GLVCKaty McKay 2002 ITA Scholar-AthleteCoryn Reich 2002 ITA Scholar-AthleteCoryn Reich 2003 All-GLVCLaura Zeeb 2003 ITA Scholar-AthleteLaura Zeeb 2004 ITA Scholar-AthleteAlison Coates 2004 ITA Scholar-AthleteCelia Montes 2004 ITA Scholar-AthleteCoryn Reich 2004 ITA Scholar-AthleteChrissy Yingst 2004 All-GLVCCarli Connors 2008 GLVC Freshman of the YearCarli Connors 2008 All-GLVCLaura Horning 2008 All-GLVC

Player Singles/Doubles YearLillian Almedia Singles 1982Lillian Almedia Doubles 1982 Joan Mahon-Finder Singles 1982 Joan Mahon-Finder Doubles 1982 Joan Mahon-Finder Singles 1983 Patty Tiddy Doubles 1983 Laurie Foederer Doubles 1983 *Elisabeth Calander Singles 1984 Elisabeth Calander Doubles 1984 Monica Briddle Doubles 1984 Laurie Foederer Doubles 1984 Patty Tiddy Doubles 1984 *Elisabeth Calander Singles 1985 Portia George Singles 1986 Portia George Doubles 1986 Christina Bokelund Singles 1986 Christina Bokelund Doubles 1986 Portia George Singles 1987 *Portia George Doubles 1987 Christina Bokelund Singles 1987 *Christina Bokelund Doubles 1987 Michelle Wreen Doubles 1987 Lisa Schuito Doubles 1987 Christina Bokelund Singles 1988 *Christina Bokelund Doubles 1988

Honored Cougars

All-Americans

Portia George Singles 1988 *Portia George Doubles 1988 Portia George Singles 1989 Portia George Doubles 1989

*Christina Bokelund Singles 1989 Christina Bokelund Doubles 1989 Kim Gidley Singles 1989*National Champion

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Date Opponent / Event Location Time / ResultSept. 9 vs. Lindenwood SIUE Tennis Courts W 6-1 Sept. 10 at Western Illinois Macomb, Ill. All Day Sept. 11-14 at Western Illinois Inv. Macomb, Ill. All Day Sept. 27 at Lipscomb Martin, Tenn. L 6-1 at UT Martin Martin, Tenn. L 6-1 Jan. 16 at IUPU-Indianapolis Indianapolis, Ind. W 9-0 Jan. 24 vs. Eastern Illinois SIUE Tennis Courts L 4-3 Jan. 31 vs. Valparaiso SIUE Tennis Courts W 5-2 Jan. 13 at IUPU-Ft. Wayne Ft. Wayne, Ind. L 7-0 at Robert Morris Ft. Wayne, Ind. W 7-0 Feb. 19 at Truman St. Elsah, Ill. Cancelled Feb. 21 at Bradley Peoria, Ill. L 7-0 Feb. 22 at Northern Illinois DeKalb, Ill. L 7-0 Feb. 28 at UMKC Kansas City, Mo. Cancelled Mar. 7 at Murray State Murray, Ky. L 7-0 Mar. 9 at Embry-Riddle Daytona, Fla. 3:30 p.m. CT Mar. 19 at Southern Illinois University Carbondale Carbondale, Ill. L 7-0 Mar. 20 at Austin Peay Clarksville, Tenn. L 7-0 Mar. 25 at SEMO Cape Girardeau, Mo. W 5-2 Mar. 27 vs. Saint Louis SIUE Tennis Courts L 7-0 Mar. 29 vs. Lewis SIUE Tennis Courts Cancelled Apr. 4 vs. Mckendree SIUE Tennis Courts Cancelled Apr. 16 vs. Washington (Mo.) SIUE Tennis Courts L 6-1

2008-2009 Results

Overall: 5-11 Home: 2-3 Away: 2-7 Neutral: 1-1

SINGLES Overall Dual OVC 1 2 3 4 5 6 Streak Last10Maggie Boeckman 4-12 3-9 0-0 1-7 2-2 --- --- --- --- L5 3-7 Stephanie Clark 5-12 3-10 0-0 --- --- 0-3 1-5 1-1 1-1 L2 2-8 Carli Connors 4-4 3-2 0-0 2-2 1-0 --- --- --- --- W3 4-4 Laura Horning 7-3 4-2 0-0 0-1 2-0 2-1 --- --- --- L1 7-3 Kelsey Laird 7-13 6-10 0-0 --- 0-3 2-5 2-1 2-1 --- L2 2-8 Amanda Niebur 8-9 5-8 0-0 --- --- --- 0-3 3-5 2-0 W1 3-7 Ali Wulfers 7-12 5-11 0-0 0-3 1-5 1-2 3-1 --- --- L2 2-8 Totals 43-79 30-66 0-0 3-13 6-10 5-11 6-10 6-10 4-12 0-0 0-0

DOUBLES Overall Dual OVC 1 2 3 Streak Last10Maggie Boeckman/Carli Connors 5-2 4-1 0-0 4-1 --- --- W 3 5-2 Laura Horning/Kelsey Laird 1-0 1-0 0-0 --- 1-0 --- W 1 1-0 Amanda Niebur/Ali Wulfers 1-1 1-1 0-0 --- 0-1 1-0 L 1 1-1 Kelsey Laird/Amanda Niebur 1-1 1-0 0-0 --- 1-0 --- L 1 1-1 Laura Horning/Ali Wulfers 5-0 3-0 0-0 --- 3-0 --- W 5 5-0 Stephanie Clark/Amanda Niebur 5-7 5-7 0-0 --- 2-6 3-1 L 2 3-7 Maggie Boeckman/Kelsey Laird 1-0 1-0 0-0 1-0 --- --- W 1 1-0 Maggie Boeckman/Laura Horning 1-1 1-1 0-0 1-1 --- --- L 1 1-1 Kelsey Laird/Ali Wulfers 4-6 4-6 0-0 3-5 1-1 --- W 1 4-6 Totals 25-29 22-26 0-0 9-7 8-8 5-11

2008-2009 Statistics


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Bob Meyers

Bob Meyers guided SIUE women’s tennis to four consecutive national championships in 1986, 1987, 1988, and 1989. It was an era of Cougar tennis that lives on as one of the best championship runs in NCAA history. While at SIUE, Meyers worked as an assistant athletic director; assistant to the director of Campus Recreation; instructor in the Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Department; as well a men’s tennis coach from 1985 to 1990.

Elisabeth Calander

Elisabeth Calander was a two-time national champion in singles during the 1984 and 1985 NCAA Women’s Tennis Championships, posting an astounding 70-10 record.

Portia George-Morrow

An eight-time All-American for the women’s tennis Cougars, Portia George-Morrow helped guide SIUE to an unprecedented four consecutive national championships from 1986 to 1989. George-Morrow teamed with Christina Bokelund for two NCAA Division II doubles championships in 1987 and 1988. She also was a three-time NCAA Division II singles fi nalist.

Lillian Almeida

Ushering in a new era in women’s sports at SIUE, Lilian Almeida was among the fi rst female Cougars to earn All-American honors as a member of the Cougar tennis team. Almeida was an All-American in 1982 in singles as well as doubles.

Christina Bokelund

An eight-time women’s tennis All-American in singles and doubles, Christina Bokelund was the No. 1 tennis player on the No. 1 team in the nation four years in a row. She helped SIUE win NCAA Division II Championships from 1986 to 1989. Bokelund teamed with Portia George to win doubles titles in 1987 and 1988.

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1986 TeamSIUE’s national championship in women’s tennis in 1986 would be the fi rst of four under Coach Bob Meyers. Portia George, who led the team with 35 victories, advanced to the national quarterfi nals in singles. As a team, the Cougars defeated Abilene Christian 7-2 and California Poly-Pomona 6-3 en route to the fi nals against California State-Northridge. Along with singles and doubles points from George and Christina Bokelund in the national championship match, Jennifer Reuter collected a No. 4 singles and a No. 3 doubles victory to lift SIUE over California State-Northridge 5-4 for its fi rst NCAA crown. Other valuable members of the national championship squad were Michele Wreen, Lisa Schuito, Nicki DeMuro, Jill David and Maura Carriel.

1987 TeamThe Cougars lifted its second straight NCAA Division II championship trophy after Jennifer Reuter and Nicky Demuro were victorious at No. 3 doubles in a three-set match over Abilene Christian. The Cougars needed one victory in the doubles matches after taking four of six singles matches in the national championship fi nals. With the championships hosted by California State-Northridge, SIUE also walked away highly-successful in the singles and doubles events. Christina Bokelund and Portia George won the NCAA Division II doubles crown while George advanced to the fi nals of the singles tournament. Other key members of the team for Coach Bob Meyers were Michele Wreen, Lisa Schuito, Jill David, and assistant coach Russ Morris.

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1989 TeamIt was the culmination of four years of success. SIUE, the host of the 1989 NCAA Division II Women’s Tennis Championships, won its fourth consecutive national championship at Forest Park in St. Louis. The national individual title came down to the duo of players who had practiced together and played side by side for four seasons. Christina Bokelund defeated Portia George in the all-SIUE fi nals. Kim Gidley, the No. 3 singles player, was named an All-American for the Cougars. Bokelund and George would go on to advance to the quarterfi nals of the doubles championship. Coach Bob Meyers and Assistant Coach Russ Morris put together a strong team which included Sandi Stace, Nicki DeMuro, and Michelle Giacomini. DeMuro was a standout, earning her unprecedented third GTE/CoSIDA Academic All-American honors.

1988 TeamSIUE women’s tennis traveled to Rohnert Park, California, for the fi nals in search of a third consecutive national team championship under Coach Bob Meyers, who, ironically, would be honored as the men’s tennis national Coach of the Year. Tied 4-4 in the national championship dual match, the No. 2 doubles match was the only action left on the court. SIUE prevailed 5-4 when Michelle Wreen and Sandi Stace toppled Cal Poly-SLO’s Vicki Kanter and Susan Norman 6-4, 7-5. SIUE’s one-two punch of Christina Bokelund and Portia George cruised through the doubles championship, winning the national title for the second straight season. George advanced to national fi nals in singles. Bokelund and Wreen, both of whom would be named Senior of the Year by the Intercollegiate Tennis Coaches Association (ITCA), earned All-American honors for the Cougars. SIUE’s national title team included Jennifer Reuter, Nicki DeMuro, and Leslie Jones.

2010 SIUE Women’s Tennis Schedule

Date Opponent / Event Location Time / Result

SLU Invitational

Fri., Sep. 4 Saint Louis Invitational St. Louis, Mo. (at Wash. U and Shaw Courts) 6:45 pm

Sat., Sep. 5 Saint Louis Invitational St. Louis, Mo. (at Wash. U and Shaw Courts) 9:00 am

Sat., Sep. 12 UTM Invitational Martin, Tenn. 10:00 am

Sat., Jan. 30 vs. Eastern Illinois Edwardsville YMCA 3:30 pm

Sat., Feb. 6 vs. Southeast Missouri Edwardsville YMCA 3:30 pm

Sat., Feb. 13 at Murray State Murray, Ky. Noon

Sun., Feb. 14 at Southern Illinois Carbondale Carbondale, Ill. 10 am

Sat., Feb. 20 vs. Western Illinois Belleville, Ill. (Kingspoint) 9 am

Sun., Feb. 28 at Bradley Peoria, Ill. 10 am

Fri., Mar. 5 vs. Wright State Belleville, Ill. (Kingspoint) 10 am

Sun., Mar. 7 at Jacksonville State Jacksonville, Ala. 11 am

Tue., Mar. 9 at Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach, Fla. 3:30 pm ET

Wed., Mar. 10 vs. South Dakota State Orlando, Fla. 10 am ET

vs. Miami (Ohio) Orlando, Fla. 6 pm ET

Thu., Mar. 11 vs. Creighton Orlando, Fla. 12:00 pm ET

Fri., Mar. 19 at Saint Louis O’Fallon, Ill. (St. Clair Racquet Club) 2:30 pm

Sat., Mar. 27 vs. IUPUI Edwardsville YMCA 3:30 pm

Fri., Apr. 2 at Tennessee Tech Cookeville, Tenn. 11:00 am

Sat., Apr. 3 vs. Eastern Kentucky Martin, Tenn. 3:00 pm

Sat., Apr. 10 vs. Austin Peay SIUE Tennis Courts 2:00 pm

Sun., Apr. 11 vs. UT Martin Edwardsville YMCA 1:00 pm

Sun., Apr. 18 vs. Chicago State SIUE Tennis Courts 9:30 am

Documents

2009-2010 SIUE Women's Tennis Guide