https://www.wubearcats.com en-us https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/palmer_is_chosen_first_team_allnorthwest_conference.html SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University women's tennis standout Shannon Palmer (Fr., Salem, OR/Sprague HS) has been named First Team All-Northwest Conference for the 2008-09 season. Palmer was one of eight NWC athletes chosen for the First Team. An additional six athletes were named to the Second Team. Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/palmer_is_chosen_first_team_allnorthwest_conference.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/lewis_clark_downs_willamette_in_nwc_fifth_place_match_72.html YAKIMA, WASH. -- Lewis & Clark College earned a 2-1 lead in doubles, including a tie-breaker win at #1 doubles, as the Pioneers gained an early edge on their way to a 7-2 victory over Willamette University in the fifth place match of the Northwest Conference Women's Tennis Tournament, Saturday, April 18 at the Yakima Tennis Center. L&C improved to 14-9. Willamette ended the season at 8-13 overall. Sat, 18 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/lewis_clark_downs_willamette_in_nwc_fifth_place_match_72.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/whitman_defeats_bearcats_at_nwc_womens_tennis_tournament_81.html YAKIMA, WASH. -- Whitman College defeated Willamette University, 8-1, in a first round match at the Northwest Conference Women's Tennis Tournament on Friday, April 17 at the Yakima Tennis Center. Whitman upped its record to 14-8, while Willamette fell to 8-12. Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/whitman_defeats_bearcats_at_nwc_womens_tennis_tournament_81.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/willamette_and_whitman_to_meet_in_first_round_of_nwc_tournam.html YAKIMA, WASH. -- After building some momentum with a 4-2 finish to the regular season, the Willamette University women's tennis team will open the Northwest Conference Tournament against Whitman College on Friday, April 11 at the Yakima Tennis Center. The match is scheduled to start at 12 p.m. (PDT). Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/willamette_and_whitman_to_meet_in_first_round_of_nwc_tournam.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/willamette_wins_eight_matches_in_rout_of_puget_sound.html TACOMA, WASH. -- The Willamette University women's tennis team closed out the regular season by rolling past the University of Puget Sound, 8-1, in a Northwest Conference match on Saturday, April 11. Willamette heads into the NWC Tournament with an overall record of 8-11, including 7-9 in the NWC. The Bearcats tied for fifth place in the NWC standings and will be the #6 seed in the tournament. Puget Sound finished its season at 1-15 overall, 1-15 in the conference. Sun, 12 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/willamette_wins_eight_matches_in_rout_of_puget_sound.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/palmer_chosen_nwc_studentathlete_of_the_week.html SALEM, ORE. -- Shannon Palmer (Fr., Salem, OR/Sprague HS) of Willamette University has been selected as the Northwest Conference Women's Tennis Student-Athlete of the Week for the week ending April 5. Palmer helped Willamette go 2-0, as the Bearcats registered an 8-1 win over Pacific Lutheran University and a 9-0 victory over George Fox University. Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/palmer_chosen_nwc_studentathlete_of_the_week.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/linfield_downs_willamette_81_in_nwc_road_match_for_bearcats.html McMINNVILLE, ORE. -- Linfield College improved to 16-4 on the season by defeating the visiting Willamette University Bearcats, 8-1, in a Northwest Conference women's tennis match on Tuesday, April 7. Although WU lost the overall match, the Bearcats received a win from Shannon Palmer (Fr., Salem, OR/Sprague HS) at #1 singles. She defeated Sallie Katter of Linfield, 5-7, 7-6 (7-3), 10-7 in a super tie-breaker played instead of a third set. Tue, 07 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/linfield_downs_willamette_81_in_nwc_road_match_for_bearcats.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/bearcats_and_wildcats_change_womens_tennis_match_to_tuesday.html SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University and Linfield College have agreed to move their women's tennis match to Tuesday, April 7 in McMinnville, Ore., at 3:30 p.m. (PDT). The teams were originally scheduled to play at Linfield on Friday, April 10, but decided to meet earlier in the week to avoid the potential for inclement weather. Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/bearcats_and_wildcats_change_womens_tennis_match_to_tuesday.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/willamette_shuts_out_george_fox.html NEWBERG, ORE. -- The Bearcats won all six singles matches and all three doubles positions on Saturday, April 4, as Willamette University shut out George Fox University, 9-0, in a Northwest Conference women's tennis match. WU moved to 7-10 overall and to 6-8 in the NWC. The Bruins dropped to 4-16 overall, 3-13 in the NWC. Sat, 04 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/willamette_shuts_out_george_fox.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/bearcats_cruise_past_lutes_81_in_womens_tennis.html SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University rolled past Pacific Lutheran University, 8-1, in Northwest Conference women's tennis action on Friday, April 3 at the Courthouse Tennis Club. WU won all three doubles matches and claimed victories at five of six singles positions. PLU's only triumph was at #2 singles. Fri, 03 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/bearcats_cruise_past_lutes_81_in_womens_tennis.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/pioneers_win_close_matches_to_defeat_bearcats_63.html SALEM, ORE. -- Lewis & Clark College won a close match at #3 doubles and claimed victories in three sets at #4 and #5 singles, as the Pioneers gained an edge to defeat Willamette University, 6-3, on Sunday, March 29 at the Courthouse Tennis Club. L&C upped its record to 11-8 overall, 8-6 in the NWC, while the Bearcats fell to 5-10 overall, 4-8 in the conference. Sun, 29 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/pioneers_win_close_matches_to_defeat_bearcats_63.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/willamette_defeats_boxers_63_in_nwc_road_match.html BEAVERTON, ORE. -- Willamette University defeated Pacific University, 6-3, in a Northwest Conference women's tennis match at the Tualatin Hill Tennis Center on Friday, March 27. The win avenged a 7-2 loss to the Boxers in Salem, Ore., on Feb. 27. In the first meeting, the Bearcats competed without #1 singles and #1 doubles player Shannon Palmer (Fr., Salem, OR/Sprague HS) due to injury and illness. Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/willamette_defeats_boxers_63_in_nwc_road_match.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/southern_oregon_defeats_willamette_in_womens_tennis_72.html MEDFORD, ORE. -- Southern Oregon University downed Willamette University, 7-2, in a non-conference women's tennis match on Wednesday, March 25. Due to rain, the match was moved from Ashland, Ore., to the Southern Oregon Tennis Club in Medford, Ore. Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/southern_oregon_defeats_willamette_in_womens_tennis_72.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/whitman_defeats_bearcats_at_courthouse_tennis_club_63.html SALEM, ORE. -- Whitman College won #2 doubles in a tie-breaker to complete a sweep of the doubles matches, as the Missionaries defeated Willamette University, 6-3, in a Northwest Conference match on Saturday, March 14 at the Courthouse Tennis Club. Whitman advanced its record to 10-3 overall, including 10-2 in the NWC. Willamette went to 4-8 overall, 3-7 in the NWC. Sat, 14 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/whitman_defeats_bearcats_at_courthouse_tennis_club_63.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/whitworth_defeats_willamette_in_womens_tennis_90.html SALEM, ORE. -- The Pirates of Whitworth University gained an early lead and momentum by sweeping the doubles matches, on their way to a 9-0 victory over Willamette University to remain atop the NWC standing, Friday, March 13 at the Courthouse Tennis Center. Whitworth took over sole possession of first place in the conference at 9-0, one-half match in front of Linfield College, 8-0. Fri, 13 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/whitworth_defeats_willamette_in_womens_tennis_90.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/palmer_honored_as_nwc_studentathlete_of_the_week.html SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University freshman Shannon Palmer (Salem, OR/Sprague HS) has been chosen as the Northwest Conference Women's Tennis Student-Athlete of the Week for matches played between March 2 and March 8. Palmer went 3-0 at #1 singles and 3-0 at #1 doubles to lead Willamette to three victories during the week. Mon, 09 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/palmer_honored_as_nwc_studentathlete_of_the_week.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/willamette_wins_home_matches_against_college_of_idaho_and_ge.html SALEM, ORE. -- Shannon Palmer (Fr., Salem, OR/Sprague HS) achieved a combined record of 4-0 to lead Willamette University to a pair of women's tennis victories on Sunday, March 8 at the Courthouse Tennis Club. In the morning match, WU held off the College of Idaho for a 5-4 win. The Bearcats also won the afternoon match, as they downed George Fox University, 8-1. Palmer won two matches at #1 singles and two matches at #1 doubles during the day. Sun, 08 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/willamette_wins_home_matches_against_college_of_idaho_and_ge.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/willamette_rolls_past_pacific_lutheran_81.html TACOMA, WASH. -- Willamette University won all three doubles matches and took five of six singles matches, as the Bearcats defeated Pacific Lutheran University, 8-1, in a Northwest Conference women's tennis match on Friday, March 6. WU improved to 2-6 overall, 2-5 in the NWC. Pacific Lutheran remained winless at 0-8 overall and 0-7 in the NWC. Fri, 06 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/willamette_rolls_past_pacific_lutheran_81.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/lewis_clark_edges_bearcats_63_with_two_close_wins.html PORTLAND, ORE. -- Lewis & Clark won #2 doubles in a tie-breaker, and later won #6 singles in a super tie-breaker, to gain the edge in a 6-3 win over Willamette University in a Northwest Conference match on Sunday, March 1 at the L&C Bubble. The Pioneers improved to 3-3 overall, 3-3 in the NWC. Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/lewis_clark_edges_bearcats_63_with_two_close_wins.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/pacific_willamette.html SALEM, ORE. -- Pacific University won #1 and #2 doubles to build an early lead on its way to defeating Willamette University, 7-2, in a Northwest Conference women's tennis match at the Courthouse Tennis Club on Friday, Feb. 27. Pacific moved to 3-3 on the season, 3-3 in the NWC. Willamette dropped to 1-5 overall, 1-4 in the NWC. Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/pacific_willamette.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/linfield_womens_tennis_team_downs_bearcats_81.html SALEM, ORE. -- Linfield College swept the singles matches on its way to defeating Willamette University, 8-1, on Thursday, Feb. 26 at the Courthouse Tennis Club. Linfield improved to 4-2 overall, 4-0 in the Northwest Conference. Willamette dropped to 1-4 overall, 1-3 in the NWC. Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/linfield_womens_tennis_team_downs_bearcats_81.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/willamette_versus_pacific_womens_tennis_time_change.html SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University women's tennis match against Pacific University on Friday, Feb. 27 has been changed to start at 7 p.m. (PST). WU will host the Boxers at the Courthouse Tennis Club at 1339 Madison NE in Salem, Ore. The match was originally scheduled to be played on Friday afternoon. Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/willamette_versus_pacific_womens_tennis_time_change.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/bearcats_roll_past_puget_sound_81.html SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University swept the doubles matches and won five of six singles matches to defeat the University of Puget Sound, 8-1, in Northwest Conference action on Friday, Feb. 20 at the Courthouse Tennis Club. The Bearcats improved to 1-3 overall and to 1-2 in the NWC. Puget Sound fell to 0-3 on the season, 0-3 in the NWC. Fri, 20 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/bearcats_roll_past_puget_sound_81.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/whitman_defeats_willamette_72_in_nwc_match.html WALLA WALLA, WASH. -- Whitman College downed Willamette University, 7-2, on Saturday, Feb. 14, in a Northwest Conference women's tennis match. With the win, the Missionaries upped their record to 2-0 overall, 2-0 in the NWC. Willamette fell to 0-3 on the season, 0-2 in the NWC. The Bearcats earned victories at #1 doubles and #6 singles. Sat, 14 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/whitman_defeats_willamette_72_in_nwc_match.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/bearcats_fall_to_whitworth_81_in_womens_tennis.html SPOKANE, WASH. -- Willamette University opened its 2009 Northwest Conference women's tennis schedule with an 8-1 loss against Whitworth University on Friday, Feb. 13. Willamette is 0-2 on the season and 0-1 in the NWC. Whitworth is 2-2 overall, 1-0 in the NWC. The Bearcats will play at Whitman College on Saturday, Feb. 14 at 11 a.m. (PST). Fri, 13 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/bearcats_fall_to_whitworth_81_in_womens_tennis.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/bearcat_womens_tennis_team_is_young_and_talented.html SALEM, ORE. -- As the Willamette womenâ??s tennis team prepares for its 2009 spring opener against non-conference opponent Southern Oregon University, Head Coach Becky Roberts is confident and optimistic. Sheâ??s eager to break what she sees as a growing trend in starting the season slowly, with few early wins, then moving into top gear toward the midway point of the schedule. Sat, 07 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/bearcat_womens_tennis_team_is_young_and_talented.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/bearcats_fall_to_southern_oregon_in_season_opener_81.html SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University women's tennis team played its season opener on Saturday, Feb. 7 and was defeated by Southern Oregon University, 8-1, in a non-conference match at the Courthouse Tennis Club. Willamette, which competes in NCAA Division III, fell to 0-1. Southern Oregon, a member of the NAIA, improved to 2-0 on the season. Sat, 07 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/bearcats_fall_to_southern_oregon_in_season_opener_81.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/palmer_finishes_second_in_single_at_wilsonita_northwest_regi.html SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University freshman Shannon Palmer (Salem, OR/Sprague HS) rallied from a set down to take an exciting victory in the semifinals, before losing to #1-seeded Elise Otto of Whitman College in the title match, at the Wilson/ITA Small College Northwest Regional Women's Tennis Championship, hosted by Willamette. The three-day tournament concluded on Monday, Sept. 29, with the semifinals and finals on both sides of the singles and doubles brackets. Mon, 29 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/palmer_finishes_second_in_single_at_wilsonita_northwest_regi.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/palmer_advanced_to_semifinals_in_singles_at_wilsonita_region.html SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University freshman Shannon Palmer (Salem, OR/Sprague HS) has reached the semifinals in both singles and doubles at the Wilson/ITA Small College Northwest Regional Women's Tennis Championship, hosted by Willamette. The three-day tournament will conclude on Monday, Sept. 29. Sun, 28 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/palmer_advanced_to_semifinals_in_singles_at_wilsonita_region.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/palmer_reaches_round_of_16_at_wilsonita_northwest_regional.html SALEM, ORE. -- Shannon Palmer (Fr., Salem, OR/Sprague HS) of Willamette University won two singles matches on Saturday, Sept. 27 to advance into the Round of 16 at the Wilson/ITA Small College Northwest Regional Women's Tennis Championship. Willamette is hosting the regional at the WU Tennis Courts and the Salem Swim and Tennis Club. Action resumes on Sunday at 8:30 a.m. (PDT), with the championship finals in singles and doubles set for Monday. Sat, 27 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/wten/2008-09/releases/palmer_reaches_round_of_16_at_wilsonita_northwest_regional.html