2014 nebraska women's tennis media guide

Jan. 21 Creighton Nebraska Tennis Center 4 p.m.ITA Kick-Off Classic

Jan. 25 Georgia Tech Nebraska Tennis Center 2 p.m.Jan. 26 Texas Tech Nebraska Tennis Center 9:30 a.m.

Jan. 31 Kansas Nebraska Tennis Center 4 p.m.Feb. 14 Eastern Michigan Nebraska Tennis Center 5 p.m. Feb. 16 Illinois State Nebraska Tennis Center 11 a.m. Feb. 22 Air Force Nebraska Tennis Center 10 a.m. Feb. 22 Northern Iowa Nebraska Tennis Center 2:30 p.m. Feb. 28 Drake Nebraska Tennis Center 5 p.m. March 2 Colorado State Nebraska Tennis Center 11 a.m. March 7 Wyoming Nebraska Tennis Center 4 p.m. March 9 Miami (Ohio) Nebraska Tennis Center 11 a.m. March 14 Iowa* Nebraska Tennis Center 3 p.m. March 15 Wichita State Nebraska Tennis Center 2 p.m. March 21 Wisconsin* Madison, Wis. 3 p.m. March 23 Minnesota* Nebraska Tennis Center Noon March 28 Michigan State* Nebraska Tennis Center 4 p.m. March 30 Michigan* Nebraska Tennis Center 11 a.m. April 5 Indiana* Bloomington, Ind. 11 a.m. April 6 Purdue* West Lafayette, Ind. NoonApril 12 Northwestern* Evanston, Ill. 11 a.m. April 13 Illinois* Urbana, Ill. Noon April 18 Penn State* Vine Street Varsity Courts 3 p.m. April 20 Ohio State* Vine Street Varsity Courts 11 a.m.April 24-27 Big Ten Championships Evanston, Ill. All Day

*Conference Matches

Home matches in bold at the Nebraska Tennis Center or Vine Street Courts. Dates and times are subject to change. All times listed are central. For updated information visit Huskers.com.

Recently, the University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved Nebraska Athletics to build an on-campus soccer/tennis practice and competition facility. The $20.4 million Nebraska Soccer and Tennis Complex will include one outdoor, lighted, full-sized competition field with seating for approximately 2,500 spectators.The 73,900 square foot facility will include coaches offices, locker rooms, six indoor courts equipped with electronic scoreboards, a satellite athletic medicine treatment area, spectator restrooms and a concession stand. The complex will have 12 lighted outdoor courts that include spectator seating. Photos: The east and west views of the facility.

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SWEET 16 NCAA TOURNAMENT FINISH 2013 | INTRODUCTION

2014 Season Information ......................... 1-42014 Outlook ................................................. 22014 Roster ................................................... 22014 Schedule ............................................... 32014 Opponent Information ......................... 4

Coaching Staff ......................................... 5-8Head Coach Scott Jacobson ................................5Assistant Coach German Dalmagro ....................6Director of Athletics Shawn Eichorst ..................7Senior Associate A.D. Bob Burton .......................8Senior Associate A.D./SWA Pat Logsdon ............8Womens Tennis Support Staff ............................8

2014 Huskers ..........................................9-15Maike Zeppernick .......................................... 9Izabella Zgierska .......................................... 10Maggy Lehmicke .......................................... 11Lauren Wagner ............................................ 12Lisa Andersson, Brittany Brewster ............... 13Mary Hanna, Katerina Matysova ................. 14Spurti Shivalingaiah, Hannah Sulz................ 15

2013 Review .........................................16-182013 Season in Review ........................... 16-172013 Season Facts ....................................... 162013 Big Ten Conference Results................. 172013 Results/Stats ....................................... 18

History and Records ..............................19-22Series Records ............................................. 19Year-by-Year Records (1999-2013) ............... 20Single-Season and Career Records .............. 21Honors & Awards/Letterwinners ................. 22

This is Nebraska ....................................23-40Championship Facilities .......................... 24-25Athletic Medicine and Nutrition ............. 26-27Academic Success ................................... 28-29Academic Experience and Life Skills ....... 30-31National Success ..................................... 32-33Leading the Way ..................................... 34-35City and State Life ................................... 36-37The Big Ten Conference .......................... 38-39Nebraska Womens Tennis Tradition ........... 40

Media Guide CreditsThe 2013-14 Nebraska womens tennis

media guide was written and designed by Media Relations Student Assistant Kevan Carr. Editing assistance was provided by Jeff Griesch. The guide was produced entirely on Adobe InDesign CS6 and printed at the University of Nebraska Printing Services. Photos by Scott Bruhn and BreAnna Haessler. Cover design by Annie Wood. The cost of the 2014 Nebraska Womens Tennis Media Guide is $3.

Media InformationAll interviews of student-athletes and

coaching staff must be arranged through Media Relations Student Assistant Kevan Carr by e-mail at [email protected] or by calling (303) 710-1774 at least one day in advance. Releases will be provided each week the Huskers compete and final match results are available at Huskers.com.

Welcome to Nebraska Womens Tennis

Quick FactsLocation .......................................Lincoln, Neb.Population .......................................... 264,501Enrollment ............................................ 24,445Nickname ...................... Cornhuskers, HuskersColors ................................. Scarlet and CreamAffiliation .................................NCAA Division IConference ........................................... Big TenChancellor ...................... Harvey Perlman, J.D.Director of Athletics ................ Shawn EichorstExecutive Associate A.D. ..............Marc BoehmSenior Associate A.D. ..................... Bob BurtonSenior Associate A.D./SWA ........... Pat Logsdon

Womens Tennis InformationHead Coach ..............................Scott JacobsonRecord at Nebraska ............................ 333-189Years at Nebraska ........................................ 23Jacobsons E-mail [email protected] Cell ......................... (402) 450-6229Assistant Coach .................. German DalmagroYears at Nebraska .......................................... 1Dalmagros E-mail [email protected] Cell ........................ (402) 707-8617Tennis Secretary ............................Ellen ShuttsTennis Office Phone ................. (402) 472-9430Tennis Office Fax ...................... (402) 472-2272Indoor Facility .............Nebraska Tennis Center2013 Overall Finish ................................... 24-62013 Big Ten Record/Finish ........ 10-1/1st (tie)2013 Final ITA Ranking.............................. 16th2013 NCAA Finish ....................................... 2-1Letterwinners Returning/Lost ....................4/4

Media RelationsAssistant A.D./Media Relations .....Keith MannWomens Tennis Contact ................ Kevan CarrOffice Phone ............................ (402) 472-0694Cell Phone ............................... (303) 710-1774Office Fax ................................. (402) 472-2005Carrs E-mail [email protected] ................................Scott BruhnAdministrative Assistant .............. Vicki CapazoWebsite ....................................... Huskers.com

Nebraska Athletics Mission StatementThe mission of the University of Nebraska

Athletic Department is to serve our student-athletes, coaches, staff and fans by: Displaying INTEGRITY in every decision and action; Building and maintaining TRUST with others; Giving RESPECT to each person we encounter; Pursuing unity of purpose through TEAMWORK; Maintaining LOYALTY to student-athletes, co-workers, fans and the University of Nebraska.

Huskers.com Complete results, releases and statistics will be updated each week on the official athletic department home page at Huskers.com. Updated biographies for Nebraska tennis athletes, along with current roster and schedule information are also available, along with other special features. More information on the Nebraska womens tennis program is also available at ThisIsNebraska.com.

NEBRASKAIntegrity N Trust N Respect N Teamwork N Loyalty

Maggy Lehmicke had a breakout season her freshman year for the Huskers. Lehmicke will play a big role during her sophomore year in Nebraskas pursuit of another NCAA Tournament appearance in 2014.

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Athlete Year Hometown Previous SchoolLisa Andersson Fr. Varberg, Sweden Varberg Tennis ClubBrittany Brewster Fr. Austin, Texas Lake Travis Mary Hanna Fr. Saline, Mich. SalineMaggy Lehmicke So. Kirkland, Wash. Chrysalis SchoolKaterina Matysova Fr. Erding, Germany TF DachauHannah Sulz Fr. Qualicum Beach, British Columbia, Canada North Island DESSpurti Shivalingaiah Fr. Bangalore, India Ebenezer InternationalLauren Wagner So. Roslyn Heights, N.Y. Weil Tennis AcademyMaike Zeppernick Sr. Hamburg, Germany Gymnasium BuckhornIzabella Zgierska Jr. Miesbach, Germany Gymnasium MiesbachHead Coach: Scott JacobsonAssistant Coach: German Dalmagro

2013-14 Nebraska Womens Tennis Roster

After earning their first-ever Big Ten title and their first-ever NCAA Sweet 16 appearance, the Nebraska womens tennis team hopes to come up big in its 2014 campaign. The team is a young one after losing four seniors and adding six freshmen to the lineup, but still look to press for an impressive season. We have several new faces joining the program, Nebraska Coach Scott Jacobson said. We believe we have a tremendously talented freshmen class. Replacing our top four players in a year that was the programs best in school history is a tremendously challenging task. However, we believe this years program will compete at an incredibly high level. We, as a coaching staff and also as a team, are excited to get started. The leadership of our returning players Maggy Lehmicke, Izabella Zgierska, Maike Zeppernick and Lauren Wagner, will be very important to the success of our program. This years team only has two upperclassmen in senior Zeppernick and junior Zgierska. Two returning players are still sophomores, both Lehmicke and Wagner. The incoming freshmen class adds a wealth of inexperience to the team. Our incoming freshman class will fit in well with the philosophy of our program, Jacobson said. We are expecting great things down the road. This is the largest freshman class we have ever recruited and Im sure there will be a learning curve that takes place. However, all of these individuals have tremendous integrity, work ethic and great character. These qualities will allow for constant and consistent growth both on and off the court. With only one returning senior in Zeppernick, the team will draw upon her experience for leadership and guidance. Zeppernick, a native of Hamburg, Germany, boasts a 56-40 combined record in her NU career. She has an impressive off-court resume claiming multiple academic honors such as Academic All-Big Ten, the ITAScholar-Athlete award, Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll, Big Ten Distinguished Scholar and Big 12 Commissioners Honor Roll. Maikes game continues to grow, Jacobson said. Maikes greatest strength is her consistency and patience. We are expecting her senior year to be her best. Maike has a tremendous work ethic and will be a great role model for our program and especially the incoming freshman class. The lone returning junior is Zgierska, a native of Miesbach, Germany. Zgierska holds a 42-33 career combined mark for Nebraska and has received honors such as Academic All-Big Ten, Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll and the Nebraska Herman Award. Izabella made great strides her sophomore year, Jacobson said. She seemed to gain confidence as the season progressed and we believe she has the ability to perform at a very high level. Trusting herself, relaxing, and just enjoying competing will allow her to perform at her highest level. Nebraska has two returning sophomores in

Lehmicke and Wagner. The two players will still be leaders on the team with only two teammates having more experience. Lehmicke, a native of Kirkland, Wash., had a stellar freshman season and will continue to impress for the Huskers. Lehmicke enters her second season with a 34-23 combined overall and secured both the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll and Nebraska Herman Award. Lehmickes singles abilities will play a crucial role in the Huskers lineup. Maggy had a very strong freshman year, Jacobson said. We believe she will continue to improve going forward. Maggy has a big game. She will be a great leader for our program going forward. Wagner, a native of Roslyn Heights, N.Y., saw limited action during her opening season ending with a 2-6 overall record, but still plays a vital role in molding the young talent entering the lineup while improving her own game. Wagner claimed the Nebraska Herman Award and a spot on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll. Lauren showed great strides her freshman year, Jacobson said. We are confident that Lauren will continue to progress her sophomore year. The 2014 season sees six freshmen entering the lineup. The six players coming in are Lisa Andersson, Brittany Brewster, Mary Hanna, Katerina Matysova, Hannah Sulz and Spurti Shivalingaiah. Andersson, a naive of Varberg, Sweden, brings international experience to the team. Andersson was ranked No. 34 nationally in Sweden in 2012-13 and was also a Swedish National Team Championship finalist. Lisa has a big game and plays an attacking style, Jacobson said. Lisa has good aggression when the opportunity presents itself. She will be a tremendous benefit to us in both singles and doubles this upcoming season. Brewster, a native of Austin, Texas, had an impressive junior career in the U.S. Brewster was All-District and All-Region in high school for 2011-12 while claiming the 4A State Singles title in Texas. In 2012, she was the Austin Female Player of the Year. Brewsters experience provides excellent ground work entering her college career. Brittany is a lefty who can do it all, Jacobson said. One of Brittanys greatest strengths is her mind. In observing her compete, she always has tremendous composure irrespective of the score. This will bode well as she begins competing for the Huskers. Brittany will benefit us greatly in both singles and doubles. Hanna, a native of Saline, Mich., claimed First-team All-State in high school along with her No. 5 Midwest ranking. Hanna is unique with her left-handed playing style. Mary is a lefty with a tremendously big game, Jacobson said. She has an attacking style of play. Mary does a wonderful job and will punish her

opponent when her opponent leaves the ball short. Mary is an outstanding doubles player and aggressive. Matysova, a native of Erding, Germany, is one of four international recruits for the 2014 season. Matysova boasted an ITF No. 384 ranking in juniors, a No. 97 ranking in Germany and No. 11 U16 ranking in Germany. Katerina is a grinder whose strength is her consistency, Jacobson said. Katerina has a strong mind, good court presence and plays intelligent, high-percentage tennis. We believe she is going to be a tremendous asset to the future of our Husker family. Sulz, a native of Qualicum Beach, British Columbia, Canada, earned a No. 16 ITF Junior ranking in Canada. Sulz was the doubles champion at the Andulka Park Adult Open Tournament and received the Governor Generals Academic Medal in high school. Jacobson believes she can step into the lineup immediately. Hannah is someone we believe has a tremendous upside, Jacobson said. The strength of her game is definitely her forehand. She has the ability to hit a tremendously heavy ball and isnt afraid to move forward when the opportunity presents itself. Hannah has also had tremendous success in doubles as well and we believe she has the ability to step in and help our program immediately. Shivalingaiah, a native of Bangalore, India, was ranked No. 232 in the World Junior ITF U18 rankings as well as No. 1,110 in the International WTA womens world rankings. She joined the Huskers in January but looks to compete for a spot in the lineup right away. We are certainly honored to have Spurti joining our Husker family, Jacobson said. She is a tremendous player. Spurti has a very aggressive game and loves to attack when the opportunity presents itself. She has had tremendous success on the international level and we expect her to have an immediate and positive impact on our program this coming season. In addition to being a great player, Spurtis personality fits the team well. She is a very positive person that exudes good energy while competing. Spurti is a role model when it comes to work ethic. Her passion for the game will be evident the first time she steps on the court as a Husker. The Huskers have 24 regular season dual matches scheduled with 19 of them at home. All of NUs non-conference matches will be at home and they host the ITA Kick-off Weekend for their second-straight season on Jan. 25-26. Six of their 11 conference matches are home matches, traveling only to Wisconsin, Purdue, Indiana, Northwestern and Illinois. The Cornhuskers hope to make their third Big Ten Championships appearance on April 24-27 in Evanston, Ill. hosted by Illinois, before awaiting the NCAA Championships announcements in May.

Huskers Seek To Build Off Programs Most Successful Season

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Date Opponent Location TimeJan. 21 Creighton Nebraska Tennis Center 4 p.m.Jan. 25 Georgia Tech (ITA Kick Off) Nebraska Tennis Center 2 p.m.Jan. 26 Vanderbilt or Texas Tech (ITA Kick Off) Nebraska Tennis Center TBAJan. 31 Kansas Nebraska Tennis Center 4 p.m.Feb. 14 Eastern Michigan Nebraska Tennis Center 5 p.m.Feb. 16 Illinois State Nebraska Tennis Center 11 a.m.Feb. 22 Air Force Nebraska Tennis Center 10 a.m.Feb. 22 Northern Iowa Nebraska Tennis Center 2:30 p.m.Feb. 28 Drake Nebraska Tennis Center 5 p.m.March 2 Colorado State Nebraska Tennis Center 11 a.m.March 7 Wyoming Nebraska Tennis Center 4 p.m.March 9 Miami (Ohio) Nebraska Tennis Center 11 a.m.March 14 Iowa* Nebraska Tennis Center 3 p.m.March 15 Wichita State Nebraska Tennis Center 2 p.m.March 21 Wisconsin* Madison, Wis. 3 p.m.March 23 Minnesota* Nebraska Tennis Center NoonMarch 28 Michigan State* Nebraska Tennis Center^^ 4 p.m.March 30 Michigan* Nebraska Tennis Center^^ 11 a.m.April 5 Indiana* Bloomington, Ind. 11 a.m.April 6 Purdue* West Lafayette, Ind. NoonApril 12 Northwestern* Evanston, Ill. 11 a.m.April 13 Illinois* Urbana, Ill. NoonApril 18 Penn State* Nebraska Tennis Center^^ 3 p.m.April 20 Ohio State* Nebraska Tennis Center^^ 11 a.m.April 24-27 Big Ten Championships Evanston, Ill. TBA* Indicates Big Ten Conference match. All dates and times central and subject to change. ^^ Indicates matches will be played at Vine Street courts if weather permits, relocated to Nebraska Tennis Center if inclement weather.Home matches indicated in BOLD.

The 2014 Nebraska womens tennis team (clockwise from left): Mary Hanna, Brittany Brewster, Spurti Shivalingaiah, Katerina Matysova, Maggy Lehmicke, Izabella Zgierska, Lisa Andersson, Lauren Wagner, Maike Zeppernick and Hannah Sulz.

2014 Nebraska Womens Tennis Schedule

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2014 Nebraska Womens Tennis Opponents

KANSAS JAYHAWKSLocation ................................ Lawrence, Kan.Head Coach .......................... Todd Chapman2013 Record ........................................ 11-10All-Time Record vs. NU ........................ 23-15Website ............................... kuathletics.com

WYOMING COWGIRLSLocation ................................. Laramie, Wyo.Head Coach ..............................Dean Clower2013 Record ........................................ 11-12All-Time Record vs. NU .......................... 0-12Website .................... wyomingathletics.com

OHIO STATE BUCKEYESLocation .............................. Columbus, OhioHead Coach ....................Chuck Merzbacher2013 Record ....................................... 10-142013 Big Ten Record ................................3-8All-Time Record vs. NU ............................2-5Website ...................ohiostatebuckeyes.com

COLORADO STATE RAMSLocation .............................Fort Collins, Colo.Head Coach ................................Jon Messick2013 Record ...........................................5-16All-Time Record vs. NU ...........................0-16Website ....................................csurams.com

IOWA HAWKEYESLocation .................................Iowa City, IowaHead Coach .........................Katie Dougherty2013 Record .........................................10-132013 Big Ten Record .................................2-9All-Time Record vs. NU ...........................14-8Website .........................hawkeyesports.com

AIR FORCE FALCONSLocation .................. Colorado Springs, Colo.Head Coach .................................Kim Gidley2013 Record ....................................... 13-11All-Time Record vs. NU ............................0-6Website .................... goairforcefalcons.com

EASTERN MICHIGAN EAGLESLocation .................................Ypsilanti, Mich.Head Coach .................................... Ryan Ray2013 Record ...........................................9-13All-Time Record vs. NU .............................0-9Website ................................emueagles.com

WISCONSIN BADGERSLocation .................................. Madison, Wis.Head Coach ......................... Brian Fleishman2013 Record ...........................................5-182013 Big Ten Record .................................3-8All-Time Record vs. NU .............................4-5Website ............................... uwbadgers.com

MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERSLocation ......................... Minneapolis, Minn.Head Coach ...........................Tyler Thomson2013 Record ........................................ 10-152013 Big Ten Record ................................ 3-8All-Time Record vs. NU .......................... 11-5Website ........................... gophersports.com

March 14 Iowa 3 p.m.

March 21 at Wisconsin 3 p.m.

March 23 Minnesota Noon

March 28 Michigan State 4 p.m.

March 30 Michigan 11 a.m.

April 5 at Indiana 11 a.m.

April 6 at Purdue Noon

April 12 at Northwestern 11 a.m.

April 13 at Illinois Noon

April 18 Penn State 3 p.m.

April 20 Ohio State 11 a.m.

Central Time, subject to change

2014 NON-CONFERENCE OPPONENTS

Jan. 21 Creighton 4 p.m.Jan. 25 Georgia Tech 2 p.m.Jan. 26 Texas Tech/Vanderbilt TBAJan. 31 Kansas 4 p.m.Feb. 14 Eastern Michigan 5 p.m.Feb. 16 Illinois State 11 a.m.Feb. 22 Air Force 10 a.m.Feb. 22 Northern Iowa 2:30 p.m.Feb. 28 Drake 5 p.m.March 2 Colorado State 11 a.m.March 7 Wyoming 4 p.m.March 9 Miami (Ohio) 11 a.m.March 15 Wichita State 2 p.m.Central time, subject to change

NORTHWESTERN WILDCATSLocation .....................................Evanston, Ill.Head Coach ..............................Claire Pollard2013 Record ...........................................20-92013 Big Ten Record .................................9-2All-Time Record vs. NU .............................4-2Website ...................................nusports.com

ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINILocation .................... Champaign-Urbana, Ill.Head Coach ...........................Michelle Dasso2013 Record .........................................14-112013 Big Ten Record .................................6-5All-Time Record vs. NU .............................1-2Website .............................. fightingillini.com

PENN STATE NITTANY LIONSLocation .......................... University Park, Pa.Head Coach .............................Dawna Denny2013 Record ...........................................14-92013 Big Ten Record .................................4-7All-Time Record vs. NU .............................0-2Website ............................. gopsusports.com

PURDUE BOILERMAKERSLocation ......................... West Lafayette, Ind.Head Coach .................................. Laura Glitz2013 Record ...........................................18-62013 Big Ten Record .................................8-3All-Time Record vs. NU .............................1-2Website ........................... purduesports.com

INDIANA HOOSIERSLocation ............................ Bloomington, Ind.Head Coach ................................... Lin Loring2013 Record .........................................18-102013 Big Ten Record .................................6-5All-Time Record vs. NU .............................0-2Website ................................ iuhoosiers.com

MICHIGAN WOLVERINESLocation ............................. Ann Arbor, Mich.Head Coach .........................Ronni Bernstein2013 Record .......................................... 23-62013 Big Ten Record ...............................10-1All-Time Record vs. NU ............................ 3-0Website .................................. mgoblue.com

MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANSLocation ..........................East Lansing, Mich.Head Coach ...........................Simone Jardim2013 Record ........................................ 11-162013 Big Ten Record .............................. 1-10All-Time Record vs. NU ............................ 1-2Website ............................msuspartans.com

DRAKE BULLDOGSLocation ............................ Des Moines, IowaHead Coach ............................ Paul Thomson2013 Record .........................................13-10All-Time Record vs. NU .........................13-18Website .......................godrakebulldogs.com

CREIGHTON BLUEJAYSLocation ....................................Omaha, Neb.Head Coach ..................................... Tom Lilly2013 Record ...........................................8-12All-Time Record vs. NU ...........................0-26Website ..............................gocreighton.com

NORTHERN IOWA PANTHERSLocation ..............................Cedar Falls, IowaHead Coach ........................... Mariana Cobra2013 Record ...........................................8-11All-Time Record vs. NU ...........................0-10Website ..............................unipanthers.com

WICHITA STATE SHOCKERSLocation ....................................Wichita, Kan.Head Coach ................................Colin Foster2013 Record .........................................15-11All-Time Record vs. NU .........................10-18Website ............................... goshockers.com

GEORGIA TECH YELLOW JACKETSLocation ..................................... Atlanta, Ga.Head Coach ........................ Rodney Harmon2013 Record ........................................ 15-10All-Time Record vs. NU ............................ 0-0Website .......................... ramblinwreck.com

ILLINOIS STATE REDBIRDSLocation .......................................Normal, Ill.Head Coach ..............................Chris Hoover2013 Record ........................................ 10-13All-Time Record vs. NU ............................ 0-4Website ............................... goredbirds.com

2014 BIG TEN OPPONENTS

Maike Zeppernick is the lone senior on the

squad heading into the 2013-14 season. She

will be the leader of the team and provide the

young squad with focus and direction in hopes

of another outstanding Nebraska womens

tennis campaign.

MIAMI (OHIO) REDHAWKSLocation ....................................Oxford, OhioHead Coach .......................Anca Dumitrescu2013 Record ........................................ 11-12All-Time Record vs. NU ........................ 10-15Website ............................muredhawks.com

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SWEET 16 NCAA TOURNAMENT FINISH 2013 | COACHES AND STAFF

Scott Jacobson

Scott Jacobson is entering his 23rd season as head coach of the Nebraska womens tennis team, where he is the winningest and longest-serving coach in NU history. Jacobson has guided the team to 16 straight winning seasons, dating back to the Big 12s inaugural season in 1996-97, and has at least 16 victories in eight of the past nine years. He earned his 300th career victory in the 2011-12 season, as he enters this year with 333 wins. He also guided Mary Weatherholt to back-to-back Big Ten Womens Tennis Athlete of the Year awards during the teams first season in the conference in 2011-2012 and again in 2012-13.

Jacobson achieved his 250th career victory in the 2009-10 season, after entering with 243 wins. In the seventh match of the season against Air Force, the Huskers swept the Falcons 7-0 to give the coach the milestone victory. After laying a strong foundation in his first five years in Lincoln, Jacobson helped Nebraska become a fixture in the national rankings and a force in the Big 12 Conference.

Jacobson was named the 2005 Big 12 Coach of the Year after leading the team to its first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance and an 18-4 record. The following year, the Huskers made it to the semifinals of the Big 12 Championships, the farthest they have advanced in team history. They finished with a 17-10 record in 2006 and another berth to the NCAA Championships, while Kim Hartmann was named Big 12 Freshman of the Year.

In 2009, Jacobson helped the Huskers to their second straight 16-7 record, balancing a lineup of three talented newcomers along with three experienced seniors and four other returning letterwinners. The Huskers 7-4 Big 12 record was good enough for fourth place in the conference, the teams second-highest finish ever and highest since it finished third in the 2005 season.

2010 saw the womens tennis team achieved their most successful season to date under Coach Jacobson. The teams impressive 22-6 record featured a 3rd place Big 12 finish and the Huskers first ever victory in the NCAA Tournament against Illinois. In recognition of the teams accomplishments, Jacobson was named the 2010 Big 12 Coach of the Year for the second time in his career at Nebraska.

Nebraskas 2011 campaign reached comparable levels of success. The squad achieved a 20-8 record and a 4th place finish in their final season of Big 12 play. NU qualified for their third-straight NCAA Tournament and placed two student-athletes on the All-Big 12 singles team: Madeleine Geibert and Patricia Veresova. Under Jacobson, seven players have earned Big 12 individual titles, as well as 26 first-team All-Big 12 honors by 13 players.

The Huskers 2012 campaign under Jacobson saw a school-record 24 wins and the Big Reds first appearance in a Big Ten Tournament. Mary Weatherholt earned a bid to the NCAA Individual Championships for singles where she fell in the first round, after earning the Big Ten Womens Athlete-of-the-Year honor and a Big Ten Sportsmanship Award. The scarlet and cream earned a spot in the NCAA Tournament and was knocked off in the second round. Coach Jacobson earned Big Ten Co-Coach of the Year honors for his guidance of the team.

In 2013, NU had its most successful season to date under Jacobson. The team earned its highest ranking ever in school history midway through the season peaking at No. 6 on the ITA list and finished

the season at No. 16. The team went to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament, the furthest any squad has gone in program history. Seniors Mary Weatherholt and Patricia Veresova were automatic qualifiers for the NCAA Individual Championships where Weatherholt was to play singles and team up with Veresova for doubles. The duo made it to the quarterfinals where they lost as a member of the Elite Eight, becoming only the second pair in NU history to earn All-American doubles honors. Weatherholt went 5-1 in the singles bracket earning a spot on one side of the championship match where she lost to defending champion Nicole Gibbs of Stanford, making Weatherholt the 2013 NCAA Singles Runner-up and solidifying her record-breaking season and becoming the most successful player in the programs history. Jacobson guided Weatherholt to 208 career combined wins, the teams only player to ever break the 200 mark. Weatherholt earned All-American singles and doubles honors and was awarded the Big Ten Womens Tennis Athlete of the Year and Big Ten Sportsmanship Award for her second year straight. Jacobson helped Weatherholt to earn the National ITA Cissie Leary Sportsmanship Award, a prestigious accolade. Weatherholt and Veresova earned First-Team All-Big Ten and Stefanie Weinstein earned Second-Team honors. Weatherholt captured the 2013 Nebraska Female Student-Athlete of the Year given to one female across all Nebraska womens sports.

Academics have always been an area of success of the womens tennis team under Jacobson. During his career at NU, Jacobsons Huskers have earned numerous academic all-conference accolades. Jacobson also guided the athletic career of two-time CoSIDA Academic All-American Imke Reimers. The womens tennis team has also received the Herman Award three years straight from 2011 to 2013, given to the NU team with the top overall grade-point average for the academic year, multiple times.

Before becoming head coach in 1991, Jacobson helped the NU mens team to an 84-86 record as an assistant coach for nine years. After playing professionally for two seasons, Jacobson served as an assistant with the Husker mens program from 1979 to 1989. Jacobson also spent 11 years as the assistant director of the Tennis and Life Camp in St. Peter, Minn. He has been an employee of the camp for 23 years.

In 1995, Jacobson was awarded the David Aasen Award by the staff of the Tennis and Life Camp. The award honors enthusiasm, energy, sense of humor, high standards of sportsmanship, a love of teaching and a genuine concern for others.

Originally from Blue Earth, Minn., Jacobson has been involved in many activities in Nebraska. In the past he has been an instructor for the Lincoln Racquet Club and coordinator for the Husker Netters Booster Club.

By helping our student-athletes develop the values of dedication, cooperation, compassion and the ability to handle adversity with courage, we help them grow as both tennis players and as people.

Through a belief in one another and a positive approach to competition, we can build meaningful

relationships off the tennis court and continue a winning tradition on it.

Head Coach | Blue Earth, Minn. | 23rd Season

Honors and Awards Big Ten Regular-Season Title (2013) Big Ten Co-Coach of the Year (2012) Big 12 Coach of the Year (2005, 2010) Six NCAA Tournament Appearances (2005, 2006, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013) Nebraska Herman Award (2005, 2006, 2011, 2012, 2013)

Year Record Conf. Record Rank1992 6-7 3-4 --1993 7-12 1-6 --1994 11-10 3-4 --1995 8-15 2-5 --1996 5-15 2-5 --1997 16-9 2-6 601998 14-9 4-7 641999 17-9 4-7 692000 19-6 6-5 582001 19-6 6-5 532002 13-9 3-8 662003 12-11 2-9 732004 16-9 5-6 752005 18-4 9-2 392006 17-10 6-5 432007 13-9 4-7 --2008 16-7 5-6 --2009 16-7 7-4 562010 22-6 9-2 352011 20-8 7-4 432012 24-5 9-2 162013 24-6 10-1 16CAREER 333-189 105-106

Coach Jacobson Year-by-Year

Jacobsons Coaching Philosophy

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German Dalmagro (pronounced Her-mahn Dal-mahg-ro) joined Nebraska on Aug. 12, 2013 as assistant coach for veteran head coach Scott Jacobson. The 2013-14 season marks his first on staff with the Huskers and Dalmagro looks to have an impact on the squad immediately. Dalmagro is a former member of the Kansas womens tennis coaching staff where he spent six seasons with the Jayhawks from 2006-13.

We are honored to have German joining our Husker staff, Head Coach Scott Jacobson said. He is an accomplished collegiate coach, a great player, established recruiter and fits the philosophy of our program very,

very well. German is an incredibly genuine person and someone I know this team will grow to appreciate. I feel tremendously privileged to have the opportunity to work with him and cant wait to get started.

In his final season with the Jayhawks in 2012-13, the team went 11-10 and made it to the Big 12 tournament where they fell in the second round. At KU, his responsibilities included on-court coaching, organizing travel and aiding in recruiting. His strong ties to the southern states landed standout products for KU during his time on staff. Dalmagro joined Kansas following a very successful playing and coaching career at Division II University of West Florida.

Assistant Coach | West Florida (2005) | First Season

Honors and Awards All-American, doubles (2004, player) All-American, singles/doubles (2002-03, player) No. 3 doubles national rank (player) No. 11 singles national rank (player)

German Dalmagro

Dalmagros Coaching PhilosophyI believe in assisting the student-athletes to reach and experience their full potential. To have an envi-

ronment that encourages the athletes to learn and develop on and off the court.

By using the values of hard work, dedication, passion, discipline, mental

toughness, and integrity, while focusing on the process, and not so much on the end results. My goal is to inspire and offer a positive approach in all areas

that will help each athlete be the best they can be, and become a better person overall.

Dalmagro was an assistant coach of both the mens and womens teams at UWF prior to joining the KU staff. During his year with West Florida, both teams reached the semifinals of the NCAA Tournament. Dalmagros coaching stay at West Florida was brief, but his impact produced one of the most decorated tennis players in school history.

Dalmagro had a successful individual career at UWF and Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. Dalmagro was a member of UWFs back-to-back NCAA Division II National Championship teams in 2004 and 2005, and was part of the 2005 Gulf South Conference Champion team and 2004 Gulf South runner-up squad. Dalmagros career was highlighted by All-America honors in 2004 (doubles), 2003 (singles and doubles) and 2002 (singles and doubles). Dalmagro was ranked nationally as high as No. 3 in doubles and No. 11 in singles.

Dalmagro saw success off the court while at West Florida, as he helped the Argonauts earn the 2004 National Award for highest team GPA and was named to the Deans List.

Prior to transferring to West Florida, Dalmagro played at ABAC. At ABAC, he was the NJCAA Player of the Year in 2003 and the individual National Champion in 2002. Dalmagros tennis coaching experience stretches beyond West Florida. In 2004 and 2005, Dalmagro served as the head coach at the Nike Tennis Camp in Lawrenceville, N.J., and also coached at Abraham Baldwin College in Tifton, Ga., from 2002 to 2003.

Dalmagro graduated from West Florida, earning a degree in business administration with a specialization in management.

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Shawn Eichorst was named the 14th Director of Athletics of the University of Nebraska by Chancellor Harvey Perlman on Oct. 4, 2012. Eichorst leads a tradition-rich athletic program of 24 varsity athletic teams, 600-plus student-athletes and more than 275 full-time employees. Eichorst succeeded legendary Nebraska football coach and Athletic Director Tom Osborne and officially assumed his duties on Jan. 3, 2013.

I am honored to have the opportunity to join the University of Nebraska family, Eichorst said. Nebraska is an outstanding academic institution with one of the strongest athletic departments in all of college sports, Eichorst said. Most importantly, everyone here is committed to keeping the welfare of our student-athletes at the heart of everything we do. I am humbled by the responsibility and opportunities that lie ahead and will work diligently to carry on the rich tradition of Husker excellence set forth by Coach Osborne and so many others.

Nebraska Chancellor Harvey Perlman said it was Eichorsts commitment to putting student-athletes first that made Eichorst stand out.

When I asked him how I would be able to measure his success if he were here five years from now, Perlman said, his response was that if the coaches and student-athletes had been successful and nobody knows his name, it would be a success.

Although his preference is to serve and lead diligently from the background, Eichorst has already canvassed the state promoting Husker Athletics and Nebraskas tremendously talented student-athletes making more than 70 appearances across Nebraska and visiting eight other states in just his first seven months. Eichorst emphasizes academics first and is proud to acknowledge Nebraskas nation-leading 307+ Academic All-Americans, including five who earned the honor in 2012-13. In fact, he invited all of the academic honor winners back to campus for a reunion in November. He has met with each college dean on campus and uses his monthly radio show and his Connecting on Campus column to promote campus, coach and student-athlete academic and community successes. More than 200 Husker student-athletes were honored at the academic recognition banquet this spring while 188 were named Academic All-Big Ten in 2012-13.

During Eichorsts first semester at Nebraska in the spring of 2013, womens bowling, coached by legend Bill Straub, won a national title and Rhonda Revelles softball team advanced to the Womens College World Series.

The womens basketball team, coached by Connie Yori, completed a run to the Sweet 16 for the second time in program history and the womens tennis team, coached by Scott Jacobson, made an appearance in the Sweet 16 for the first time in program history and earned a share of the Big Ten title. Tennis player Mary Weatherholt finished runner-up at the NCAA Singles Championship, the highest-ever finish for a Nebraska tennis player.

In addition to womens tennis, two other Nebraska teams added Big Ten titles in the spring of 2013, as the womens gymnastics team, coached by Dan Kendig, won its second-straight Big Ten title and third-straight conference title overall. The mens track and field team, coached by Gary Pepin, claimed the outdoor team title.

In the fall of 2013, three facility projects were completed: Memorial Stadium, which expanded to accommodate more than 90,000 football fans and will include the Nebraska

Athletic Performance Laboratory (NAPL) and the Center for Brain, Biology and Behavior (CB3) research facilities; Pinnacle Bank Arena in downtown Lincoln, where the Husker mens and womens basketball teams will be permanent tenants; and the renovated Bob Devaney Sports Center, where volleyball, mens and womens gymnastics and the wrestling team will compete. Construction for each of these three facilities began with Coach Osborne at the helm. Athletic Director Emeritus Osborne continues to provide Eichorst with counsel on a number of items including the East Stadium research initiatives. The collaborative research that will take place within an athletic facility shared by academics and athletics is believed to be the first of its kind and sets the tone for the leadership role Nebraska has taken in the Big Ten Conference and nationally.

Eichorst came to Nebraska after spending 18 months as the Director of Athletics at the University of Miami. He was named the 12th Director of Athletics at Miami on April 12, 2011 and served until Oct. 4, 2012 when he was hired by Nebraska as a Special Assistant to Chancellor Perlman.

In his first year as Director of Athletics at Miami, Eichorst helped grow the academic reputation as well as the fan base. Under his watchful eye, the Hurricane Club grew by more than 500 members, surpassing 5,000 members nationwide. More than $19 million in student-athlete support was generated in 2011-12 and an additional $14.2 million in capital gifts was raised toward the new Center for Athletic Excellence facility, scheduled for completion in the fall of 2013.

During his tenure, both the Hurricane mens and womens basketball programs advanced to the postseason, with the women posting the highest national ranking in school history at No. 5, advancing to the NCAA Second Round. The womens tennis team advanced to the NCAA quarterfinals for the fourth straight season and the baseball program extended its NCAA postseason appearances streak to 40 consecutive seasons. The womens soccer team posted the first NCAA postseason win in program history, while the volleyball team advanced to the NCAA postseason for the third straight year and finished the season ranked 15th in the nation.

Before his appointment at Miami, Eichorst served from 2009 to 2011 as the Deputy Athletics Director at the University of Wisconsin, where his responsibilities under Director of Athletics Barry Alvarez included serving as the departments Chief Operating Officer and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the highly successful athletics program. At Wisconsin, Eichorst was involved in the design and planning of a

new ice hockey and swimming facility completed in the fall of 2012, as well as with the Student-Athlete Performance Center in the north end zone of Camp Randall Stadium. He joined the Badgers staff in 2006 as a Senior Associate Athletics Director and was promoted to Executive Associate Athletics Director in 2007.

Eichorst has experience with three BCS conference institutions previously serving as University of South Carolinas Senior Associate Athletics Director for Administration from 2004 to 2006. With the Gamecocks, Eichorst oversaw daily operations of the department and supervised the football and baseball programs. The football team was bowl-eligible each year during Eichorsts tenure, and the baseball program competed in the 2004 College World Series. Additionally, he coordinated and supervised multi-million dollar facility projects, including a state-of-the-art football training facility.

Eichorst served as the Director of Athletics at his alma mater, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater until 2003. Under his tenure, UW-Whitewater developed into one of the nations top Division III athletic programs, with four top 10 percent National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) Directors Cup finishes; one NCAA team championship; two NCAA team runner-up finishes and five individual national champions. The program also featured 38 Academic All-America selections, seven NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship winners and 74 All-Americans.

A native of Lone Rock, Wis., Eichorst was an all-conference defensive back, a three-time letterwinner and 1990 team captain for the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater football team. He graduated magna cum laude in business from UW-Whitewater in 1990 and earned a law degree from Marquette University in 1995. He practiced law in Milwaukee before accepting the position at Wisconsin-Whitewater.

He is a past member of the NCAA Division I Student-Athlete Reinstatement Committee and State Bar of Wisconsin Board of Governors. He also previously served as an assistant adjunct professor of law at Marquette University Law School, where he taught classes in sports law. He currently serves on the Marquette University National Sports Law Institute Board of Advisors.

In 2006, he was awarded the Sports Law Alumnus of the Year by Marquette. He also is a graduate of the Sports Management Institute and serves on its Executive Committee.

Eichorst and his wife Kristin have three sons: Jack, Joseph and Bennett.

Shawn EichorstAthletic Director | Wisconsin-Whitewater (1990) | Second SeasonAdministrative Experience Nebraska, Athletic Director (2013-present) Miami, Athletic Director (2011-12) Wisconsin, Deputy Athletic Director (2009-11) Wisconsin, Executive Associate Athletic Director (2007-09) Wisconsin, Senior Associate Athletic Director (2006-07) South Carolina, Interim Athletic Director (2005-06) South Carolina, Senior Associate Athletic Director (2004-05) Wisconsin-Whitewater, Athletic Director (1999-2003)

The Eichorst family (clockwise): Kristin, Shawn, Jack, Bennett and Joseph.

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A s e n i o r member of the Nebraska Athletic Department since 1979, Pat Logsdon was promoted to senior associate athletic director in 2013. She has

served as Nebraskas senior woman administrator since 2008.

Logsdons duties include oversight on all administrative issues and operational functions of the Athletic Directors office; oversight in the areas of administration, athletic medicine, nutrition and the athletic training table,

softball, womens gymnastics and rifle; developing and implementing administrative policies and procedures, assisting with strategic planning, reviewing and maintaining game and coaching contracts and oversight of the administrative budget.

Previously, Logsdon spent six seasons as NUs director of football operations, the first female in Division I to serve in that capacity. She handled organization of all recruiting functions, supervised compliance activities and coordinated all football administrative operations, including travel and practice operations. Logsdon served three years as assistant to the director of football operations and 14 seasons as the football recruiting secretary.

Logsdon received a bachelors degree in education from Nebraska in 1989.

S e n i o r A s s o c i a t e Athletic Director Bob Burton enters his 16th season with the Nebraska athletic d e p a r t m e n t ,

since joining NUs executive team in 1998.As a member of the executive team, Burton assists

in setting policy, developing short- and long-term goals and objectives, and creating strategic plans for the department. He also reviews and monitors compliance with all contracts for the athletic department. He supervises the business operations of the athletic department, working closely with the business manager.

Burton is responsible for the direct administrative supervision to the sports of mens and womens golf, mens and womens tennis, mens and womens track and field and cross country, bowling and wrestling. He also oversees the operation of Haymarket Park. Working with the Lincoln Saltdogs, he helps set the budget for field and stadium operation costs and create strategic plans for the facility.

Burton joined the athletic department in 1998 as an associate athletic director for compliance/sports administration. He served in that role until 2007, ensuring that the conduct and operations of Nebraskas athletic teams were in compliance with NCAA, Big 12 and institutional rules and regulations. He also performed as the primary sports administrator for many of Nebraskas teams.

Burton filled a similar position at Oklahoma State as the assistant athletic director for sports administration and compliance from 1993 to 1997. He oversaw OSUs Olympic sports programs as well as the training and strength and conditioning, wrestling, mens and womens track and field and mens and womens tennis programs.

Burton came to Nebraska from Texas Tech, where he served as an associate athletic director for compliance for one year. While at Texas Tech, Burton helped complete the NCAA investigation into the Red Raider athletic department and analyzed the entire compliance system at the institution. He also helped identify and implement financial aid and eligibility systems, including changes in personnel and restructuring of the compliance department.

Burton, who was a member of the NCAA Division I womens soccer committee for three years and was a member of the NCAA Division I bowling committee, served as a legislative administrator for the NCAA from 1989 to 1993. At the NCAA, he was involved in the development of legislation, interpretation of regulations and reviewed legal issues related to the application of the associations regulations. He served as an NCAA liaison to committees and conducted comprehensive education to several intercollegiate athletic conferences. He has served on the National Association of Athletic Compliance Coordinators Executive Committee and the subcommittee of Big 12 Directors of Compliance.

He received his bachelors degree in finance from Nebraska in 1985 and his juris doctorate from the Nebraska College of Law in 1989. A native of Falls City, Neb., Burton and his wife, Krista, have a daughter, Elly, and sons Robert Falk, McClain John and Abram Lawslo.

Senior Associate A.D./SWA | Nebraska (1989) | 6th Season

Pat Logsdon

Senior Associate A.D. | Nebraska (1985) | 16th Season

Bob Burton

Director of Athletics Shawn EichorstExecutive Associate A.D. Marc BoehmSenior Associate A.D./Academics Dennis LeblancSenior Associate A.D./Administration Bob BurtonSenior Associate A.D./CFO & Business John JentzSenior Associate A.D./SWA Pat LogsdonAssociate A.D./Community Relations Chris AndersonAssociate A.D./Facilities and Events Butch HugAssociate A.D./Capital Planning John IngramAssociate A.D./Huskers Athletic Fund Paul MeyersAssociate A.D./Compliance Jamie VaughnAssociate A.D./Diversity & Leadership Initiatives Jamie WilliamsAssociate A.D./Life Skills Keith ZimmerAssistant A.D./Ticketing Holly AdamAssistant A.D./Technology Shot KleenAssistant A.D./Media Relations Keith MannAssistant A.D./Marketing, Licensing Michael StephensFaculty Athletics Representatives Josephine Potuto, J.D.

Nebraska Athletic Administration

Kevan CarrMedia Relations

Student Assistant

Ellen ShuttsWomens Tennis

Secretary

Caleb HawleyAcademic Adviser

Lonnie Albers, M.D.Director of Athletic

Medicine

Brian KmittaStrength Coach

Matt PahlsAssistant Athletic

Trainer

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2013 BIG TEN REGULAR SEASON CO-CHAMPIONS | 2014 HUSKERS

Singles

Senior | Hamburg, Germany (Buckhorn)

2013-14 OUTLOOKMaike Zeppernick (pronounced MIKE-ah ZEP-er-

nik) enters her senior season for the Huskers with a wealth of experience and looks to be the leader of the team.

Maikes game continues to grow, Nebraska Coach Scott Jacobson said. Maikes greatest strength is her consistency and patience. We are expecting her senior season to be her best. Maike has a tremendous work ethic and will be a great role model for our program and especially the incoming freshman class.

2012-13: JUNIORZeppernick was the lone junior playing for the

Huskers and saw limited action during the regular season. A native of Hamburg, Germany, Zeppernick played at No. 5 and 6 singles and No. 2 and 3 doubles.

Zeppernick completed 11 singles matches and five doubles matches in the spring. She earned an 8-8 singles record on the year with a 7-4 spring mark and a 2-2 Big Ten record. Her last completed match for NU came on April 14 against Michaela Silesova of Michigan State resulting in a 6-1, 6-2 victory. Zeppernick was 1-0 at No. 5 singles in the spring and collected a 6-4 mark at the No. 6 spot.

Zeppernick posted a 3-4 doubles record, including 3-2 on the spring and lost her only Big Ten match. The loss was on Feb. 2 at the No. 3 position with partner Maggy Lehmicke, falling to Gabby Steele and Grainne ONeill of Ohio State.

The last match Zeppernick played on the doubles court was on Feb. 17 with teammate Lauren Wagner at the No. 3 spot. They were defeated by Mollie Cooper and Abby Stevens of Colorado State 7-8 (4-7).

Zeppernick partnered with four different teammates throughout the season. She was 0-3 when paired with Wagner, 1-0 with Isabella Zgierska, and 1-1 with Lehmicke, all at No. 3 doubles. She was 1-0 at No. 2 doubles with Janine Weinreich.

2011-12: SOPHOMORE The lone sophomore on Nebraskas eight-player

roster, Zeppernick provided depth for the Huskers in 2011-12. She finished with a 14-7 singles record in her second season at NU, including an 11-4 mark during the spring campaign. She posted a 4-2 record at the No. 6 spot in Big Ten competition, with her last appearance coming in a straight-set win over Michigans Kristen Dodge on April 13. She also defeated Purdues Gisella Pere on April 7, and notched Big Ten wins over Iowas Ellen Silver and Ohio States Tiffany Dittmer. Zeppernick suffered Big Ten losses to Penn States Nina Sertic and Indianas Kayla Fujimoto.

On the doubles court, Zeppernick went 7-3 at the No. 3 spot on the year, including 6-1 in spring action. She paired with Izabella Zgierska for a perfect 4-0 record and notched a 2-1 mark with Jennifer Holmberg. During the fall season, Zeppernick paired with Janine Weinreich for a 1-2 doubles record.

Zeppernick was also a solid performer in the classroom, where she was one of seven Huskers to claim academic All-Big Ten honors in 2012

2010-11: FRESHMAN Zeppernick established her place in Nebraskas

lineup by the open of conference play in 2011. She appeared at the No. 5 and 6 singles positions and compiled a 12-6 record during the spring. Zeppernick was also a consistent part of the doubles lineup, playing primarily at the No. 3 position. She went 5-3 while pairing with Jennifer Holmberg, and added a 4-3 mark alongside Patricia Veresova at the No. 3 doubles spot.

Zeppernick was named to the Big 12 Commissioners Honor Roll in the fall and spring semesters. She achieved a perfect 4.0 GPA in the fall, helping the tennis program capture the Herman Award, which is presented to the Nebraska womens team with the highest grade-point average during the academic year. Zeppernick was named an ITA Scholar-Athlete upon completion of her first year at NU.

Honors and Awards Academic All-Big Ten (2012, 2013) ITA Scholar Athlete (2011, 2012) Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll (Fall 2011, 2012; Spring 2012, 2013) Big 12 Commissioners Fall Honor Roll (2010) Big 12 Commissioners Spring Honor Roll (2011) Nebraska Herman Team GPA Award (2011, 2012, 2013)

Maike Zeppernick

BEFORE NEBRASKAZeppernick played tennis in Germany while she

attended high school at Gymnasium Buckhorn in Hamburg. She was ranked No. 104 in the German national rankings.

PERSONALMaike was born Feb. 17, 1991, in Hamburg,

Germany. She is the daughter of Henry and Birgit Zeppernick and has one brother, Tore. Maike is a business administration major at Nebraska, and is a two-time member of the Big 12 Commissioners Honor Roll and four-time member of the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor roll.

DoublesYear Spring Big 12 Big Ten Fall Total2010-11 12-6 4-4 -- 1-2 13-82011-12 11-4 -- 4-2 3-3 14-72012-13 7-4 -- 2-2 1-4 8-8TOTALS 30-14 4-4 6-4 5-9 35-23

Year Spring Big 12 Big Ten Fall Total2010-11 11-8 3-2 -- 0-2 11-102011-12 6-1 -- -- 1-2 7-32012-13 3-2 -- 0-1 0-2 3-4TOTALS 20-11 3-2 0-1 1-6 21-17

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Junior | Miesbach, Germany (Miesbach)Honors and Awards Academic All-Big Ten (2013) Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll (Fall 2012, Spring 2013) Nebraska Herman Team GPA Award (2012, 2013)

Izabella Zgierska

Singles DoublesYear Spring Big Ten Fall Total2011-12 7-5 2-0 -- 7-52012-13 9-11 4-3 2-4 11-15TOTALS 16-16 6-3 2-4 18-20

Year Spring Big Ten Fall Total2011-12 14-3 6-2 -- 14-32012-13 9-9 2-4 1-1 10-10TOTALS 23-12 8-6 1-1 24-13

2013-14 OUTLOOKA native of Miesbach, Germany, Izabella Zgierska

(pronounced zuh-gear-skuh) has blossomed as a player during her first two years at Nebraska and is expected to play a major role in NUs singles and doubles lineups.

Bella made great strides her sophomore year, Nebraska Coach Scott Jacobson said. She seemed to gain confidence, and we believe she has the ability to perform at a very high level. Trusting herself, relaxing, and just enjoying competing will allow Bella to perform at her highest level.

2012-13: SOPHOMOREZgierska was the lone sophomore on Nebraskas

eight-player roster. Zgierska played at No. 5 and 6 singles and No. 3 doubles.

Zgierska tallied an 11-15 singles record, including an 9-11 mark in the spring and 4-3 in Big Ten play. Zgierska battled an injury early in the spring that forced her to retire from a match on Jan. 22 against Amanda Noonan of Creighton. Prior to her final regular-season victory on April 19 for the regular-season, Zgierska saw a five-match slump, not capturing a win from March 8 to April 19.

Zgierska tallied a 10-10 doubles record, including a 9-9 spring mark and a 2-4 record in the Big Ten. Her primary partner was Maggy Lehmicke. The team paired up for all of her matches except one on Feb. 15 against Illinois State with Maike Zeppernick.

Zgierska and Lehmicke had a hot streak of six matches from Feb. 10 to March 8. The duo suffered a six-match losing streak to conclude the regular season.

2011-12: FRESHMANZgierska solidfied the Huskers doubles lineup

during the Big Ten season. She teamed with fellow German Janine Weinreich to post a 7-3 record at the No. 3 doubles spot in 11 Big Ten matches.

Zgierska and Weinreich combined to go 7-3 over NUs final 11 matches of the season (match vs. Purdue at Big Ten Tournament not completed), including an 8-1 win over North Texas in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The duo also closed the regular season with three straight Big Ten wins against Michigan State, Minnesota and Wisconsin. Their only Big Ten losses came to Michigan and Purdue.

Overall, Zgierska posted a 14-3 doubles record, including a 3-0 mark with Mary Weatherholt and a 4-0 record with Maike Zeppernick at the No. 4 spot.

Zgierska also produced a 7-5 record in singles competition as a freshman, including a 2-0 mark in Big Ten play. Zgierska defeated Michigan States Julianna Gruber in three sets at the No. 6 spot on April 15. Zgierska made her first Big Ten appearance with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Iowas Katie Zordani at the No. 4 spot on March 9. Zgierska was 1-0 at No. 4, 5-3 at No. 5 and 1-2 at No. 6 singles on the year.

BEFORE NEBRASKAZgierska played tennis in Germany and attended

high school at Miesbach. She was ranked as high as No. 117 nationally in Germany.

PERSONALIzabella is a native of Miesbach, Germany, where

she was born on Nov. 9, 1992. She is the daughter of Cezary and Joanna Zgierska and has one sister, Sara. Izabella is majoring in international business at Nebraska. She is two-time member of the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll and earned Academic All-Big Ten in 2013.

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Sophomore | Kirkland, Wash. (Chrysalis School)

2013-14 OUTLOOKMaggy Lehmicke (pronounced leh-mih-kee)

became a staple in the Husker lineup as a freshman. Lehmicke will continue to fight for a spot in the lineup in both singles and doubles for Nebraska in 2014.

Maggy had a very strong freshman year, Nebraska Coach Scott Jacobson said. We believe she will continue to improve going forward. She will be a great leader for our program going forward.

2012-13: FRESHMANLehmicke was one of two freshmen to join the

Huskers for the 2012-13 season along with Lauren Wagner. Lehmicke saw a great deal of action on the court for Nebraska in her first year, playing at No. 3, 4, and 5 singles as well as No. 2 and 3 doubles.

Lehmicke finished with a 21-11 singles record in her debut year, including a 20-9 spring mark. She went 7-4 in Big Ten conference play. Lehmicke went 3-0 at No. 3 singles, 9-4 at No. 4, and 8-5 at No. 5. She began the season with four straight victories before she dropped two matches, then reeled off a nine-match winning streak between Feb. 9 and March 10. Lehmicke split her matches against ranked foes at 1-1.

Lehmicke lost against her first ranked opponent on Feb. 8, falling to No. 92 Stephanie Wagner of Miami. Lehmicke rebounded to beat No. 115 Frances Altick of Vanderbilt on Feb. 9, opening her nine-match streak.

Lehmicke showed potential on the doubles court, where she accumulated a 13-12 season record with an 11-10 spring showing and a 2-5 mark in the Big Ten. Lehmicke teamed with three partners in 2013. Her primary partner was Izabella Zgierska, but she tacked on a couple matches with Maike Zeppernick and Patricia Veresova. Lehmicke and Veresova went 2-0 as a pair with matches against Illinois State and Colorado State on Feb. 15 and 17, respectively, her only matches from the No. 2 spot. Lehmicke and Zeppernick went 1-1 with performances against Notre Dame and Ohio State on Jan. 27 and Feb. 2, respectively.

Lehmicke and Zgierska went 8-9 in the regular season and 2-4 against Big Ten foes. The duo unleashed an eight-match win streak that started Feb. 10 against Baylor and ended March 8 versus Illinois, all from the No. 3 position. The tandem ended the regular season on a six-match losing skid that started March 10.

Lehmicke debuted in Big Ten play against Ohio State on Feb. 2, where she lost at No. 5 singles and No. 3 doubles. She secured her first Big Ten victories against Iowa on March 5, where she played No. 3 doubles with Zgierska and No. 4 singles.

Lehmicke helped the team earn the Herman Award for the highest team GPA of all Nebraskas womens sports in 2013. Lehmicke was named to the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Roll in the fall of 2012 and spring of 2013.

BEFORE NEBRASKA Lehmicke was a four-star recruit who had been

ranked as high as No. 74 nationally. Lehmicke, who attended Chrysalis School in Woodinville, Wash., was ranked No. 2 overall in the state of Washington as well

Honors and Awards Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll (Fall 2012, Spring 2013) Nebraska Herman Team GPA Award (2013) No. 74 High School Player Nationally No. 2 High School Player in Northwest Region No. 2 High School Player in State of Washington

Maggy Lehmicke

as No. 2 in in the Northwest region. She competed in a variety of major tournaments, including the USTA National Championships.

PERSONALLehmicke is a native of Washington born on Nov.

1, 1993, in Bellevue but resided in Kirkland prior to her choice of attending Nebraska. Lehmicke is the daughter of Leo Lehmicke and Cynthia Anonsen with one brother, Max. Lehmicke is studying journalism at Nebraskas College of Journalism and Mass Communications. Lehmickes hobbies include writing, fashion design and yoga.

Singles DoublesYear Spring Big Ten Fall Total2012-13 20-9 7-4 1-2 21-11TOTALS 20-9 7-4 1-2 21-11

Year Spring Big Ten Fall Total2012-13 11-10 2-5 2-2 13-12TOTALS 11-10 2-5 2-2 13-12



Sophomore | Roslyn Heights, N.Y. (Weil Tennis)

2013-14 OUTLOOKLauren Wagner looks to find her spot in the Husker

lineup in 2014 in both singles and doubles. Wagner hopes to battle her teammates for a spot on the scoresheet each week this spring.

Lauren showed great strides her freshman year, Nebraska Coach Scott Jacobson said. She has a solid baseline game and the ability to attack when given a short ball. We are confident that Lauren will continue to progress her sophomore year.

2012-13: FRESHMANWagner was one of two freshmen to join the Huskers

for the 2012-13 campaign alongside Maggy Lehmicke. Wagner participated in one match for Nebraska in the spring, playing at No. 6 singles and No. 3 doubles.

Wagner held a 2-3 singles record for 2012-13, including a 1-0 mark in the spring. She went 1-3 during the fall and only faced one team in the spring. Wagner won her only singles outing against Maddie Buxton of Colorado State on Feb. 17 by a score of 2-6, 6-3, 1-0 (12-10).

Honors and Awards Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll (Fall 2012) Nebraska Herman Team GPA Award (2013)

Lauren Wagner

Singles DoublesYear Spring Big Ten Fall Total2012-13 1-0 -- 1-3 2-3TOTALS 1-0 -- 1-3 2-3

Year Spring Big Ten Fall Total2012-13 0-1 -- 0-2 0-3TOTALS 0-1 -- 0-2 0-3

Wagner went 0-3 overall in doubles. Her only spring match resulted in a 7-8 (4-7) loss from the No. 3 position alongside partner Maike Zeppernick against Mollie Cooper and Abby Stevens of Colorado State. Wagner took two losses paired with Zeppernick during the fall of 2012.

Wagner helped the team earn the Herman Award for the highest team GPA of all Nebraskas womens sports in 2013. She was also named to the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in the fall of 2012. It was Wagners first academic award as a student athlete for the Huskers.

BEFORE NEBRASKAWagner trained at Weil Tennis Academy in

Ojai, Calif., along with her fathers Robbie Wagner Tournament Training Center in Glen Cove, N.Y., throughout high school. PERSONAL

The daughter of Robbie and Shari Wagner, Lauren was born Aug. 12, 1994, in New York City, N.Y. Lauren is a business administration major at Nebraska. Lauren graduated from Laurel Springs School online school in 2012. When asked why she chose Nebraska, Lauren stated, I loved the coaches, the other ladies on the team, the campus and the fact that academics are important among student-athletes.

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Freshman | Varberg, Sweden (Varberg Club)

2013-14 OUTLOOKLisa Andersson is a fierce competitor joining the

Huskers as a freshman as a part of the six newcomers to the program. Andersson plays a strong game in singles and that could transition to the doubles court and help her to see time in both.

Lisa has a big game and plays an attacking style, Nebraska Coach Scott Jacobson said. We believe the hard courts will benefit her once she becomes accustomed to them. Lisa has good hands around the net, and will transition with aggression when the opportunity presents itself. She will be a tremendous benefit to us in both singles and doubles this upcoming season.

BEFORE NEBRASKAAndersson was ranked No. 7 nationally in her age

Honors and Awards No. 34 Nationally (Sweden, 2012-13) Swedish National Team Championship Finalist (HS)

Lisa Andersson

Freshman | Austin, Texas (Lake Travis)

2013-14 OUTLOOKBrittany Brewster joins Nebraska from Texas

bringing a solid mental game to the team. The coaches believe her ability to remain cool under pressure will see her succeed in the college game and assist her in earning a regular spot in the lineup.

Brittany is another lefty who can do it all, Nebraska Coach Scott Jacobson said. One of Brittanys greatest strengths is her mind. In observing her compete, she always has tremendous composure irrespective of the score. This will bode well as she begins competing for the Huskers. Brittany has a great all-court game, has an effective spin serve, and will benefit us greatly in both singles and doubles.

BEFORE NEBRASKABrewster played for Lake Travis High School where

she claimed various achievements and titles at the 4A level. Brewster was champion in singles at the state, regional and district levels. Brewster led her team to be District and Regional champions and earned second place at the state tournament. Beyond high school, Brewster is a USTA National Girls 16s doubles

Honors and Awards All-District (HS, 2011-12) All-Region (HS, 2011-12) 4A State Singles Champion (HS, 2011-12) Austin Female Player of the Year (HS, 2012)

Brittany Brewster

group and No. 34 overall in Sweden. Andersson was a Swedish National Team Championship finalist and a National Team Championship Doubles runner-up. PERSONAL

A native of Varberg, Sweden, Andersson is the daughter of Christina and Michael Andersson and has one brother, Marcus, 17. Andersson is a good friend of former Husker Wiveca Swarting. Andersson has not declared a major at Nebraska.

WHY ANDERSSON CHOSE NEBRASKAI chose Nebraska because it provides great

opportunities in both tennis and academics. The team is excellent and the coaches are very nice and easy to work with.

champion, 18s doubles second-place finisher, and 18s singles fourth-place finalist on the way to becoming a USTA Junior Tennis 18s Team National Champion. Brewster was a member of the Fed Cup Team, a Prince Cup Team champion, and the CATA Female Player of the Year. Brewster was a five-time recipient of the Nancy Jeffett Sportsmanship Award and was also dedicated off the court achieving Academic All- District honors. PERSONAL

A native of Austin, Texas, Brewster is the daughter of Steve and Annette Brewster and enjoys reading and coaching young tennis players. Brewster is majoring in nutrition and health sciences at Nebraska.

WHY BREWSTER CHOSE NEBRASKANebraska is a great school academically and

athletically, and I knew it was the perfect place for me on my very first visit. The tennis coaches were easy to talk to and the team was extremely friendly. It is a beautiful campus with seasons unlike Texas.



Freshman | Saline, Mich. (Saline)

2013-14 OUTLOOKMary Hanna, one of the six-player recruiting class

for the upcoming season, is an all-around utility player and will compete to see action in both doubles and singles in 2014.

Mary is a lefty with a tremendously big game, Nebraska Coach Scott Jacobson said. She hits heavy off of both sides and has an attacking style of play. Mary does a wonderful job of going after her return and will punish her opponent when her opponent leaves the ball short. In addition, Mary is an outstanding doubles player with clean volleys and an aggressive net game.

BEFORE NEBRASKAHanna achieved a ranking of No. 5 in the Midwest

as well as being the No. 6 overall recruit from the Midwest. Hanna was victorious in doubles at the

Honors and Awards No. 5 Midwest regional ranking (HS) No. 6 Overall (HS, Midwest) First-team All-State (HS)

Mary Hanna

Freshman | Erding, Germany (TF Dachau)

2013-14 OUTLOOKKaterina Matysova (pronounced Kat-uh-ree-nuh

Maht-ih-soh-vuh) joins the Huskers in 2014 as one of six new additions to the squad. Matysova is an aggressive player with a fierce style of play, and will contend for a place in the lineup.

Katerina is a grinder off the baseline whose strength is her consistency off the ground, Nebraska Coach Scott Jacobson said. Katerina has a strong mind, good court presence, and plays intelligent, high percentage tennis. We believe she is going to be a tremendous asset to the future of our Husker family.

BEFORE NEBRASKAMatysova won a U21 Regional Championship

at the age of 13 going on to reach her highest U16 ranking of No. 11 at the age of 14. In January 2011, Matysova won an ITF tournament in Poland. Matysova achieved her highest national ranking at No. 97 in 2011-12. Matysova attained her highest ITF ranking in 2011 at No. 384.

Honors and Awards No. 384 ITF ranking (2011, HS) No. 97 Germany ranking (2011-12, HS) No. 11 TE U16 ranking (Germany)

Katerina Matysova

Midwest Open in 2012 and contended as a finalist at the Midwest Closed Invitational in 2011. Hanna boasted first-team All-Michigan honors for multiple years during her high school tennis career. PERSONAL

Hanna is a native of Saline, Mich., born on Nov. 8, 1995. Hanna is the daughter of Mark Hanna. She has one brother, Andrew, 21. Hanna has a pet parrot, spends time at her lake house and travels when not training for tennis. Her favorite food is pasta and she loves to play recreational volleyball. Hanna is an advertising and public relations at Nebraska in the College of Journalism and Mass Communication.

WHY HANNA CHOSE NEBRASKAI was so impressed with the campus and

immediately felt right at home.

PERSONALA native of Erding, Germany, Matysova is the

daughter of Jareslav and Romana Matysova and has one younger sister Lucie, 16. Matysova is majoring in psychology at Nebraska.

WHY MATYSOVA CHOSE NEBRASKANebraska is a great university and I heard a lot of

amazing things about it from my former teammate and friend Izabella Zgierska, who currently plays for the Huskers.

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Freshman | Qualicum Beach, British Columbia, Canada (North Island DES)

2013-14 OUTLOOKHannah Sulz is one of six freshmen to join the

Huskers for the 2013-14 season. Sulz is talented in doubles and the coaches believe she will step into the Husker lineup for the upcoming season.

Hannah is someone we believe has tremendous upside, Nebraska Coach Scott Jacobson said. The strength of her game is definitely her forehand. She has the ability to hit a tremendously heavy ball and isnt afraid to move forward when the opportunity presents itself. Hannah has displayed tremendous success in doubles as well and we believe she has the ability to step in and help our program immediately.

BEFORE NEBRASKASulz earned an ITF junior ranking of No. 16 in

Canada, and reached the finals in doubles at the California State-LA ITA Tournament in July 2012. She was a semifinalist in singles at the Andulka Park Adult Open tournament, and a doubles champion at the

Honors and Awards ITF No. 16 Junior Ranking (HS, Canada) Governor Generals Academic Medal (HS, Canada) Andulka Park Adult Open Tournament Doubles Champion (HS)

Hannah Sulz

same event. Sulz won multiple open tournaments in southern California. Sulz graduated with honors in 2012, earning a provincial British Columbia Dogwood scholarship for academic excellence. Sulz also claimed the Governor Generals Academic Medal for her performance in secondary school with the highest average upon graduation. PERSONAL

Sulz is a native of Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada, born on Oct. 19, 1994 to Carey and Kim Sulz. She has one brother, Elliott, 20. Sulz plays the piano and continues her tennis training during the summers. Sulz is a marketing major at Nebraska.

WHY SULZ CHOSE NEBRASKAThe schools level of athletic excellence is

incredible. I also love the team and the coaches, and I am excited to be a part of Nebraskas positive and inspiring athletic and academic culture.

Freshman | Bangalore, Karnataka, India (Ebenezer International school)

2013-14 OUTLOOKSpurti Shivalingaiah (pronounced Spoor-tee Sheev-

uh-lun-guy-uh) joins the Huskers in 2014 as a winter newcomer, arriving during the semester break. Shivalingaiah is an aggressive player on the court and will compete for a spot in the lineup for the 2014 spring campaign.

We are certainly honored to have Spurti joining our Husker family, Nebraska Coach Scott Jacobson said. She is a tremendous player with a very good game. Spurti has a very aggressive baseline game and loves to attack when the opportunity presents itself. She has had tremendous success on the international level, and we expect her to have an immediate and positive impact on our program this coming season.

BEFORE NEBRASKAShivalingaiah was a decorated junior player. The

talented recruit won the ITF U18 Junior World Ranking singles and doubles Championship at Colombo and was a finalist in the ITF U18 Junior World Ranking Singles Championship at Bahrain and Colombo. Shivalingaiah won the ITF U18 Junior Doubles Championship at

Honors and Awards No. 232 ITF Junior U18 World Ranking No. 1110 International WTA Womens Ranking Best Sports Person - Tennis Award, (Karnataka Olympic Association

2012)

Spurti Shivalingaiah

Guwahati and Chennai while also becoming a finalist in the ITF U18 Juniors Doubles Championships in Bahrain, Jordan, Colombo and Delhi. Shivalingaiah reached a ranking of 232 in the ITF U18 Junior World Ranking as well as ranked No. 1,110 in the International WTA Womens ranking. Shivalingaiah was honored and presented with the Karnataka Olympic Association Award as the Best Sports Person - Tennis by the Governor of Karnataka on Nov. 22, 2012. PERSONAL

A native of Bangalore, India, Shivalingaiah is the daughter of Shivalingaiah Annaiah and Bhavani Reddy, born on July 12, 1995. Shivalingaiah has one sister, Shreya, and has not declared a major yet as she attends the College of Business Administration.

WHY SHIVALINGAIAH CHOSE NEBRASKAI chose Nebraska because of the excellent sports

infrastructure, campus and a good tennis program. Also, Coach Scott Jacobson is very experienced and an extremely positive person. Its a great opportunity to work with him.

2013 REVIEW | FOUR CONSECUTIVE NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES


The Nebraska womens tennis team produced its most historical season ever in 2012-13, finishing with a 24-6 overall record. It was NUs fourth consecutive 20-win campaign, and the Huskers fourth straight NCAA Tournament appearance as well as their first-ever Sweet 16 qualification. Nebraska defeated 13 nationally ranked teams in 2013 and finished the year with the schools highest national ranking ever at No. 16. I believe this season was significant as it brought more exposure to our program both nationally and internationally, Nebraska Coach Scott Jacobson said. We are hopeful that the success of our program will lead to talented young athletes from all over the world to consider our Husker family. Every year is important, Jacobson said. The long-term success of our program is due to talented young athletes committed to the concept of team first. 16 of the past 17 years, our program has obtained a national ranking, placing it in the top 25 percent of all NCAA division one programs on a consistent basis. The past four years our program has elevated to a level comparable to the top five to ten percent of programs throughout the nation. We hope to continue the tradition that has been present with a group of very young, but talented, individuals entering our program. The Huskers kicked off their fall campaign at the Racquet Club Midland Invitational, Riviera All-American Championships and the ITA Central Region Championships. NU logged playing time that prepared the Scarlet and Cream for its most successful season in history. Transitioning into the spring season, Nebraska tallied a couple of victories over Eastern Michigan and Creighton at home before hosting the ITA Kick-

off Weekend event. The event brought nationally-ranked Georgia Tech, Notre Dame and Tennessee to the Nebraska Tennis Center. All teams were in the ITA top 25 and provided action-packed matches. NU defeated then-ranked No. 23 Tennessee 4-3 and No. 18 Notre Dame 4-1 to win the event and claim their spot in the ITA National Indoor Team Championships. Before heading to the ITA National Team Indoor event, the Cornhuskers defeated Big Ten opponents No. 55 Ohio State 4-2 on the road. At the ITA Team Indoors, NU faced three more top 25 ranked teams. The Scarlet and Cream began the event with a loss to No. 10 Miami 4-2 but bounced back with two strong wins over No. 21 Vanderbilt by a score of 4-3 and No. 15 Baylor at 4-1. The Cornhuskers rattled off eight more consecutive victories to bring their winning streak to ten matches. This marked the sixth straight season NU unleashed at least 10 wins in a row. The most important of the eight triumphs was that over No. 7-ranked Northwestern, which played a pivotal role in the seasons results. NU remained in the ITA Top 25 the entire season and the highest ranking the Cornhuskers were able to achieve throughout the season was No. 6 in the nation, the highest to date in school history. In conference play, Nebraska dropped only one match to No. 7 Michigan in a 5-2 defeat on the road. The Scarlet and Cream went on to become the Big Ten Champions for the regular season with a 10-1 conference mark, sharing it with the only team to beat them, Michigan. The Big Ten regular season title was the teams first conference title since 1978 when NU was in the Big Eight and pre-dating the Scott Jacobson era. At the Big Ten Tournament, NU started the event with a victory over Minnesota 4-0, pitting

2012-13 SEASON FACTSOVERALL RECORD ........................................... 24-6 Home .............................................................16-0 Road .................................................................8-6 Neutral .............................................................3-4 Record in 7-0 Matches ......................................6-0 Record in 6-1 Matches ......................................6-0 Record in 5-2 Matches ......................................1-3 Record in 5-1 Matches ......................................1-0 Record in 5-0 Matches ......................................1-0 Record in 4-3 Matches ......................................3-0 Record in 4-0 Matches ......................................2-0 Record in 4-2 Matches ......................................1-1 Record in 4-1 Matches ......................................3-2

BIG TEN RECORD ............................................ 10-1 Home ................................................................5-0 Road .................................................................5-1

BIG TEN CONFERENCE FINAL STANDINGS ........T-1st 1. Michigan .....................................................10-1 Nebraska .....................................................10-1 3. Northwestern ........................................... 9-2 4. Purdue ..........................................................8-3 5. Indiana ..........................................................6-5 Illinois ...........................................................6-5 7. Penn State ....................................................4-7 8. Iowa ..............................................................3-8 Ohio State .....................................................3-8 Minnesota ....................................................3-8 Wisconsin .....................................................3-8 12. Michigan State ..........................................1-10 RECORD VS. RANKED OPPONENTS .................. 13-5

HIGHEST TEAM ITA RANK ..........6th (school record)

SPRING SINGLES RECORD.............................117-48 Mary Weatherholt ..........................................30-2 Patricia Veresova ............................................21-5 Maggy Lehmicke .............................................20-9

SPRING DOUBLES RECORD ............................ 62-16 Weinreich/Weinstein ......................................27-2 Veresova/Weatherholt ...................................22-3 Lehmicke/Zgierska ............................................8-9

BIG TEN SINGLES RECORD ............................. 44-17 Mary Weatherholt ..........................................11-0 Patricia Veresova ..............................................9-2 Stefanie Weinstein ............................................7-2

BIG TEN DOUBLES RECORD ............................. 22-5 Weinstein/Weinreich ......................................11-0 Veresova/Weatherholt .....................................9-0

OVERALL SINGLES RECORD ..........................134-74 Mary Weatherholt ..........................................30-2 Patricia Veresova ......................................... 23-10 Stefanie Weinstein ....................................... 23-10

OVERALL COMBINED RECORD ...................264-125 Mary Weatherholt ..........................................52-6 Stefanie Weinstein ....................................... 51-16 Patricia Veresova ......................................... 48-15

Nebraska Advances To NCAA Sweet 16, Weatherholt NCAA Singles Championship Runner-up

Mary Weatherholt had an amazing season in 2013 by earning the singles runner-up at the NCAA singles tournament and putting together a record of 52-6 in combined play, receiving her second consecutive Big Ten Womens Tennis Athlete of the Year award and becoming the winningest player in Nebraska history and the only player to reach 200 wins with her 208 combined total.

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