The Shepherd University men's tennis team dropped a 5-0 decision to West Virginia Wesleyan at the NCAA II Atlantic Region #2 at the Schoenbaum Tennis Courts on Saturday.

The Shepherd University men's tennis team is headed to the University of Charleston for first round play in the NCAA II Atlantic Region #2. Number six seed Shepherd (16-10) will face number three seed West Virginia Wesleyan (15-4) at 4 p.m on Saturday. The winner will face the winner of the Charleston (19-5)-Winston-Salem State (14-9) match on Sunday at 1 p.m.

Bluefield State notched a 5-0 victory over Shepherd University in the first semifinal match to earn a spot in Sunday’s WVIAC Men's Tennis Championship.

Junior Chris Pratt (Charleston, WV/George Washington) of the Shepherd University men’s tennis team has been named to the 2013 WVIAC All-Conference Team.
 

Shepherd gained a 5-2 victory over No. 5 Concord at the WVIAC Tournament in Charleston. The Rams advance to face top-seeded Bluefield State in the semifinals on Saturday at 10 a.m.

Shepherd University edged Davis and Elkins, 5-4, in WVIAC men’s tennis action at Davis & Elkins on Saturday.
 

West Liberty edged Shepherd University, 5-4, in WVIAC men’s tennis action at Shepherd on Sunday.
 

The Shepherd University men’s tennis team dropped an 8-1 decision to University of Charleston at Shepherd on Saturday.

Shepherd University split tennis action with Bloomsburg at Bloomsburg on Monday. The men’s team gained a 9-0 triumph, while the women dropped an 8-1 decision.
 

Shepherd University dropped a pair of matches to Nazareth in tennis action at Hilton Head on Thursday. Nazareth gained a 5-4 win over the Shepherd men and a 9-0 victory against the Shepherd women

Shepherd University split tennis action with Winston-Salem State at Hilton Head on Tuesday. The Shepherd men gained a 7-2 win, while the women suffered a 5-1 setback.

Shepherd University swept FDU-Florham in tennis action at Hilton Head on Monday. The Shepherd men gained a 6-3 win, while the women earned a 7-2 triumph.

The Shepherd University men's tennis team handed College of Wooster a 6-3 setback at Hilton Head on Sunday.

The Shepherd University men’s tennis team gained a 5-4 win over Quincy, while the women’s team dropped an 8-1 decision to the Hawks at Hilton Head on Friday.

The Shepherd University tennis teams dropped a pair of matches with Shaw University at Biltmore Hills Park on Thursday. Both the men’s and women’s teams fell in 6-3 setbacks.

The Shepherd University men’s and women’s tennis teams each dropped a 6-3 decision to Shaw at Biltmore Hills Park on Thursday.

The Shepherd University tennis teams split action with Mercyhurst at Shepherd on Saturday. The men’s team posted a 7-2 victory, while the women’s team suffered a 9-0 setback.
 

Shepherd University dropped a 6-1 decision to Loyola in men’s tennis action at Butler Courts on Sunday.

The Mountain East Conference (MEC) announced today that its application for membership has been approved by the NCAA Division II Membership Committee. The MEC will officially become the 25th NCAA Division II conference on Sept. 1, 2013 and immediately assumes active status.

Junior Chris Pratt (Charleston, WV/George Washington) of the Shepherd University men's tennis team has been named the WVIAC Men’s Tennis Player of the Week, as announced by the league office.

The Shepherd University men’s tennis team opened up the spring season with a 9-0 win over Shenandoah University at Shenandoah on Sunday. Shepherd improves to 4-2 on the year, while Shenanodah drops to 0-1.
 

Shepherd University has been picked to finish sixth in the 2013 WVIAC Men's Tennis Preseason Poll. Bluefield State, which earned a spot in the NCAA Sweet 16 a season ago, is picked to win the 2013 WVIAC Men’s Tennis Championship.
 

The 12 institutions that announced the formation of the Mountain East Conference in August have officially applied for approval to begin competing as the NCAA’s newest Division II conference in 2013-14. The MEC’s formal application, signed by the presidents of all 12 institutions, was hand-delivered to NCAA headquarters in Indianapolis on Friday along with all supporting documentation.

Men's and women's tennis action between Shepherd University and Hood College today was suspended due to rain. The matches will resume next Tuesday at 4:30 at Hood.

Shepherd University dropped a pair of matches to Division I Mount St. Mary's in tennis action at Shepherd on Tuesday. Mount St. Mary's took a 7-2 win in men's action and added a 9-0 win in women's action.

Shepherd University split tennis action with Chowan at Shepherd on Saturday. The Shepherd men gained a 9-0 triumph, while the women dropped a 9-0 decision.

A pair of changes have been made to the Shepherd University athletics schedule for this weekend. Tonight's volleyball action slated at West Virginia Wesleyan has been rescheduled for November 2 at 7 p.m. at West Virginia Wesleyan due to transportation issues. Men's and women's tennis action between Chowan and Shepherd at Shepherd on Saturday has been moved up to a 1 p.m. start due to the forecast for inclement weather.

Shepherd University split tennis action with Gettysburg College at Gettysburg on Wednesday afternoon. The Shepherd men took a 7-2 victory, while the women dropped a 7-2 decision.

Men's and women's tennis action between Mount St. Mary's and Shepherd University slated for tomorrow at Shepherd has been postponed until September 25. The matches will begin at 3 p.m.at Shepherd.

Shepherd University went 1-2 on the day in tennis action at Shepherd on Saturday. The Shepherd women dropped a 9-0 decision to Charleston and were on the short end of a 7-2 outcome against Messiah. The Shepherd men downed Messiah, 9-0.

Shepherd University dropped a pair of matches in tennis action against University of District of Columbia at Shepherd on Wednesday. The Shepherd women dropped a 7-2 decision, while the men fell, 9-0.

The presidents of twelve universities, nine in West Virginia, two in Ohio, and one in Virginia, jointly announce the formation of a new all-sports collegiate athletic conference to be named the Mountain East Conference.

The Division II Athletics Directors Association (D2ADA) recently announced that 12 Shepherd University student-athletes have been named the 2011-12 recipients of the D2ADA Academic Achievement Awards. The Academic Achievement Awards is a program that recognizes the academic accomplishments of student-athletes at the Division II level.

Shepherd University director of athletics B.J. Pumroy recently announced several award winners for the 2011-12 year.
 

Fourteen Shepherd University student-athletes have been selected to the 2011-12 WVIAC Commissioner's Honor Roll. Qualifying student-athletes are classified as a junior or senior and have obtained a 3.3 or higher cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale at the end of the term of attendance in which the sport was concluded.

The presidents of eight universities in West Virginia and one in Pennsylvania announced on Monday, June 18, 2012, that they will create a new all-sports athletic conference and seek membership in Division II of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

Number six seed Shepherd University dropped a 5-1 decision to number three seed Bloomsburg in NCAA II Atlantic Regional men’s tennis action at Biltmore Hills Park on Sunday.

The Shepherd University men's tennis team is headed to Shaw University for first round play in the NCAA II Atlantic Region #2 on Sunday. Number six seed Shepherd (16-8) will face number three seed Bloomsburg (15-4) on Sunday at 10 a.m. The winner will face the winner of the Shaw-West Liberty match on Monday.

Shepherd University dropped a 5-1 decision to Bluefield State on Saturday night in the semifinal round of the WVIAC Men's Tennis Tournament in Charleston. Top-seeded Bluefield State advances to the finals to face West Virginia Wesleyan.

Fourth-seeded Shepherd held off West Liberty, 5-3, in a 3.5 hour marathon in the quarterfinals of the WVIAC men’s tennis championship in Charleston on Friday.

Sophomore Chris Pratt (Charleston, WV/George Washington) of the Shepherd University men's tennis team gained all-conference honors as announced by the league office on Friday.

The Shepherd University men's tennis posted a pair of conference wins over the weekend. The Rams, ranked sixth in the latest NCAA II Atlantic Regional rankings, handed Fairmont State a 9-0 setback on Saturday and edged Concord, 5-4, on Sunday.

Nominations are now being accepted for the Shepherd University Athletic Hall of Fame.

Shepherd University posted a 5-4 win over Millersville in men’s tennis action at Millersville on Monday at Millersville.

Bluefield State handed Shepherd University a 7-2 setback in WVIAC men's tennis action at Shepherd on Sunday.

Shepherd University dropped a 7-2 decision to West Virginia Wesleyan in WVIAC men's tennis action at Shepherd on Saturday.

Sophomore Michael Lesko (Mt. Airy, MD/Linganore) of the Shepherd University men's tennis team has been named the WVIAC Player of the Week, as announced by the league office.

Shepherd University posted a 7-2 win over Davis & Elkins in WVIAC men’s tennis action at Shepherd on Friday.

Shepherd University recorded a 5-4 win over West Liberty in WVIAC men’s tennis action at West Liberty on Sunday.

The Shepherd University tennis teams split with Nazareth at Hilton Head on Thursday. The Shepherd men's team posted an 8-1 triumph, while the Shepherd women dropped a 5-4 decision.

Shepherd University split a pair of tennis matches with Winston-Salem State at Hilton Head on Tuesday. The Shepherd men posted  a 5-4 triumph, while the Winston-Salem State women earned a 7-2 victory.

Shepherd University posted a 9-0 win over FDU-Florham in men’s tennis action at Hilton Head on Monday. The Shepherd women recorded a 7-2 victory over FDU-Florham.

The Shepherd University tennis teams each recorded victories on Sunday at Hilton Head. The Shepherd men posted a 9-0 win over Gordon, while the women recorded a 5-4 triumph over Wooster.

Shepherd University dropped a 9-0 decision to Mount Olive in men's tennis action on Thursday at Mount Olive.

University of the District of Columbia posted an 8-1 win over Shepherd University in men’s tennis action at UDC on Saturday evening.

The Shepherd University department of athletics is deeply saddened to learn of the passing on Monday of former head men’s and women’s tennis coach Roger Parker.

Sophomore Al Starlings (Mt. Airy, MD/Linganore) of the Shepherd University men's tennis team has been named WVIAC Men's Tennis Player of the Week for his standout play for the Rams last week.

Sophomores Chris Pratt (Charleston, WV/George Washington) and Al Starlings (Mt. Airy, MD/Linganore) each posted 6-0, 6-0 wins in singles play to lead Shepherd University to a 9-0 win over Shenandoah University in men’s tennis action at Shenandoah on Saturday evening.
 

The Shepherd University tennis teams swept matches against Virginia State and Davis and Elkins over the weekend. Both teams picked up 5-4 wins over Virginia State on Friday. The men gained a 6-3 win over Davis and Elkins, while the women notched a 8-1 victory against the Senators on Sunday.

Shepherd University swept Chowan University in men's and women's tennis action at Chowan on Saturday. Both teams gained 8-1 victories.

The Shepherd University tennis teams split action against Gettysburg College at Shepherd today. The Shepherd women gained a 5-4 win, while the Shepherd men dropped a 5-2 decision.

The Shepherd University men’s and women’s tennis teams gained wins over Hood College here on Tuesday. The women earned an 8-1 triumph, while the men gained 9-0 victory.

The Shepherd University tennis teams dropped a pair of matches at Division I Mount St. Mary's on Tuesday afternoon. The women were on the short end of a 6-1 decision, while the men suffered a 5-2 setback.

The Shepherd University Athletic Hall of Fame inducted four new members at the annual induction banquet last Friday at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center in Shepherdstown. Football standout Mark Brower '84, Darren Iden '89 (men’s tennis), and Tara Saville ’95 (volleyball), joined Adam Straskulic '01 (baseball) as the 26th class to be inducted. The "fantastic four" bring the total number of members in the Shepherd Athletic Hall of Fame to 125.

Tickets are on sale for the Shepherd University Athletic Hall of Fame banquet. Four new members will be inducted at the banquet on Friday, September 16 at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center in Shepherdstown. The quartet will also be honored at the Shepherd-Seton Hill football game on Saturday, September 17 as part of Hall of Fame Weekend festivities.

The Shepherd University tennis program will be hosting the seventh annual Roger Parker Classic on Labor Day weekend.

Twenty-five Shepherd University WVIAC student-athletes have been selected to the 2010-11 Commissioner's Honor Roll. Qualifying student-athletes are classified as a junior or senior and have obtained a 3.3 or higher cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale at the end of the term of attendance in which the sport was concluded. 

The Shepherd University Athletic Hall of Fame will induct four new members this fall at the annual induction banquet on Friday, September 16 at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center in Shepherdstown. Football standout Mark Brower '84, Darren Iden '89 (men’s tennis), and Tara Saville ’95 (volleyball), join Adam Straskulic '01 (baseball) as the 26th class to be inducted. The "fantastic four" bring the total number of members in the Shepherd Athletic Hall of Fame to 125. 

Shepherd University director of athletics B.J. Pumroy recently announced several award winners for the 2010-11 year.

 

Shepherd University dropped a 6-0 decision to University of Charleston in quarterfinal action of the WVIAC Men's Tennis Tournament in Charleston. Shepherd completes its season with a 10-11 overall mark.

Shepherd University head men's tennis coach Justin Pugh was named WVIAC Coach of the Year and freshman Chris Pratt (Charleston, WV/George Washington) gained all-conference honors as announced by the league office on Friday.

Shepherd University handed Edinboro a 5-0 setback in men's tennis action at Shepherd on Tuesday.

Shepherd University gained a 9-0 win over West Virginia State in WVIAC men's tennis action at Shepherd on Friday.

Men's tennis action slated for Friday between Hood College and Shepherd University at Shepherd has been postponed. No rescheduling plans have been announced.

The Shepherd University men's tennis team went 2-1 over the weekend in three WVIAC matches. The Rams gained a 7-2 win over Davis & Elkins and dropped a 6-0 decision to West Virginia Wesleyan on Saturday. Shepherd earned an 8-1 win over Fairmont State on Sunday. 

University of the District of Columbia handed Shepherd University a 6-3 setback in men's tennis action at UDC on Wednesday.

Shepherd University posted a 1-1 mark in WVIAC men's tennis action at Shepherd over the weekend. The Rams gained a 5-4 upset win over Charleston on Saturday and dropped a 7-2 decision to West Liberty on Sunday.

Men's tennis action between West Liberty and Shepherd University slated for today has been moved to Sunday at Shepherd with a 2:30 p.m. start.

Today's men's tennis match between Hood College and Shepherd University  has been rescheduled  for April 15 at 4 p.m. at Shepherd. Softball doubleheader action slated for April 7 between Alderson-Broaddus and Shepherd University has been moved up to April 6 at Shepherd with a 3 p.m. start.

Host Concord University edged Shepherd University, 5-4, in WVIAC men's tennis action at Concord on Sunday. The Rams fall to 5-7 overall, 0-2 in conference play.

Shepherd University dropped a 7-2 decision to Bluefield State College in WVIAC men's tennis action at Bluefield on Saturday.

Chris Pratt, Taylor Boyle, and Michael Lesko each recorded wins in singles and doubles play to lead Shepherd University to a 5-4 win over Texas Lutheran in men's tennis action at Hilton Head on Wednesday.

Shepherd University dropped a 7-2 decision to Spring Arbor in men's tennis action at Hilton Head on Thursday.

Chris Pratt and Al Starlings each posted 6-0, 6-0 singles wins to lead Shepherd University to an 8-1 win over FDU-Florham in men's tennis action at  Hilton Head on Tuesday. The Rams improve to 4-4 on the year.

Shepherd University dropped a pair of matches to Mississippi College in tennis action at Hilton Head on Monday. The men dropped a 6-3 decision, while the women were edged, 5-4.

Shepherd University handed Gordon College a 9-0 setback in men's tennis action at Hilton Head on Sunday. Shepherd improves to 3-3 on the year, while Gordon falls to 0-1.

Wilkes University downed Shepherd University in tennis action at Hilton Head on Friday. Wilkes gained a 6-3 win in men's action and added an 8-1 win in women's competition.

Shepherd University handed host Shenandoah University a 9-0 setback in men’s tennis action on Saturday night. Shepherd moves to 2-2 on the year, while Shenandoah falls to 3-2.

Shepherd University swept Chowan University in tennis action at Shepherd on Sunday. The Shepherd women earned a 7-0 triumph, while the Shepherd men took a 9-0 decision.

Shepherd University split tennis action with Gettysburg College at Gettysburg on Tuesday afternoon. The Shepherd women gained a 6-3 win, while the Shepherd men took a 7-2 loss.

Shepherd University dropped a pair of tennis matches to Division I Mount St. Mary's at Shepherd on Tuesday afternoon. The Mount earned 7-2 wins over both the Shepherd men's and women's tennis teams.

The Shepherd University tennis program will be hosting the sixth annual Roger Parker Classic on Labor Day weekend.

Shepherd University handed host Hood College a 5-4 setback in men's tennis action at Hood on Friday. Jordan Hunter rallied for a 2-6, 7-5, 6-2 win over Kenny Smith at number five singles to lift the Rams to victory.