2017-18 Carson-Newman Men's Tennis News

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Eagles gear up for their match against the Cavaliers on Sunday
Eagles gear up for their match against the Cavaliers on Sunday

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman women’s tennis gets ready for their second match of the season against Virginia-Wise on Sunday.

O’Brien names Pope new Vice President for Athletics
O’Brien names Pope new Vice President for Athletics

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman University President Dr. Randall O’Brien has named Tennessee Tech Associate Director of Athletics for Development Matt Pope as Carson-Newman’s new Vice President for Athletics.

Record-setting number of student athletes named to SAC Commissioner's Honor Roll
Record-setting number of student athletes named to SAC Commissioner's Honor Roll

ROCK HILL, S.C. - Carson-Newman broke its school record for most student athletes placed on the South Atlantic Conference's Commissioner's Honor Roll, the league office announced Thursday morning.

Morgan announces former Michigan State skipper Frederick as new head men’s and women’s tennis coach
Morgan announces former Michigan State skipper Frederick as new head men’s and women’s tennis coach

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman Vice President for Athletics Allen Morgan has announced former Michigan State and Miami (Ohio) head coach and current Knoxville Professional Jim Frederick as the university’s new head men’s and women’s tennis coach.

Athletic Department registers highest finish in Learfield Director's Cup
Athletic Department registers highest finish in Learfield Director's Cup

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Carson-Newman's athletic department concluded the academic year with its highest ever finish in the Learfield Director's Cup standings.  C-N wrapped up 2017-18 with a top-25 finish and a school-record 498 points in the annual standings. 

Athletic Communications team hauls in four awards in CoSIDA Publications and Digital Design Contest
Athletic Communications team hauls in four awards in CoSIDA Publications and Digital Design Contest

GREENWOOD, Ind. - Carson-Newman's athletic communications team tallied four awards at the College Sports Information Directors of America's (CoSIDA) Publications and Digital Design Contest. 

Long named Master Strength and Conditioning Coach
Long named Master Strength and Conditioning Coach

FORT WORTH, Texas - Carson-Newman Director of Sports Performance Johnny Long has been named a Master Strength and Conditioning Coach by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches association (CSCCa) in a ceremony at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas.

Mendes notches Google Cloud Academic All-District Plaudit
Mendes notches Google Cloud Academic All-District Plaudit

GREENWOOD, Ind. – Carson-Newman’s Kevin Mendes (Chattanooga, Tenn.) was named to the Google Cloud Academic All-District® Men’s At-Large Team on Thursday.

Tanner Stepp brings home the Frosty Award for Male Athlete of the Year
Stepp, Wade earn top honors at Fifth Annual Frosty Awards

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - Carson-Newman high jumper Tanner Stepp (Jefferson City, Tenn.) and women's soccer striker Lauren Wade (Coleraine, Northern Ireland) brought home top honors as the Frosty Award winners for Male and Female Athlete of the Year, respectively, Tuesday evening at the Fifth Annual Frosty Awards ceremony in Gentry Auditorium.  

Frosty Awards Finalists released for Male and Female Freshman of the Year, Male and Female Athlete of the Year
Frosty Awards Finalists released for Male and Female Freshman of the Year, Male and Female Athlete of the Year

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - The Frosty Awards Committee has released the finalists for the following categories: Male and Female Freshman of the Year, plus Male and Female Athlete of the Year.

Frosty Awards Finalists released for Play, Male and Female Newcomer and Coach of the Year
Frosty Awards Finalists released for Play, Male and Female Newcomer and Coach of the Year

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - The Frosty Awards Committee has released the finalists for the following categories: Play of the Year, Female Newcomer of the Year, Male Newcomer of the Year and Coach of the Year.

Frosty Awards Finalists releases for Comeback, Team, Team Performance, Male and Female Performance
Frosty Awards Finalists releases for Comeback, Team, Team Performance, Male and Female Performance

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - The Frosty Awards Committee has released the finalists for the following categories: Comeback of the Year, Team of the Year, Team Performance of the Year, Male Performance of the Year and Female Performance of the Year.

Jean Love announces resignation as tennis head coach
Jean Love announces resignation as tennis head coach

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman men's and women's tennis head coach Jean Love has announced that she is stepping down from her head coaching position, capping off 30 years at the helm for the Eagles.

Eagles close the season with a loss to #15 Queens
Eagles close the season with a loss to #15 Queens

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Facing a doubles sweep and large scoring differentials in early singles action, the Eagles could not overcome No. 15 Queens, falling 8-1 in Saturday’s 2018 season finale at the Queens Sports Complex.

Nominees unveiled, voting open for Fifth Annual Frosty Awards
Nominees unveiled, voting open for Fifth Annual Frosty Awards

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The nominees for 14 Frosty Awards categories have been released after selection from the Frosty Awards Committee.  The Fifth Annual Frosty Awards will take place in Gentry Auditorium on Tuesday, May 1 at 7 p.m.

Season finale takes C-N on the road to #15 Queens
Season finale takes C-N on the road to #15 Queens

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – On the heels of a senior day loss to Tusculum, the Carson-Newman men’s tennis team now readies itself for one final match of its 2018 campaign with a road trip to South Atlantic Conference foe Queens on Saturday for a meeting with the 15-ranked Royals.