2012-13 meredith college tennis media guide
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Players
SHRUTI BAJPAI TAYLOR BRENNAN HALLIE CORBETT
MOLLIE MUSGRAVE MARY LAWRENCE NEWTON
PUJA PATEL MACK THOMPSON
BETTY EDWARDS
CAROLINE HUNT BECKY O’BRIEN
WeaThersPoon GymnasiumThe home to Meredith’s basketball and volleyball teams. The facility
provides up-close seating for over 500 spectators. The complex also
includes locker rooms, athletics offices, a training room, a fitness
center, a 5,000 square-foot dance studio and a six-lane, indoor
swimming pool.
merediTh aThleTic Field and Track comPlexThe home to Meredith’s soccer, cross country and lacrosse teams. The
complex includes a lighted competition level track, a FieldTurf artificial
playing surface capable of supporting soccer and lacrosse games and a
storage facility. Future phases of the project will include a grandstand,
hospitality areas, support facilities, restrooms, brick arcade and locker
rooms. The cross country team uses the complex as well as the
College’s 225-acre campus and the Reedy Creek Greenway.
merediTh soFTball comPlexThe home of Meredith softball has recently undergone several
renovations. The addition of irrigation to the Bermuda field and
infield improvements have stepped up the playing conditions to
make it one of the best fields in the area. New dugouts have also
been completed to increase comfort for the players and enhance
the game atmosphere.
merediTh Tennis comPlexThe home of the Meredith tennis program includes six lighted
tennis courts. Recently, the courts were resurfaced with a new color
scheme—a “US Open Blue” inner court surrounded by a green outer
court. This new color scheme helps to heighten the visibility of the
ball for players and fans.
aThleTic FaciliTies
2013 Tennis rosTer
head Coach: Paul Huch
assistant Coach: Katie Miller
Name Yr. Ht. Hometown / High School
Shruti Bajpai Fr. 5’4” Cary, N.C. / Panther Creek
Taylor Brennan Fr. 5’5” Wilmington, N.C. / Cape Fear Academy
Hallie Corbett Fr. 5’3” Merry Hill, N.C. / Lawrence Academy
Betty Edwards Sr. 5’3” Jackson, N.C. / Northeast Academy
Caroline Hunt So. 5’10” Rocky Mount, N.C. / Saint Mary’s
Mollie Musgrave Sr. 5’6” Goldsboro, N.C. / Eastern Wayne
Mary Lawrence Newton Jr. 5’5” Raeford, N.C. / Jack Britt
Becky O’Brien Fr. 5’6” Cary, N.C. / Cary
Puja Patel Jr. 5’9” Snowhill, N.C. / Laurel Springs
Mack Thompson Fr. 5’2” Goldsboro, N.C. / Wayne Country Day
coachinG sTaFFPaul huch - head coach
Paul Huch enters his fourth season
as the head women’s tennis coach at
Meredith College. He led Meredith to
a No. 1 seed in the 2012 USA South
Conference Tournament after two con-
secutive seasons with a second-place
regular season finish. In each of his
first three seasons with the Avenging
Angels, Meredith completed the season
as runner-up in the league tournament.
With Huch at the helm, standout player
Puja Patel garnered USA South Women’s Tennis Rookie of the Year
honors in 2011 and league Player of the Year accolades in 2011 and
2012. In addition, four Meredith players earned first team all-confer-
ence honors with four more claiming second and third team all-con-
ference awards during his three-year tenure.
Huch came to Meredith after completing eight seasons as the head
men’s and women’s tennis coach at Connecticut College in New
London. Huch guided the Camels women’s tennis team to a 40-29
(.580) record between 2006-2009 as a member of the New England
Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC), the top Division III
conference in the country featuring four teams in the top 17, includ-
ing 2009 National Champion Williams College.
Under Huch’s direction, the CC women’s teams were nationally
ranked in the ITA National Poll from 2004-2007. In 2005, Huch led
the Camel women to a 10-7 mark and garnered NESCAC Women’s
Tennis Coach of the Year honors. He guided Connecticut to an 11-5
mark in 2004, matching the highest win-total in the history of the
program. The Camels climbed to #24 in the ITA Division III Poll.
Huch’s men’s program finished 8-8 in 2007, doubling their win total
from the previous season and posting the best record for the program
since 2000.
Prior to his arrival in Connecticut, Huch directed the Macalester
College women’s tennis program in St. Paul, Minnesota. During his
two-year tenure, the 1999 squad posted the best record in school
history.
Since 2010, Huch serves as the Head Pro at Weekapaug Tennis Club
in Westerly, Rhode Island, during the summer months.
Huch is a graduate of the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul,
meredith record (years) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40–18 (3)
2011 record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17–5 (8–1 USA South)
home Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Meredith College Tennis Complex
alma mater/year . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of St. Thomas (MN)/1992
phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (919) 760–8804
email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]
Minnesota.
kaTie miller - assisTanT coach
Katie Miller joined Meredith College as
the Assistant Women’s Tennis Coach in
January 2013.
Miller graduated from Kutztown
University in Pennsylvania with a dual
degree in Early Childhood Develop-
ment and Elementary Education. She received honors in academics
and played no. 3 singles for the Golden Bears. Before suffering a
career-ending injury, Miller held a winning record for the Division II
team.
Prior to attending KU, Miller played two seasons at the no. 1 spot
at NCAA Division III Albright College. She earned the Lions’ Most
Valuable Player honor as a freshman and sophomore and served as
team captain.
Miller coached alongside of her father at Fleetwood High School
in Pennsylvania, her alma mater. She was the first Fleetwood Tiger
to qualify for the girls’ tennis district and state tournaments, and
advanced in both singles and doubles play.
Miller moved to North Carolina in 2012 to pursue a master’s degree
at UNC Chapel Hill in Education and Business. She also serves as a
pre-kindergarten teacher at The Grove School in Cary.
Along with teaching, Miller coaches private individual and group
lessons throughout the Cary-Morrisville-Raleigh area and works at
Omega Sports in Morrisville.
usa souTh aThleTic conFerence
media inFormaTion
All inquiries about interviews, press credentials, broadcasting
requests, and other related sports information areas should be sent
to Wendy Jones, interim sports information director, at joneswen@
meredith.edu, (919) 760-8811.
broadcasTinG inFormaTion
The 2012-13 sports season will feature most Meredith College
home athletics events to be broadcast live and archived on the
athletics website. The schedule for athletics events can be found
on Meredith’s official athletics website at goavengingangels.com.
GoavenGinGanGels.comFollow the Avenging Angels on Meredith’s official athletics website
at goavengingangels.com throughout the 2012-13 season. The site
features game notes, schedules, rosters, player and coach bios, game
recaps and special news related to the program.
sPorTs inFormaTion
merediTh colleGe Quick FacTs
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Raleigh, N.C.
Founded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1891
Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,947
Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Avenging Angels
Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maroon, Black and White
Affiliation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NCAA Division III
Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . USA South Athletic Conference
President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jo Allen
Athletics Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jackie Myers (Elon/1978)
Interim Sports Information Director ................. Wendy Jones
Senior Woman Administrator/Athletic Trainer .... Sharon Malley
Athletics Department Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (919) 760-8205
Athletics Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . goavengingangels.com
Mailing Address .. 3800 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, N.C. 27607
SID Office Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (919) 760-8811
SID Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]
facebook.com/meredithavengingangels
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goavengingangels.com/information/recruits/blog
the Usa south athletic Conference is home to 13 institu-
tions, five in north Carolina, four in Virginia, three in geor-
gia and one in tennessee. beginning with the 2012-13 year,
lagrange, piedmont and maryville Colleges join averett
University, Christopher newport University, Ferrum College,
greensboro College, mary baldwin College, meredith Col-
lege, methodist University, north Carolina wesleyan College
and william peace University as full members. agnes scott
College became a competing member of the conference in
the fall of 2009 as a women’s lacrosse only member. the
2013-14 year will see the transition of Christopher new-
port into a football-only member, while Covenant College of
lookout mountain, ga., and huntingdon College of mont-
gomery, ala., join as full members.
Ohio
TennesseeNorth Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Louisiana
Mississippi
Arkansas
Missouri
Indiana
Illinois
Wisconsin
Michigan
PennsylvaniaIowaNebraska
New York
VTNH
MA
CT RI
MD
NJ
Delaware
WestVirginia
VirginiaKansas
Texas
New Mexico
South Dakota
North Dakota
Minnesota
Wyoming
Colorado
Montana Maine
Utah
Arizona
Idaho
Oklahoma
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merediTh colleGe aThleTics hisToryAthletics at Meredith
College began in
1904 with the advent
of Meredith’s Athletic
Association. The first
competitive games
against other schools
were held in 1904 with two games against St. Mary’s College. In the
early years, Meredith athletic activities included swimming, soccer,
horseback riding, tennis, baseball, basketball, golf, football and field
hockey. The first events were primarily inter-class competitions. In
1937, Meredith became a part of the United States Conference.
In 1944, Meredith’s freshman-sophomore basketball team defeat-
ed the team from what is now William Peace University, marking
the beginning of a cross-town rivalry between the two Raleigh
colleges. In 1952, the basketball team and the field hockey team
pulled out impressive victories against the University of North
Carolina and Duke.
In 1970, Meredith athletics took on a new life with the completion
of Weatherspoon Gymnasium. Volleyball and tennis saw their first
winning seasons during the 1970s. In 1980, the golf team won the
NCAIAW state championship while the tennis team took the confer-
ence title. The golf team finished second in the AIAW Division III
national tournament in 1981, in Meredith’s first bid for a national
championship. Softball was added as a varsity sport during the
1985-86 academic year. The most recent varsity sports to be add-
ed were cross country in 2005 and lacrosse in 2012.
In recent years at Meredith, there has been an increase in the compet-
itiveness of the athletics programs on a regional and national level in
Division III. The program has had seven NCAA tournament bids across
three different sports since 2001 (basketball 2001, 2003; tennis
2003, 2007, 2009; and soccer 2007, 2008). In 2007, Meredith’s
athletics identity became the “Avenging Angels” to emphasize the
prowess of Meredith athletes. The 2007-08 season marked the first
year of competition in the
USA South Athletic Confer-
ence. Meredith was the first
single gender institution to
win a conference title with
both tennis and soccer tour-
nament wins in 2008-09. The
soccer team added a regular
season title in 2009.
merediTh colleGe aThleTics ProGramThe division iii exPerience
Meredith athletics teams participate in Division III of the National Colle-
giate Athletic Association. Meredith College fully supports the Division III
experience that allows the student athlete to enjoy competitive sports and
other activities throughout their college years. Division III athletics offers
student-athletes the opportunity to become well-rounded individuals who
successfully integrate athletics and academics while experiencing all
aspects of college life. Student-athletes who compete at this level can
receive academic and need-based financial assistance. The athletic de-
partment is staffed and funded like any other department in the College.
academics
Meredith College’s commitment to academics is exemplified by its ath-
letics teams. Each year, the USA South Athletic Conference recognizes
its student-athletes’ hard work in the classroom by naming an Academic
All-Conference team. A student-athlete must have earned a 3.0 GPA in
each of the two semesters of a given year to be eligible. The Meredith
athletics program extends its commitment to academic success by rec-
ognizing student-athletes who earn a 3.5 cumulative GPA as members of
the Athletics Director’s Club and those who earn a perfect 4.0 GPA with
the Vice-President’s Scholar-Athlete Award. During the 2011-12 season,
61.9% of Meredith’s student-athletes finished the year with a 3.0 or
higher GPA. Of those scholar athletes, 26.2% earned at least a 3.5 GPA,
and five student-athletes were recognized with a 4.0.
medical services
In addition to the academic and fitness programs available, the
athletic training staff provides excellent care for participants. The
athletic training support staff consists of Head Athletic Trainer Sharon
Malley and Assistant Athletic Trainer Heidi Roach. Dr. Doug Martini of
Cary Orthopaedic serves as the program’s team physician. In addition,
Meredith College serves as a clinical site for the UNC-Chapel Hill
Undergraduate Athletic Training Program. Some of the services and
equipment provided in the Weatherspoon Gymnasium include a whirl-
pool, hydrocollator, ultrasound, injury ice and electrical stimulation.
communiTy service
Members from each team are elected to the Student Athlete Advisory
Committee that organizes support for each sport and also coordinates
community service. Past volunteer work includes Special Olympics of Wake
County, Habitat for Humanity, Service Raleigh, and the USA South Athletic
Conference’s Cans Across the Conference and Pennies for a Purpose.
abouT merediTh
academics and sPecial ProGrams• Meredith offers 32 majors.
• Meredith awards Bachelor of Arts; Bachelor of Science; Bachelor of
Music; Bachelor of Social Work; Master of Business Administration;
Master of Education; Master of Arts in Teaching; and Master of
Science in Nutrition degrees.
• The Undergraduate Research Program supports student/faculty
partnerships in the pursuit of research and creative activity in all
fields. College funds support these projects and underwrite travel
costs for students presenting their work at conferences. 48% of
Meredith students participate in undergraduate research with a
faculty member.
• Study abroad options include faculty-led summer programs in Italy,
Switzerland, Costa Rica, Iceland, France, Spain and the United
Kingdom. Meredith offers a semester study abroad program in San-
sepolcro, Italy; students can also choose from a variety of semester
and year-long travel opportunities throughout the world. Semester
programs at the United Nations in New York City or in Washington,
D.C. are also available.
• Post-baccalaureate certificate programs at Meredith include a
Paralegal Program, a Pre-Health Program, a Dietetic Internship
Program, and a Didactic Program in Dietetics.
FaculTy• The undergraduate student-faculty ratio is approximately 12:1. The
average class size is 17.
• Of the 121 full-time faculty members, 93% have earned doctoral
or terminal degrees. Sixty-seven percent of the full-time faculty is
female and 33% is male.
camPus and FaciliTies• Meredith’s 225-acre campus includes a 1,200-seat amphitheater
on a lake, seven residence halls, a music library, art galleries, a
research greenhouse, music practice rooms, auditoriums, a theater,
concert halls, a student center, computer labs, a child care lab, a
learning center, an autism lab, an astronomy observation deck, an
indoor swimming pool, a fitness center, a dance studio, lighted ten-
nis courts, a putting green, an athletic field and track complex and
two miles of greenway connecting our campus to the community.
camPus liFe• Total enrollment for 2012-13 is 1,947, which includes 1,665
undergraduate students and 282 graduate-level students.
• Meredith sponsors juried student exhibitions, an active
concert schedule, visiting artists and exhibitions featuring
professional artists.
• Students participate in theatre and dance performance troupes and
a variety of vocal and instrumental ensembles.
• Meredith students advance their leadership skills in programs such
as the Emerging Leader Seminar Series, Officer and Advisor Train-
ing, Sophie Lanneau Women’s Leadership Development Program
and the LeaderShape® Institute.
TuiTion and Financial assisTance• Tuition and fees for full-time undergraduate students in 2012-13 is
$29,186, with room and board at $8,348, for a total of $37,534.
Cost for part-time students is $763 per credit hour, with a graduat-
ed fee schedule.
• Meredith coordinates $42.5 million in financial aid annually.
abouT raleiGh• The capital city of North Carolina has a population of more
than 400,000
• Raleigh is located 150 miles west of the Atlantic Ocean
and 190 east of the Great Smoky Mountains
• Raleigh has an annual average high of 70 degrees and low
of 47
• Raleigh is a true college town; in addition to Meredith, it is
home to NC State University, St. Augustine’s College, Shaw
University and William Peace University. NC Central Univer-
sity, UNC-Chapel Hill and Duke University are also located
within 30 minutes of Meredith’s campus.
• Area sports teams include Carolina Hurricanes (NHL), Car-
olina Mudcats (AA baseball), Durham Bulls (AAA baseball)
and Carolina Railhawks (USL-1 soccer).
• Raleigh is home to entertainment venues including the PNC
Arena, Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion and the Duke Ener-
gy Center for the Performing Arts. Some recent artists: Dave
Matthews Band, Coldplay and John Mayer.
• Raleigh’s active arts scene is supported by the N.C. Museum
of Art, which is connected to Meredith by a greenway that
runs through campus. Other museums include the North
Carolina Museum of History and the North Carolina Museum
of Natural Sciences.
2013 Tennis schedule
* - Conference Gamehome games in bold
Schedule is subject to change. Visit goavengingangels.com for up-to-date information.
3800 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC 27607-5298goavengingangels.com 13-002
Date opponent time
Feb. 6 barton 3 p.m.
Feb. 10 pfeiffer 1 p.m.
Feb. 23 roanoke 2 p.m.
Feb. 24 sweet briar 2:30 p.m.
Mar. 4 vs. Wartburg @ Orlando, Fla. 2:30 p.m.
Mar. 5 vs. Grand Valley St. @ Orlando, Fla. 10 a.m.
Mar. 5 vs. Coe @ Orlando, Fla. 5:30 p.m.
Mar. 7 vs. Simpson @ Orlando, Fla. 2 p.m.
Mar. 16 at Mary Baldwin * 12 p.m.
vs. Southern Va. @ Staunton, Va. 2:30 p.m.
Date opponent time
Mar. 17 at Averett * 12 p.m.
Mar. 20 at William Peace * 3 p.m.
mar. 21 n.C. wesleyan * 3 p.m.
mar. 23 methodist * 1 p.m.
mar. 24 greensboro * 1 p.m.
mar. 26 Chris. newport * 1 p.m.
Mar. 29 at Ferrum * 2 p.m.
Mar. 30 at Maryville (Tenn.) * 11 a.m.
apr. 6 piedmont * 1 p.m.
apr. 7 lagrange * 12 p.m.