University of Mobile

Pair Of Men's Tennis Players Earn Academic Honors

MHicks — Sun, 19 May 2013 01:28:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- Fernando Paiva and Karlis Stonis earned some academic honors. Paiva was named Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athlete, and he and Karlis Stonis were named to the Capital One Academic All-District Men's At-Large Teams.

Men's Tennis Falls At NAIA National Championship

MHicks — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:48:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The University of Mobile men's tennis team fell 0-9 to Cumberland University on day one of action at the 2013 NAIA Men's Tennis National Championship Tuesday at the Mobile Tennis Center. Mobile finishes the season with a 9-5 overall record. This was Mobile's sixth-straight trip to nationals and 13th overall.

Men's And Women's Tennis Add Signees

MHicks — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:42:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- University of Mobile men's and women's tennis Head Coach Uwe Tittl announced the signing of Navarre High School's Jordan Grissom for the women's program and Gulf Breeze High School's Ben Lockhart for the men's program.

Rams To Open National Tourney Against No. 9 Cumberland

MHicks — Tue, 07 May 2013 22:37:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The University of Mobile men's tennis team will open play at the 2013 NAIA Men's Tennis National Championship Tuesday, May 14 at 9 a.m. against 9th-ranked Cumberland. The tournament takes place May 14-18 at the Mobile Tennis Center.

Men's Tennis Headed To National Tournament

MHicks — Tue, 07 May 2013 00:16:00 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo.-- The University of Mobile men's tennis team will be making its sixth-straight appearance at the 2013 NAIA Men's Tennis National Championship, as announced by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Monday. Mobile (9-4) beat out Spring Hill for the host bid, and is making its 13 trip to nationals overall. The Rams won the title in 1993 and 1997.

Five Rams Earn SSAC Men's Tennis Honors

MHicks — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:49:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The Southern States Athletic Conference released the year-end men's tennis awards and the University of Mobile had five student-athletes honored. Karlis Stonis, a sophomore from Latvia, was named 2nd-Team All-Conference and All-Academic Team.

Men's Tennis Falls At SSAC Tournament

MHicks — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 21:54:00 GMT

MONTGOMERY, Ala-- Coastal Georgia topped the University of Mobile men's tennis team 5-0 in a battle of teams receiving votes in the NAIA Top-25 at the Southern States Athletic Conference Tournament Saturday morning. Mobile (9-4) will next compete at the 2013 NAIA Men's Tennis National Championship May 14-18 at the Mobile Tennis Center.

UMobile Men Best Badgers; Earn Host Bid To Nationals

MHicks — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 02:13:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The University of Mobile men's tennis team crushed Spring Hill 8-1 in a non-conference match Tuesday afternoon. Mobile (9-3, 2-2) is done with the regular season. The SSAC Championship takes place April 18-21 in Montgomery, Ala. The Rams have locked up the host bid for the 2013 NAIA Men's Tennis National Championship.

UMobile Men Fall At NCAA-I Jackson State

MHicks — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 01:53:00 GMT

JACKSON, Miss-- The University of Mobile men's tennis team fell 3-6 to NCAA-I Jackson State University Friday afternoon. Mobile (8-3, 2-2) will battle Spring Hill Tuesday, April 9 at 1:30 pm at the Mobile Tennis Center.

No. 14 Blazers Beat UMobile In Men's Tennis

MHicks — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 02:31:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The 14th-ranked Belhaven University Blazers took down Mobile 8-1 in Southern States Athletic Conference men's tennis action Tuesday. Mobile (8-2, 2-2) visits Millsaps April 4 at 1 pm.

UMobile Men Drop First Match To No. 6 William Carey

MHicks — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 23:33:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The 6th-ranked William Carey University men's tennis team defeated the University of Mobile 8-1 in Southern States Athletic Conference action Wednesday. Mobile (8-1, 2-1) next plays Rust College in Jackson, Miss., March 22 at 4 pm.

UMobile Men's Tennis Moves To 8-0

MHicks — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 02:40:00 GMT

MONTGOMERY, Ala-- The University of Mobile men's tennis team defeated NCAA-III Huntingdon College 7-2 Tuesday in road action. The Rams took two-of-three in doubles, getting 8-3 wins from Lucas Tristao - Guilherme Arcaro and Fernando Paiva - Bruno Marques at No. 2 and 3 doubles.

UMobile Men Blank Badgers With 9-0 Win

MHicks — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 02:03:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The University of Mobile men's tennis team dominated rival Spring Hill College 9-0 in Southern States Athletic Conference action Friday evening. Mobile (7-0, 2-0) visits Huntingdon College March 19 at 1 pm.

Men's Tennis Stays Unbeaten With 8-1 Home Victory

MHicks — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:56:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The University of Mobile men's tennis team improved to 6-0 on the season with an 8-1 victory over visiting Transylvania Wednesday. Mobile (6-0, 1-0) hosts rival Spring Hill Friday at 5 pm. The Rams took two-of-three doubles points and then swept the visitors in singles play.

UMobile Men Beat LeTourneau 8-1

MHicks — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 01:26:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The University of Mobile men's tennis team moved to 5-0 on the season with an 8-1 victory over visiting LeTourneau University Monday. Mobile (5-0, 1-0) hosts Transylvania Wednesday at 2:30 pm.

Men's Tennis Cruises To SSAC Road Win

MHicks — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 23:56:00 GMT

NEW ORLEANS, La.-- The University of Mobile men's tennis team defeated Loyola University 8-1 in road Southern States Athletic Conference action. Mobile (4-0, 1-0) hosts LeTourneau University March 11 at 1 pm. Mobile swept doubles play, with an 8-1 win from Marcio Dal Pont and Santiago Casucci at No. 2 and an 8-2 win from Lucas Tristao and Guilherme Arcaro at No. 3.

UMobile Men Blank Visiting Bulldogs

MHicks — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 20:30:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The University of Mobile men's tennis team blanked visiting Tougaloo College by a 9-0 margin in non-conference action Saturday morning. Mobile (3-0) visits Loyola University March 1 at 1:30 pm.

Rams Move To 2-0 With 8-1 Victory At Home

MHicks — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 00:26:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The University of Mobile men's tennis team picked up its second-straight 8-1 victory in Southern States Athletic Conference action Saturday, defeating visiting Loyola University. Mobile (2-0, 2-0) hosts Tougaloo College Saturday, Feb. 16 at 9 am.

Rams Open Season With 8-1 Conference Win

MHicks — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 04:55:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The University of Mobile men's tennis team picked up an 8-1 victory over Emmanuel College in Southern States Athletic Conference action to open the 2013 season Friday evening. Mobile (1-0, 1-0) will host Loyola University Saturday at 9:30 am.

Rams Fall To #9 Point Loma At National Championship

MHicks — Tue, 15 May 2012 21:57:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The University of Mobile men's tennis team fell 1-8 to 9th-ranked Point Loma Nazarene University Tuesday on day one of the 2012 NAIA Men's Tennis National Championship. Mobile ends the season with a 7-6 overall record. This was Mobile's 5th-straight trip to the tournament. Point Loma advances to face Xavier University Wednesday at 1 pm. Point Loma's No. 1 doubles duo of Tyler Bowman and Gregory de Andrade picked up an 8-2 win, and then each team picked up a comeback victory in the final two matches. Point Loma rallied from down 5-6 to take the 3rd doubles slot 8-6 and Mobile's No. 2 duo of Lucas Tristao and Guilherme Arcaro rallied from down 7-6 to win 9-8 (5).

Pairings Released For 2012 NAIA Men's Tennis National Championship

MHicks — Tue, 08 May 2012 19:04:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics released the pairings for the 2012 NAIA Men's Tennis National Championship Tuesday. The University of Mobile's first round opponent will be No. 10 seed Point Loma Nazarene (Calif.). The Rams are the 23rd seed in the tournament. Opening round matches will take place May 15 at 1 pm. The tournament is being held at the Copeland-Cox Tennis Center. All men's matches during the tourney will be at 1 pm, and the Championship will be May 19 at 2 pm.

Rams Qualify For Men's Tennis National Championship

MHicks — Mon, 07 May 2012 22:18:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The University of Mobile men's tennis team is makings its fifth-straight trip to the NAIA Men's Tennis National Championship, as announced by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Monday. The Rams earned the host berth. Twenty-four teams will converge on the Copeland-Cox Tennis Center May 15-19. Bracket and pairings will be announced Tuesday. Twelve teams qualified by winning their conference tournaments, there were 10 at-large selections and Fresno Pacific qualified by winning the GSAC regular-season title.

UMobile Men's Tennis Blanks Badgers 8-0

MHicks — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:56:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The University of Mobile men's tennis team capped the 2012 regular season with an 8-0 win over rival Spring Hill College. Mobile (7-5, 2-2) earns the host bid to the 2012 NAIA Men's Tennis National Championship May 15-19 at the Mobile Tennis Center. The Rams swept doubles play, and then kept the momentum going in singles action. Fernando Paiva-Karlis Stonis, Guilherme Arcaro-Lucas Tristao and Enzo Correa-Beau Bryars won in doubles play.

Men's Tennis Student-Athletes Earn SSAC Honors

MHicks — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:13:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The University of Mobile men's tennis team had several student-athletes honored with the release of the Southern States Athletic Conference year-end awards. Fernando Paiva, a junior from Brazil, was named the SSAC Men's Tennis Newcomer of the Year. Paiva compiled a 5-1 record at No. 1 singles for the Rams, and teamed up with Karlis Stonis to go 5-4 at No. 1 doubles.

No. 15 Blazers Take Down Rams At SSAC Tourney

MHicks — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 02:53:00 GMT

MONTGOMERY, Ala-- The 15th-ranked Belhaven University Blazers defeated the University of Mobile 5-0 at the 2012 SSAC Men's Tennis Tournament Friday. The Rams (6-5, 2-2) will host rival Spring Hill Wednesday at a time to be announced. The Blazers' Nicolas Osario and Gabriel Prado held of the Rams' Fernando Paiva and Karlis Stonis 8-6 at No. 1 doubles, and took the other two doubles matches by 8-2 and 8-3 margins.

No. 15 Blazers Defeat UMobile Men 8-1

MHicks — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 18:51:00 GMT

JACKSON, Miss-- The 15th-ranked Belhaven University Blazers defeated the University of Mobile 8-1 in Southern States Athletic Conference men's tennis action Saturday. Mobile (6-4, 2-2) is receiving votes in the latest NAIA Top-25 poll and will next compete at the 2012 SSAC Tournament April 19-21 at Lagoon Park in Montgomery, Ala. Fernando Paiva and Karlis Stonis put up a battle before falling 8-6 at No. 1 doubles, but the Blazers took the other two doubles matches by a combined 16-2 margin.

Rams Cruise Past Tougaloo College

MHicks — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 02:30:00 GMT

JACKSON, Miss-- The University of Mobile men's tennis team cruised by non-conference opponent Tougaloo College in a pair of matches Friday, winning the first match 8-0, and following that with a 9-0 victory. The teams played a pair to make up for an earlier postponed match. Mobile (6-3, 2-2) visits No. 15 Belhaven Saturday at 1 pm. In the opener, the doubles tandems of Lucas Tristao-Guilherme Aarcaro, Billy Musgrove-Clint Key and Fernando Paiva-Kyle Kirkpatrick won their three matches by a combined 24-6 margin to put the Rams ahead 3-0.

UMobile Men's Tennis Falls At Millsaps

MHicks — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 03:12:00 GMT

JACKSON, Miss-- The University of Mobile men's tennis team fell at NCAA-III affiliate Millsaps College 4-5 Thursday evening. Mobile (4-3, 2-2) will visit Tougaloo College for a pair of matches April 13 at 2 and 5 pm. The Rams took a 2-1 lead after doubles play, thanks to wins from the teams of Lucas Tristao-Guilherme Arcaro and Enzo Correa-Bruno Marques.

UMobile Men's Tennis Falls To William Carey

MHicks — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:17:00 GMT

HATTIESBURG, Miss-- The 11th-ranked William Carey University men's tennis team defeated the University of Mobile 9-0 in Southern States Athletic Conference action Tuesday. Mobile (4-2, 2-2) next plays April 13 at Tougaloo College.

UMobile Men Bash Badgers 8-1 In Tennis

MHicks — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 01:50:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The University of Mobile men's tennis team dominated Spring Hill College by an 8-1 score in Southern States Athletic Conference action Tuesday. Mobile (4-1, 2-1) next plays at Millsaps College March 30 at 1 pm. Spring Hill managed only a win at No. 2 doubles, but the Rams took the other two doubles matches by 8-4 and 8-2 scores.

No. 25 Blazers Top Rams In Men's Tennis Action

MHicks — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 23:24:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The 25th-ranked Belhaven University Blazers topped the University of Mobile 6-3 in Southern States Athletic Conference action Saturday morning. Mobile (3-1, 1-1) will next play at Spring Hill March 27 at 4 pm. Belhaven rallied for a win at No. 3 doubles and took No. 2 doubles by an 8-1 margin, but the Rams' No. 1 doubles tandem of Fernando Paiva and Karlis Stonis rallied for a 9-8 (7-5) win to salvage a point.

Men's Tennis Grabs 6-0 Win At LaGrange

MHicks — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 23:49:00 GMT

LAGRANGE, Ga-- The University of Mobile men's tennis team blanked LaGrange College 6-0 in non-conference action Wednesday. Mobile (3-0) hosts Loyola University Saturday at 10 am. The doubles teams of Paiva-Stonis, Correa-Marques and Tristao-Arcaro blanked each of their opponents to set the Rams up with a 3-0 lead.

Men's Tennis Blanks NCAA-II Tuskegee

MHicks — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 04:26:00 GMT

TUSKEGEE, Ala-- The University of Mobile men's tennis team rolled past NCAA-II Tuskegee University Tuesday evening. Mobile (2-0) visits LaGrange College Wednesday at 4 pm. The doubles tandems of Paiva-Stonis, Arcaro-Tristao and Correa-Marques put Mobile ahead 3-0, and the Rams put it away in singles action. The only close matches came at No. 2 singles with Karlis Stonis taking a 7-6 (7-2), 6-3 win and No. 3 singles where Lucas Tristao won 7-5, 6-3.

UMobile Men's Tennis Opens With 9-0 Win

MHicks — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:02:00 GMT

NEW ORLEANS, La-- The University of Mobile men's tennis team opened the 2012 season with a shutout 9-0 victory over SSAC foe Loyola University Saturday in New Orleans. The Rams breezed through doubles play, taking two matches 8-2, to take a 3-0 advantage. In singles action, Mobile dropped only one set, but Fernando Paiva came back to take No. 1 singles 4-6, 7-5 (10-8), while the 2nd, 3rd, 5th and 6th slots lost only seven games total.

2012 Men's Tennis Results

MHicks — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 19:29:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- Click here for the 2012 University of Mobile men's tennis schedule and results.

Trio Of Tennis Players Named Scholar-Athletes

MHicks — Sat, 21 May 2011 13:20:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala—The University of Mobile had three tennis players named 2011 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes, the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics announced. Jesus Urmeneta was honored on the men’s side, while Rachel Hartley and Nancy Machen were honored from the Lady Rams’ roster. In order to be nominated by an institution’s head coach, a student-athlete must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale and must have achieved a junior academic status to qualify for this honor.

No. 9 Vanguard Bounces Mobile Men At Nationals

MHicks — Tue, 17 May 2011 21:45:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala—The 9^th-ranked Vanguard University Lions blanked the University of Mobile men’s tennis team 9-0 on day one of the 2011 NAIA Men’s Tennis National Championship at the Mobile Tennis Center. Vanguard (8-13) advances to round two Wednesday at 9 am, while Mobile sees its season end with a 6-8 mark. The tournament will conclude with the NAIA National Championship match May 21.

Mobile Men Open NAIA Tournament Play Tuesday @ 9 AM

MHicks — Mon, 16 May 2011 16:08:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala—The University of Mobile men’s tennis team will open play at the 2011 NAIA Men’s Tennis National Championship Tuesday, May 17 at 9 am against 9^th-ranked Vanguard University. Mobile (6-7) is making its 12th trip to postseason play and 4^th-straight since the program was reinstated in 2008. The Rams will look to snap a string of 3-straight first-round losses, including back-to-back defeats at the hands of Point Loma Nazarene. PLNU is in the same conference as Vanguard, the Golden States Athletic Conference. Mobile earned the host bid to the tournament.

2011 NAIA Men's Tennis National Championship Bracket Released

MHicks — Tue, 10 May 2011 22:06:00 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo—The NAIA released the bracket for the 2011 NAIA Men’s Tennis National Championship Tuesday, and the University of Mobile will face Vanguard University out of California in the opening round. The 31^st annual event will take place May 17-21 at the Mobile Tennis Center. Opening round matches will start at 9 am for the men.

NAIA Men's Tennis National Championship Qualifiers Released

MHicks — Mon, 09 May 2011 22:35:00 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo—The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics released the 24 qualifiers for the 2011 NAIA Men’s Tennis National Championship, and the University of Mobile received the host berth to the tournament. The tournament will take place May 17-21 at the Mobile Tennis Center. The Rams are making their 4^th-straight trip to nationals and their 12^th appearance overall. Mobile’s men’s program won the National Championship in 1993 and 1997.

Mobile Men Fall At SSAC Tournament

MHicks — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 01:07:00 GMT

MONTGOMERY, Ala-- The 15th-ranked Shorter University men's tennis team defeated the University of Mobile 9-0 at the 2011 SSAC Tournament Friday. Mobile (6-7) will now await word on the host bid for the 2011 NAIA Men's Tennis National Championship May 17-21 at the Mobile Tennis Center. The tandems of Guilherme Lorencon-Lucas Martins and Enzo Correa-Jesus Urmeneta battled but lost by 3-8 scores at the No. 1 and 2 doubles slots for the Rams.

Rams Ink Gautier Product

MHicks — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 15:10:00 GMT

GAUTIER, Miss-- The University of Mobile men's tennis team announced the signing of Kyle Kirkpatrick. The son of Paul Kirkpatrick and Shannon Foster was a two-year member of the Gautier High School tennis team, serving as team captain during his senior year. Kirkpatrick, a Fellowship of Christian Athletes member, was also Doubles District Champion as a senior, and selected to be a page for the Mississippi House of Representatives under the Speaker Pro Tempore.

Rams Blast Wolfpack 8-1

MHicks — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 23:19:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The University of Mobile men's tennis team rolled to an 8-1 conference victory over visiting Loyola University Saturday afternoon. Mobile (6-6) will now await the SSAC Tournament April 29-30 in Montgomery. The Rams cruised through doubles play to set the tempo for the day, getting an 8-3 win from the tandem of Enzo Correa and Jesus Urmeneta, an 8-2 win from Lucas Martins and Guilherme Lorencon, and an 8-1 win from Billy Musgrove and Clint Key.

Badgers Top Rams In Men's Tennis Action

MHicks — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:37:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The Spring Hill College Badgers topped the University of Mobile 5-4 in men's tennis action Thursday at the University of Mobile. The Badgers grabbed a pair of doubles victories and then took No. 1, No. 5 and No. 6 singles to claim the win. Jesus Urmeneta and Enzo Correa teamed up for Mobile's lone doubles victory, taking No. 1 doubles by an 8-5 margin. In singles play, Guilherme Lorencon won 6-1, 6-0, Correa won 6-1, 6-0 and Urmeneta won by default 3-6, 6-2, 3-0.

Mobile Men Fall To No. 19 William Carey University

MHicks — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 23:20:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The 19th-ranked William Carey Crusaders defeated the University of Mobile 9-0 in SSAC West men's tennis action Tuesday at the University of Mobile. The Crusaders cruised through doubles play, allowing Mobile only two games, and then swept singles action. Guilherme Lorencon came the closest to grabbing a victory for the Rams at No. 2 singles, falling 5-7, 2-6. Mobile (5-5, 2-3) hosts rival Spring Hill Thursday, April 7 at 3 pm.

Mobile Men's Tennis Went 1-2 In Jackson

MHicks — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:42:00 GMT

JACKSON, Miss-- The University of Mobile men's tennis team went 1-2 over the weekend in three matches in the Jackson, MS area. The Rams fell to Millsaps and Belhaven before picking up a shutout victory over Tougaloo. Mobile (5-4, 2-2) will host William Carey Tuesday at 2 pm.

Mobile Men Split Two Matches Saturday

MHicks — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 01:59:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The University of Mobile men's tennis team defeated Tougaloo College 9-0 after falling to division opponent Belhaven 1-6 to start Saturday. Mobile picked up three default wins against Tougaloo and rolled in the other matchups, never giving more than one game in any set. Guilherme Lorencon - Lucas Martins won 8-0, Jesus Urmeneta - Enzo Correa won 8-1 and Beau Bryars - Preston Smith won by default in doubles play.

Mobile Men Fall At NCAA I School

MHicks — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 22:12:00 GMT

NEW ORLEANS, La-- It took a NCAA I squad to hand the University of Mobile men's tennis team its first loss of the season Saturday, as University of New Orleans defeated the University of Mobile 7-0. Mobile's No. 1 doubles tandem of Enzo Correa and Jesus Urmeneta fell 5-8 to Benjamin Bouhana and Hossam Meligy. UNO took the other two doubles spots by 8-1 and 8-2 scores.

Mobile Men Stay Unbeaten With 8-1 Win

MHicks — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 04:00:00 GMT

NEW ORLEANS, La-- The University of Mobile men's tennis team defeated Loyola University 8-1 in conference action Friday. Mobile (3-0, 2-0) will battle University of New Orleans Saturday at 10 am. The Rams picked up a 3-0 edge after doubles play and then swept No. 2-6 singles matches.

Mobile Men Sweep Singles Play And Beat The Badgers

MHicks — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 23:56:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The University of Mobile men's tennis team swept singles play to defeat SSAC West rival Spring Hill College 7-2 at the Mobile Tennis Center Wednesday. Mobile (2-0, 1-0) next plays March 11 at Loyola University at 4 pm. Spring Hill opened the match by taking a 2-1 lead after doubles action thanks to closely contested wins at the No. 2 and 3 spots.

Mobile Men's Tennis Upsets NCAA-I Squad

MHicks — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 23:21:00 GMT

SHREVEPORT, La-- The University of Mobile men's tennis team upset NCAA-I Centenary College 5-4 to open the 2011 season Saturday. The teams were tied up at 4-4, when Lucas Martins finished off a 7-5, 2-6, 6-4 victory at No. 3 singles to clinch the victory for Mobile. The Rams built a 2-1 lead after doubles action thanks to an 8-6 win from Jesus Urmeneta/Enzo Correa at No. 1 doubles and an 8-4 win at No. 2 doubles from Guilherme Lorencon/Lucas Martins. Beau Bryars/Preston Smith fell 1-8 at No. 3 doubles.

2011 UMobile Men's Tennis Results

MHicks — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 16:39:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- Click here for the schedule and results for the 2011 University of Mobile men's tennis team.

Southern States Showcase Set to Air October 20

MHicks — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 19:10:00 GMT

Norcross, Ga. - The Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC), which grew to sixteen member institutions on July 1, will add a new dimension in 2010, as the SSAC unveils its feature-based television show debuting on Wednesday, October 20 on SportSouth at 6 p.m. The “Southern States Showcase” will feature 18 thirty-minute weekly episodes on SportSouth (Fox regional sports network) reaching more than 10 million households. The show will air three times weekly across six southeastern states (Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee) beginning the week of October 18.

Tennis Players Named Scholar-Athletes

MHicks — Fri, 21 May 2010 19:29:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- Jesus Urmeneta, Rachel Hartley and Jordin Wiggins were named Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes, as announced by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Friday. Hartley, a Mobile native, is a business marketing major, while Wiggins, a Spanish Fort native, is an accounting major.

Rams Fall To No. 9 Point Loma At Nationals

MHicks — Tue, 18 May 2010 22:49:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- Ninth-ranked Point Loma Nazarene University was too much for the Rams too handle at the 2010 NAIA Men's Tennis National Championship Tuesday. The Sea Lions defeated the Rams 6-0 in a match that was called early due to weather. The Rams end the season with a 10-6 mark, while Point Loma advances to face Oklahoma Christian Wednesday at 1 pm. This was Mobile's 3rd-straight trip to nationals.

Mobile Finishes 2nd In Thomas Howell Cup Standings

MHicks — Tue, 18 May 2010 21:15:00 GMT

HATTIESBURG, Miss-- The Gulf Coast Athletic Conference announced the 2010 Thomas Howell Cup winner Tuesday and Belhaven University edged out the University of Mobile to win the coveted trophy for the first time in school history. The Thomas Howell Cup is awarded to the school with the highest number of points based on the order of finish in the various sports they participate in.

Rams To Face Point Loma At Nationals May 18

MHicks — Tue, 11 May 2010 22:16:00 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo-- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics released the bracket for the 59th Annual NAIA Men's Tennis National Championship Tuesday. The tournament will be held May 18-22 at the Copeland-Cox Tennis Center. The University of Mobile men will face Point Loma Nazarene (Calif.) Tuesday, May 18 at 1 pm in the first round.

UM Men's Tennis Earns Bid To National Tournament

MHicks — Sun, 09 May 2010 16:03:00 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo-- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics released the qualifiers for the 59th Annual NAIA Men's Tennis National Championship, and the University of Mobile received the host bid. Twenty-four teams will compete for the national championship May 18-22 at the Copeland-Cox Tennis Center. Defending National Champion Fresno Pacific leads the pack, while Azusa Pacific, Embry-Riddle and Lewis-Clark State Idaho are making their 11th-consecutive appearance in the tournament.

Men's Tennis Falls In GCAC Semifinals

MHicks — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 18:36:00 GMT

NEW ORLEANS, La-- The University of Mobile men's tennis team fell in the semifinals at the 2010 Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Tournament Friday at the University of New Orleans Tennis Center. The Rams started the day by defeating Tougaloo College 5-0, and then fell to William Carey 5-1 in the semifinals. Mobile ends the season with a 10-5 record and will await word from the NAIA to see if it gets the host bid to the 2010 NAIA Men's Tennis National Championship May 18-22 at the Copeland-Cox Center.

Photos From 2010 Spring Sports

MHicks — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 19:58:00 GMT

Check out some pictures that UM student Elizabeth Looney took of baseball, softball and tennis.

Mobile Tennis Teams Fall At Carey

MHicks — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 05:09:00 GMT

HATTIESBURG, Miss-- The University of Mobile men's and women's tennis teams fell at William Carey University in Gulf Coast Athletic Conference action Tuesday evening. Mobile's men fell 6-3, while the 23rd-ranked Lady Rams fell to the 20th-ranked Lady Saders 7-2.

Mobile Men Take Down GCAC Foe Belhaven

MHicks — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 05:58:00 GMT

JACKSON, Miss-- The University of Mobile men's tennis team picked up a 6-3 victory at Gulf Coast Athletic Conference foe Belhaven University Saturday morning. Mobile (9-3, 6-3) picked up wins at No. 1 and 2 doubles to take a 2-1 lead into singles play. The Rams then took 4-of-6 singles matches to grab the victory. The Rams play at William Carey Tuesday, April 13 at 5 pm.

UM Tennis Teams Win At Tougaloo

MHicks — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 05:49:00 GMT

JACKSON, Miss-- The 23rd-ranked University of Mobile women's tennis team defeated conference foe Tougaloo College 8-1 Friday afternoon. Claudia Borges, Zelie Pfeiffer, Rachel Hartley, Kari Williams and Alana McDaniel won in singles play for Mobile, while Pfeiffer-Hartley, Williams-Emily Jennings and Borges-McDaniel won in doubles action.

Mobile Men Dispose Of Badgers

MHicks — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 01:13:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The University of Mobile topped rival Spring Hill 7-2 in Gulf Coast Athletic Conference men's tennis action Wednesday evening at Mobile. The Rams (7-3, 4-3) next play April 9 at Tougaloo College at 4 pm, while Spring Hill (5-6, 2-5) visits Belhaven April 9 at 12.

Xavier Tops Rams In GCAC Action

MHicks — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 01:19:00 GMT

NEW ORLEANS, La-- The University of Mobile fell to Gulf Coast Athletic Conference foe Xavier University-Louisiana 2-7 in men's tennis action Saturday. Mobile (6-3, 3-3) hosts Spring Hill Wednesday, March 24 at 3 pm.

Rice And Urmeneta Honored By GCAC

MHicks — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 03:31:00 GMT

HATTIESBURG, Miss-- The Gulf Coast Athletic Conference released the GCAC Player of the Week awards for the week ending March 14 Wednesday. Maegan Rice was named the GCAC Women's Golfer of the Week, while Jesus Urmeneta was tabbed the GCAC Men's Tennis Player of the Week.

Rams Rally Past NCAA III Millsaps College

MHicks — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:31:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The University of Mobile men's tennis team rallied for a 5-4 victory over NCAA II Millsaps College Monday afternoon.

UM Men Pick Up GCAC Victories

MHicks — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 02:26:00 GMT

Mobile, Ala-- The University of Mobile men's tennis team swept Belhaven University and Tougaloo College in Gulf Coast Athletic Conference action Saturday. Mobile beat Belhaven 6-3 and defeated Tougaloo 8-1. Ricky Weghorst, Guilherme Lorencon, Jesus Urmeneta and Saulo Litterio won in singles play for the Rams, while R. Weghorst - G. Lorencon and Gustavo Godoi - J. Urmeneta won in doubles action against Belhaven.

Crusaders Take Down Rams 6-3

MHicks — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:27:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- William Carey University bested the University of Mobile 6-3 in Gulf Coast Athletic Conference men's tennis action Thursday. Mobile (3-2, 1-2) hosts GCAC foes Belhaven and Tougaloo Saturday, March 13 at 9 am and 1 pm, respectively.

Pickette And Weghorst Honored By GCAC

MHicks — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:10:00 GMT

HATTIESBURG, Miss-- The Gulf Coast Athletic Conference released the GCAC Players of the Week for the week ending Feb. 28, and the University of Mobile had a couple of athletes honored. Leslie Pickette was named Softball Pitcher of the Week, while Ricky Weghorst was named Men's Tennis Player of the Week.

Rams Win At NCAA II Stillman

MHicks — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 02:30:00 GMT

TUSCALOOSA, Ala-- The University of Mobile men's tennis team defeated NCAA II Stillman College Wednesday in non-conference action. The men won 7-2 for their third consecutive victory after starting the season with a loss to Xavier. The Rams (3-1) next play March 11 at home against Gulf Coast Athletic Conference foe William Carey University.

Rams Dominate Badgers With 8-1 Win

MHicks — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:32:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala. – The University of Mobile men's tennis team took down rival Spring Hill College 8-1 Tuesday at the Copeland-Cox Tennis Center in GCAC action. Mobile (2-1, 1-1 GCAC) took the three doubles matches and continued to control the match throughout singles play as the Badgers (0-2, 0-2 GCAC) took just one match when freshman Jake Lyons defeated Ryan Ogborn on the No. 6 court.

Mobile Improves To 1-1 With Win Over Stillman

MHicks — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 02:38:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The University of Mobile men's tennis team picked up its first victory of the season Saturday, defeating NCAA II Stillman College 6-3. The Rams swept doubles play to set the tone for the match and then pulled out wins at No. 2, No. 5 and No. 6 singles to finish it out.

Men's Tennis Drops 2010 Opener

MHicks — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:00:00 GMT

MOBILE, Ala-- The University of Mobile men's tennis team was blanked by 2009 Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Champion Xavier University - Louisiana 9-0 Friday morning to open the 2010 season.

2010 UMobile Men's Tennis Results

MHicks — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:14:00 GMT

Click here for the 2010 University of Mobile men's tennis results.