Baylor Bears tennis
| Baylor Bears | |
|---|---|
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| Founded | 1970 |
| University | Baylor University |
| Conference | Big 12 |
| Location | Waco, TX |
| Head coach | Matt Knoll (16th year) |
| Home stadium |
Baylor Hurd Tennis Center (Capacity: 1,600) |
| Nickname | Bears |
| Colors |
Green and Gold[1] |
| National Championships | |
| 2004 | |
| NCAA Tournament appearances | |
| 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | |
| Conference tournament champions | |
| Big 12: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2014 | |
| Conference champions | |
| Big 12: 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015 | |
The Baylor Bears tennis team represents Baylor University in NCAA Division I college tennis. The team belongs to the Big 12 Conference and plays home matches at the Mark Hurd Tennis Facility. The Bears are currently led by head coach Matt Knoll, and the Lady Bears are led by head coach Joey Scrivano. The 2010 season will mark Coach Knoll's 14th year at the helm of the program. Knoll's assistant coach is Christopher Brandi, a former player for the University of Florida. Scrivano's assistant coach is Alison Ojedo, a former player for the University of Tennessee.
History
Men's tennis debuted at Baylor University in 1970, but did not become a popular sport on campus until the arrival of Matt Knoll in 1997. After a 13–12 campaign in his inaugural year, Coach Knoll led the team to its first NCAA Tournament appearance in 1998. The team has made 15 straight NCAA Tournament appearances, advancing to the Round of 16 or farther in 12 of those 15 years.
In 2000, the team won its first conference championship. The team has won 11 conference championships dating from 2000 to 2013 and has won the conference tournament 8 times in the past 9 years. The Bears' streak of conference championships came to an end during the 2010 season due to losses to Big 12 rival The University of Texas at Austin. However, the Bears would return the following year to claim the 2011 regular season conference title and the 2013 regular season title.
Stadium
Baylor tennis plays their home matches at the Mark Hurd Tennis Facility. Opened in 2000, the facility contains 12 outdoor courts, and a clubhouse with offices. The listed capacity of the center is 3,000, including amphitheater seating. There is chair-back seating along the baselines for 1,200. Also, a LED scoreboard has been built in the middle of the front six courts, allowing an easier time for fans to keep track of several matches at once. The Hawkins Indoor Tennis Center was completed in 2013, the $7 million building includes six courts and more than 34,000 square-feet of space.
Baylor Tennis Center has hosted numerous postseason events since its construction. It has hosted first and second round action of the NCAA tournament eight times (2000, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010) and has hosted the Big 12 Tournament three times (2001 & 2006 & 2011) and will host a more in the future.
Year-by-year results
| Season | Overall Record | Conference Record | Conference Standing | Postseason | Final Nat'l Rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 13–12 | 3–6 | 8th | None | Matt Knoll First Year | |
| 1998 | 15–9 | 7–2 | T-2nd | NCAA First Round | #26 | |
| 1999 | 25–4 | 7–1 | 2nd | NCAA Elite Eight | #10 | |
| 2000 | 23–6 | 8–0 | 1st | NCAA Round of 16 | #7 | |
| 2001 | 12–12 | 6–2 | 2nd | NCAA First Round | #30 | |
| 2002 | 27–2 | 7–0 | 1st | NCAA Round of 16 | #7 | Big 12 Tournament Champions |
| 2003 | 28–2 | 7–0 | 1st | NCAA Elite Eight | #4 | Big 12 Tournament Champions |
| 2004 | 32–2 | 7–0 | 1st | NCAA National Champions | #1 | Big 12 Tournament Champions |
| 2005 | 33–1 | 7–0 | 1st | NCAA National Runner-Up | #2 | Big 12 Tournament Champions |
| 2006 | 25–7 | 6–1 | 1st | NCAA Final Four | #4 | |
| 2007 | 28–4 | 6–0 | 1st | NCAA Final Four | #4 | Big 12 Tournament Champions |
| 2008 | 25–9 | 5–1 | 1st | NCAA Elite Eight | #8 | Big 12 Tournament Champions |
| 2009 | 26–6 | 6–0 | 1st | NCAA Elite Eight | #7 | Big 12 Tournament Champions |
| 2010 | 24–7 | 4–2 | 3rd | NCAA Elite Eight | #7 | Big 12 Tournament 3rd Place |
| 2011 | 22–5 | 6–0 | 1st | NCAA Round of 16 | #6 | |
| 2012 | 19–12 | 3–2 | 3rd | NCAA Round of 16 | #18 | Big 12 Tournament 2nd Place |
| 2013 | 22–6 | 5–0 | 1st | NCAA Round of 16 | #13 | Big 12 Tournament 2nd Place |
| 2014 | 26–6 | 4–1 | 1st | NCAA Elite Eight | Big 12 Tournament Champions | |
| TOTALS | 377–100 | 97–17 |
Former players
References
- ↑ "Baylor University – Graphic Standards – Official Colors". Baylor.edu. 2013-10-15. Retrieved 2016-03-23.