2019-20 Simmons Women's Tennis News
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Johnson Named to GNAC Women's Tennis All-Conference Singles Second Team
October 22, 2019WINTHROP, Mass. – Simmons University’s Marissa Johnson (Norwell, Mass.) was named to the Great Northeast Athletic Conference Second Team for singles play, it was announced today by the league. -
Tennis Falls to Johnson & Wales, 5-0, in GNAC Tournament Semifinals
October 19, 2019WINCHESTER, Mass. -- The fourth-seeded Simmons University women's tennis team was defeated by top-seeded Johnson & Wales University, 5-0, this afternoon in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference Championship Tournament Semifinals at the Winchester Indoor Tennis Center in Winchester, Mass. The Sharks fall to 8-8 on the season, while the Wildcats improve to 13-1.
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Tennis Defeats Colby-Sawyer, 5-2, to Advance to GNAC Tournament Semifinals
October 16, 2019BOSTON, Mass. – The fourth-seeded Simmons University women’s tennis team received wins from the lower part of its line-up to fuel a 5-2 victory over visiting number five seed Colby-Sawyer College this afternoon in the opening round of the Great Northeast Athletic Conference Championship Tournament on Daly Courts in Brighton, Mass. The Sharks win their third straight dual-match and six of their last seven improve to 8-7 on the season, while the Chargers fall to 3-9. The match was played to decision, leaving play at second and third singles unfinished.
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Tennis Defeats Saint Joseph (Conn.), 7-2, to Secure Fourth Seed in GNAC Tournament
October 12, 2019HARTFORD, Conn. – Seniors Nickie Nguyen (Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam/Saint Joseph Preparatory (Mass.)) and Marissa Johnson (Norton, Mass.) were both double-winners on Senior Day to lead the Simmons University women’s tennis team to a 7-2 victory over University of Saint Joseph (Conn.) this afternoon in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference match played at Hall High School in Hartford, Conn. The venue was moved from the Sharks home Daly Courts in Brighton, Mass. due to weather concerns. Simmons improves to 7-7 overall, including 4-3 in league play, while the Blue Jays fall to 5-8 and 2-5.
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Mariski, McKeever Lead Tennis over Smith, 5-3
October 07, 2019BOSTON, Mass. -- The sophomore tandem of Sarah Mariski (Portand, Maine) and Megan McKeever (Stamford, Conn.) both earned a pair of wins on the day to lead the Simmons University women's tennis team over visiting Smith College, 5-3, this afternoon in a dual match played on Daly Courts in Brighton, Mass. The Sharks improve to 6-7 on the season, while the Pioneers fall to 0-3. The match was suspended with one singles match to play due to the threat of the EEE virus.
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Tennis Falls at Eastern Nazarene, 8-1
October 05, 2019QUINCY, Mass. -- The Simmons University women's tennis team was defeated by host Eastern Nazarene College, 8-1, this afternoon in Great Northeast Athletic Conference play at the ENC Tennis Courts in Quincy, Mass. The Sharks fall to 5-7 overall and 3-3 in league play, while the Lions improve to 9-2 and 5-1.
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Tennis Defeats Suffolk, 8-1
September 28, 2019BOSTON, Mass. – The Simmons University women’s tennis team boasted four double-winners in an 8-1 victory over host Suffolk University in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference contest this afternoon on Daly Courts in Brighton, Mass. Although the match was played on the Sharks home court, the Rams served as the home squad. Simmons wins its third straight to improve to 5-6 overall, including 3-2 in league play, while Suffolk falls to 1-9 and 1-4.
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Tennis Downs Curry, 8-1
September 25, 2019MILTON, Mass. -- First year Leah Bonis (Bath, Maine) and sophomore Megan McKeever (Stamford, Conn.) each won a pair of matches to lead the Simmons University women's tennis team over host Curry College, 8-1, this afternoon at the Trent J. Scott '96 Tennis Courts in Milton, Mass. The Sharks improve to 4-6 on the season, while the Colonels fall to 0-11.
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Tennis Defeats Albertus Magnus, 8-1
September 22, 2019BOSTON, Mass. – Seven different players picked up wins for the Simmons University women’s tennis team in an 8-1 victory over visiting Albertus Magnus College in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference dual match today on Daly Courts in Brighton, Mass. The Sharks improve to 3-6 overall and 2-2 in league play, while the Falcons fall to 2-6 and 0-4.
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Tennis Defeated at Clark, 8-1
September 21, 2019WORCESTER, Mass. -- The Simmons University women's tennis team was defeated by host Clark University, 8-1, this afternoon in a dual match at Corash Tennis Courts in Worcester, Mass. The Sharks fall to 2-6 on the season, while the Cougars improve to 2-2.
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Tennis Falls to Johnson & Wales, 9-0
September 18, 2019BOSTON, Mass. – The Simmons University women's tennis team was defeated by visiting Johnson & Wales University, 9-0, this afternoon in Great Northeast Athletic Conference play on Daly Courts in Brighton, Mass. The Sharks fall to 2-5 overall, including 1-2 in league play, while the Wildcats improve to a perfect 6-0 and 3-0.
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Tennis Defeated by Mount Holyoke, 9-0
September 15, 2019BOSTON, Mass. -- The Simmons University women's tennis team fell to visiting Mount Holyoke College, 9-0, this afternoon on Daly Courts in Brighton, Mass. The Sharks fall to 2-4 on the season, while the Lyons improve to 1-0 after winning their season opener.
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Bonis Leads Tennis in Comeback over Colby-Sawyer, 5-4
September 14, 2019NEW LONDON, N.H. -- First year Leah Bonis (Bath, Maine) was a double-winner to lead the Simmons University women's tennis team to a 5-4 comeback victory over host Colby-Sawyer College this afternoon in Great Northeast Athletic Conference play at Mountainside Racquet and Fitness Club in New London, N.H. The Sharks improve to 2-3 overall and 1-1 in league play, while the Chargers fall to 1-4 and 1-1.
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Simmons Tennis Falls to Regis (Mass.), 8-1
September 07, 2019BOSTON, Mass. – The Simmons University women's tennis team was defeated by visiting Regis College (Mass.), 8-1, this afternoon in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference opener on Daly Courts in Brighton, Mass. The Sharks fall to 1-3 and 0-1 in league play, while the Pride improve to 2-0 and 1-0.
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Women's Tennis Sweeps Lesley, 9-0
September 05, 2019BOSTON, Mass. – Four players were double-winners for the Simmons University women’s tennis team in a 9-0 victory over visiting Lesley University this afternoon on Daly Courts in Brighton, Mass. The Sharks improve to 1-2 on the season, while the Lynx fall to 1-1.
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Johnson Leads Tennis in 5-4 Loss to Gordon
September 02, 2019BOSTON, Mass. -- Senior Marissa Johnson (Norwell, Mass.) was a double-winner to lead the Simmons University women's tennis team in a 5-4 loss to visiting Gordon College this afternoon at Daly Courts in Brighton, Mass. The Sharks fall to 0-2 on the season, while the Fighting Scots improve to 2-0.
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Tennis Blanked at Roger Williams in Season Opener
August 31, 2019BRISTOL, R.I. -- The Simmons University women's tennis team was defeated by host Roger Williams University, 9-0, this afternoon in Bristol, R.I. The Sharks fall to 0-1, while the Hawks improve to 1-0 following the season opener for both squads.
