Lamar Cardinals and Lady Cardinals tennis

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Lamar Cardinals tennis

Lamar Cardinals
UniversityLamar University
Athletic directorJeff O'Malley
Head coachScott Shankles (12th season)
ConferenceSouthland
LocationBeaumont, TX
Home CourtThompson Family Tennis Center
(Capacity: 400)
NicknameCardinals
ColorsRed and white[1]
   
NCAA Tournament championships
1967 (NCAA College Division Doubles Championship)
NCAA Tournament appearances
1962*, 1967*, 2016, 2017, 2018
*NCAA College Division
Conference Tournament championships
Southland 2016, 2017, 2018
Conference regular season champions
Lone Star 1952*, 1953*, 1954*, 1955*, 1956*, 1957*, 1958*, 1959*, 1960*, 1961*, 1962**, 1963**
Southland 1967**, 1973**, 1974***, 1975, 1976, 2016, 2017
Western Athletic Conference 2022
*NAIA
**NCAA College Division
***NCAA Division II

The Lamar Cardinals tennis team is the men's team representing Lamar University in the sport of tennis. The team started competition at the four year college level in 1952. The Cardinals compete in NCAA Division I's Southland Conference. Home matches are at the 16 court on campus Thompson Family Tennis Center in Beaumont, Texas. Scott Shankles has been the Cardinals' head coach since the 2010–11 season.[2]

Championships

The Cardinals have won championships ranging from the conference level up to the national level. At the national level, the Cardinals won the NAIA National Championship in Singles and Doubles in 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958. The Cardinals also won the NAIA singles championship in 1959, and 1960. At the NCAA College Division level, the Cardinals won the National Singles Championship in 1967. The Cardinals won an NCAA College Division Regional Championship in both Singles and Doubles 1962. At the NCAA Division I level, the Cardinals won three Southland Conference tournament championships and represented the Southland Conference in the NCAA Division I Men's Tennis tournament in 2016, 2017, and 2018. The Cardinals also won the Southland Conference regular season championship at the NCAA Division I level (1975, 1976, 2016, and 2017). The Cardinals won the WAC regular season championship in 2022.

In addition, Lamar won the Southland Conference regular season championship at the NCAA College Division level (1967 and 1973); at the NCAA Division II level (1974); and at the NCAA Division I level (1975, 1976, 2016, and 2017).

Honors

Southland Conference Player of the Year

  • Jakob Paulsen – 2003[3]
  • Filip Kanczula – 2008[3]
  • Michael Feucht – 2016[4]

Western Athletic Conofernce Player of the Year

  • Sancho Arbizu – 2022

Southland Conference Newcomer of the Year

  • Filip Kanczula – 2006[3]

Southland Conference Freshman of the Year

  • Jakob Paulsen – 2002[3]
  • Benny Scheiwzer – 2015[3]

Western Athletic Conference Freshman of the Year

  • Sancho Arbizu – 2022

Southland Conference Coach of the Year

  • Ron Westbrooks – 1973, '75, '76, '82[3]
  • Scott Shankles – 2016[4]

Western Athletic Conference Coach of the Year

  • Scott Shankles – 2022

Year-by-Year Results

Season Overall
record		 Conference
record		 Conference
standing		 Postseason Final
nat'l rank		 Notes
NCAA Year-by-Year Results
1952 3-3-1
1953 2-4 1st Lone Star Champions
1954 7-4-1 1st Lone Star Champions
1955 16–1 1st NAIA National Champions Lone Star Champions, NAIA National Champions
1956 13–0 1st NAIA National Champions Lone Star Champions, NAIA National Champions
1957 20-0-1 1st NAIA National Champions Lone Star Champions, NAIA National Champions
1958 20-1 1st NAIA National Champions Lone Star Champions, NAIA National Champions
1959 10-2-1 1st NAIA National Champions Lone Star Champions, NAIA National Champions
1960 15-0 1st NAIA National Champions Lone Star Champions, NAIA National Champions
1961 14–0 1st Lone Star Champions, transitioning to NCAA
1962 17-0 1st NCAA College Division Regional Champions Lone Star Champions, NCAA College Division Regional Champions
1963 10–3–1 1st Lone Star Champions
1964 11–4 2nd
1965 11–3–2 2nd
1966 11–3–1 2nd
1967 7–7–2 1st 1st NCAA College Division Regional Champions Southland Conference Champions, NCAA College Division Regional Champions
1968 14–4–3 3–0–1 2nd
1969 5–11 3–1 3rd
1970 6–7 3–1 2nd
1971 8–8 2nd
1972 10–10 4–1 2nd
1973 9–14 4–0 1st
1974 12–14 2–1 1st
1975 15–10 4–0 1st Southland Conference Champion
1976 13–7 4–0 1st Southland Conference Champion
1977 8–12 2–2 2nd
1978 10–13 2–2 3rd
1979 11–11 2–2 3rd
1980 20–10 – 3rd
1981 19–15 – 3rd
1982 11–8 – 2nd
1983 11–13 – 4th
1984 14–10 – 3rd
1985 13–10 – 3rd
1986 11–9 – 4th
1987 8–12 – 5th
1988 0–7 – No results
1989 – – No results
1990 – – No results
1991 – – No results
1992 – – No results
1993 3–16 –
1994 5–13 –
1995 8–12 –
1996 8–11 –
1997 13–8 –
1998 7–11 –
1999 4–16 0–4 5th
2000 7–18 1–3 4th
2001 4–18 1–5 6th
2002 7–14 2–5 5th
2003 8–12 1–4 5th
2004 5–16 0–5 6th
2005 9–13 2–4 4th
2006 3–18 1–5 5th
2007 9–13 3–3 3rd
2008 7–16 1–5 7th
2009 7–12 0–5 7th
2010 13–11 0–5 6th
2011 9–12 2–3 4th
2012 7–11 1–4 6th 53rd singles[5]
2013 4–17 2–3 4th
2014 14–13 2–4 5th
2015 13–11 4–1 2nd 53rd doubles[5]
2016 17–5 5–0 1st NCAA Division I first round 58th team,[6] 69th doubles[7] SLC regular and tournament champions, NCAA Division I first round, 61st ITA overall team ranking, 8th ITA Team Regional ranking
2017 17–8 4–1 1st NCAA Division I first round SLC regular and tournament champions, NCAA Division I first round, 8th ITA Team Regional ranking[8]
2018 10–14 2–3 4th NCAA Division I first round SLC tournament champions, NCAA Division I first round, 10th ITA Team Regional ranking[9]
2019 6–18 1–4 6th
2020 7–12 0–0
2021 11–9 3–2 3rd
2022 17–8 6–0 1st WAC regular season champion

Sources:[10] [11]

Head coaching history

# Name Years Record
Won-Loss Records
1 Lewis Hilley 1952—1962 137–15–4
2 Bill Tipton 1963—1964 21–7–1
3 Dan Mullin 1965—1966 22–6–3
4 Pete Yates 1967—1970 32–29–5
5 Ron Westbrooks 1971—1987 203–186–0
6 Al Driscole * 1988—1991 ?–?–?
7 Tim Calhoun 1992—1994 8–41–0
8 Claire Pollard 1995—1998 36–42–0
9 Tom Lowry 1999—2000 11–34–0
10 David Wong 2001—2006 32–73–0
11 Aldrin Campos 2007 9–13–0
12 Greg Davis 2008—2010 27–39–0
13 Scott Shankles 2011— 133–192–0
  • Records not available

Source:[11]

Postseason results

NCAA Division I

Year Round Opponent Result/Score
Results
2016 First Round Texas L 0–4[12]
2017 First Round Baylor L 0–4[13]
2018 First Round Texas A&M L 0–4[14]

Lamar Lady Cardinals tennis

Lamar Lady Cardinals
UniversityLamar University
Athletic directorJeff O'Malley
Head coachDavid Wong (17th season)
ConferenceSouthland
LocationBeaumont, TX
Home CourtThompson Family Tennis Center
(Capacity: 400)
NicknameCardinals
ColorsRed and white[15]
   
NCAA Tournament championships
*NAIAW Doubles Championship - 1973
*TAIAW Doubles Championship - 1972, 1973
*TAIAW Singles Championship - 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973
NCAA Tournament appearances
*NAIAW 1970*, 1971*, 1972*, 1973*
NCAA 2008
Conference Tournament championships
Southland 2008
Conference regular season champions
American South 1988 Southland 1983, 1985

The Lamar Lady Cardinals tennis team is the women's team representing Lamar University in the sport of tennis. The team started competition around 1968.[16] The Lady Cardinals compete in NCAA Division I's Southland Conference. Home matches are at the 16 court on campus Thompson Family Tennis Center in Beaumont, Texas. David Wong has been the Lady Cardinals' head coach since the 2001 season.[17]

The team competed with the Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women until 1981 when it began competition as an NCAA Division I team. In AIAW competition, the doubles team of Cathy Beene and Linda Rupert won the National AIAW Doubles championship in 1973. Beene and Rupert also captured four Texas AIAW Singles championships (Beene – 1970, 71 and Rupert – 1972, 73) and two Texas AIAW Doubles championships (1972, 73). In NCAA competition, the Lady Cardinals have won two Southland Conference championships (1983 and 1985), one Southland Conference tournament championship (2008), and one American South Conference championship (1988).

Honors

Southland Conference Player of the Year

Southland Conference Newcomer of the Year

  • Pamela Martinez – 2006[18]
  • Carolina Salas – 2012[18]

Southland Conference Freshman of the Year

  • Kaltrina Harbuzi – 2007[18]
  • Mariaryeni Gutiérrez – 2008[18]

Southland Conference Coach of the Year

  • Ron Westbrooks – 1973, '75, '76, '82[18]
  • Scott Shankles – 2016[4]

Lamar Lady Cardinal Career Coaching Records

Coach Seasons Overall record Winning
Percentage
Career Coaching Records
Pat Park 1968–75 not available
Raye Holt 1976–77 6–8 .429
Linda Thomas 1978–80 N/A N/A
Debbie Gheezi 1981–88 112–93 .546
Carol Gore 1989–91 14–32 .304
Tim Calhoun 1992–93 14–23 .378
Claire Pollard 1994–98 62–39 .613
Tom Lowry 1999–2000 22–28 .440
David Wong 2001–present 205–181 .531
Overall 46 Seasons 435–404 .518

Note: Overall is misstated since it is based only on available records. Records for at least seven seasons of the program beginning are unavailable.

Stadium

Thompson Family Tennis Center

Thompson Family Tennis Center
Map
Former namesLamar Tennis Facility (pre 2009)
LocationE Virginia Street, Beaumont, Texas
Coordinates30°02′32.3″N 94°04′42.3″W / 30.042306°N 94.078417°W / 30.042306; -94.078417
OwnerLamar University
OperatorLamar University
TypeStadium
Genre(s)Tennis matches
Seating typebleacher, bench
CapacityStadium courts: 400
Remaining courts 600 plus
Scoreboardelectronic, digital
Construction
Renovated2009
Tenants
Lamar Cardinals tennis
Lamar Lady Cardinals tennis

The Thompson Family Tennis Center was completely renovated in 2009. The center has 16 outside courts including 5 stadium courts with covered seating for 400. Additional seating for over 600 spectators is provided for the remaining eleven courts. The center features an electronic scoreboard capable of scoring six matches at once. The tennis support building includes a pro shop/meeting room, locker rooms, restrooms, and storage room.

Thompson Family Tennis Center
  • Tennis Courts toward the grandstands
    Tennis Courts toward the grandstands
  • Tennis Courts – View of the grandstands
    Tennis Courts – View of the grandstands

References

  1. ^ Lamar University Athletics Visual Standards Manual (PDF). Retrieved April 22, 2017.
  2. ^ "2017-18 Men's Tennis Coaching Staff". Lamar University Athletics. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
  3. ^ a b c d e f "Southland Conference 2016 Men's Tennis" (PDF). Southland Conference. pp. 1–2. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
  4. ^ a b c James Dixon (April 21, 2016). "Feucht Lands SLC Player of the Year Honors". Lamar University Athletics. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
  5. ^ a b "Oracle/ITA Division I Men's National Collegiate Doubles Rankings - June 3". Intercollegiate Tennis Association. June 3, 2015. Retrieved June 8, 2018.
  6. ^ "Oracle/ITA Collegiate Tennis Rankings Division I Men's National Team - May 25th". Intercollegiate Tennis Association. May 25, 2016. Retrieved June 8, 2018.
  7. ^ "Oracle/ITA Collegiate Tennis Rankings Division I Men's National Doubles - June 1". Intercollegiate Tennis Association. June 1, 2016. Retrieved June 8, 2018.
  8. ^ "Oracle/ITA Division I Men's Texas Regional Rankings - June 7". Intercollegiate Tennis Association. June 7, 2017. Retrieved June 8, 2018.
  9. ^ "Oracle/ITA Division I Men's Texas Regional Rankings - June 6". Intercollegiate Tennis Association. June 6, 2018. Retrieved June 8, 2018.
  10. ^ "2018 Tennis Record Book" (PDF). Southland Conference. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
  11. ^ a b "2017 Tennis Information Guide". Lamar University Athletics. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
  12. ^ James Dixon (May 13, 2016). "Texas Tops Cards at NCAA Opening Round". Lamar University Athletics. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
  13. ^ James Dixon (May 12, 2017). "Cards Fall to Bears at NCAA Championships". Lamar University Athletics. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
  14. ^ James Dixon (May 11, 2018). "Cards Drop NCAA Opener at Texas A&M". Lamar University Athletics. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
  15. ^ Lamar University Athletics Visual Standards Manual (PDF). Retrieved April 22, 2017.
  16. ^ Pat Murray (January 29, 2016). "Former LU coach Pat Park to be honored". Lamar University Athletics. Retrieved July 23, 2018. Park... came to LU in 1968 as the women's tennis coach (1968-75).
  17. ^ "David Wong - 2018-19 Women's Tennis Coaching Staff - Lamar University". Lamar University Athletics. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
  18. ^ a b c d e f g h "Lamar University Women's Media Tennis Guide". Lamar University Athletics. p. 29. Retrieved July 19, 2018.