Varsity Roster 2009

Head Coach: Peter Burling (19th Year)   See biography
Assistant Coaches: Peter Homorody and John Dodd

Name Pos Year Hometown High School
Jack Adam

Jack Adam Fr.

Kettering, Ohio
Miami Valley School

2009 (Freshman): Notched his first collegiate victory against Earlham (Mar. 28) at #5 singles.

Personal: Undeclared major ... son of Margaret and Stewart Adam ... father was a member of the Depauw men's tennis team.

Fr. Kettering, Ohio Miami Valley School
Jordan Buehler

Jordan Buehler Sr.

Wooster, Ohio
Wooster

2009 (Senior): Posted an 8-8 record at #1 singles, including a 2-0 mark in the NCAC ... went 15-4 overall and 4-0 in the conference at #1 doubles with partner James Davis ... named 1st team all-NCAC, marking his four-straight all-league accolade.

2008 (Junior): Teamed with James Davis to go 9-3 and 10-5 overall in doubles ... 4-0 in NCAC action at #2 doubles ... named 2nd team all-NCAC, his third all-conference honor in as many years.  

2007 (Sophomore): Went 14-6 overall in singles and 14-6 with partner James Davis in doubles action ... went 2-0 against regionally ranked teams (Washington College and Chicago) ... earned his second-straight NCAC first-team award after posting a .700 winning percentage at first and second singles.

2006 (Freshman): Was named the NCAC Player of the Year after posting a 14-6 overall record while playing #1 singles as a rookie ... was 6-1 in conference play ... 3-1 against regionally ranked teams ... named to All-NCAC first-team.

Personal: History major ... son of Mona and Scott Buehler ... sister is a member of Duquesne women's tennis team.

Sr. Wooster, Ohio Wooster
Tom Cawood

Tom Cawood Fr.

East Lansing, Mich.
East Lansing

2009 (Freshman): Posted a pair of 6-0, 6-0 victories against Earlham (Mar. 28) and Wabash (April 23).

Personal: Pre-med major ... was a member of National Honor Society at East Lansing High School ... son of Julie and Bill Cawood ... is also a member of the Denison men's basketball team... father was a member of the Michigan State University men's basketball team from 1980-83.

Fr. East Lansing, Mich. East Lansing
Tyler Cempre

Tyler Cempre Fr.

Worthington, Ohio
Thomas Worthington

2009 (Freshman): Earned honorable mention all-conference status after going 11-5 on the season including an 8-5 mark at #4 singles ... teamed with Nate Hobrath to go 16-5 in doubles play ... 4-0 in NCAC action at #2 doubles ... named second team all-NCAC in doubles.

Personal: Mathematics major ... son of Leanna and Jeffrey Cempre ... father played baseball at James Madison.

Fr. Worthington, Ohio Thomas Worthington
Jared Connolly

Jared Connolly So.

Oak Park, Ill.
Oak Park and River Forest

2009 (Sophomore): Went 14-2 overall at #3 doubles ... teamed with Tim Martin to go 13-2 and 3-0 in conference play ... logged at victory at second singles against Earlham (Mar. 28).

2008 (Freshman): 3-1 overall in his rookie campaign ... team with Michael Ware and Tom Hodgkiss-Lilly to go 2-1 in conference play ... notched his first collegiate victory over OWU in #4 singles. 

Personal: Biology major ... son of Helene and Mark Connolly ... named first-team All-Illinois at Oak Park and River Forest H.S.

So. Oak Park, Ill. Oak Park and River Forest
Elliot Conti

Elliot Conti Fr.

Wilmington, Ohio
Wilmington

2009 (Freshman): Went a combined 3-0 in his rookie season ... notched a win at #4 and #6 singles over Earlham (Mar. 28) and Oberlin (April 13), respectively ... teamed with Adam Seeley to recorded a #3 doubles victory against the Yeomen ... "Heart of the Team" Award recipient.

Personal: Undecided major ... was a member of National Honor Society at Wilmington High School ... son of Sara and Rich Conti ... father played rugby at Notre Dame.

Fr. Wilmington, Ohio Wilmington
James Davis

James Davis Sr.

Toledo, Ohio
St. John's Jesuit

2009 (Senior): Recorded a 9-6 mark between #1 and #2 singles action ... went 15-4 at #1 doubles with partner Jordan Buehler ... selected first team all-NCAC, earning his fourth-straight all-conference honor.

2008 (Junior): Logged an 11-7 record beween #1 and #2 singles play ... 5-2 against conference opponents ... combined for a 13-8 doubles record ... named first team all-NCAC.

2007 (Sophomore): 14-7 overall in singles play, 7-1 in conference play ... was a second-team All-NCAC selection as a sophomore ... posted a 16-5 record with partner Jordan Buehler at #2 doubles ... went 6-1 in doubles play in conference.

2006 (Freshman): Split time beteen #3 and #4 singles and posted a 11-6 record ... was 5-1 conference play ... earned All-NCAC honorable mention for his singles play ... went 14-5 with partner Jason Arenstein in doubles play.

Personal: Sociology/Anthropology major ... son of Shelly and Jim Davis.

Sr. Toledo, Ohio St. John's Jesuit
Nate Hobrath

Nate Hobrath So.

Strongsville, Ohio
Walsh Jesuit

2009 (Sophomore): 8-5 at #3 singles and 10-5 on the year ... went 16-5 in doubles action with teammate Tyler Cempre including a 14-5 mark at second flight ... second team all-NCAC in both singles and doubles.

2008 (Freshman): 3-1 in singles play on the year ... first collegiate victory came with an 8-1 victory over Allegheny ... combined for a 7-8 record in doubles and 4-2 NCAC record. 

Personal: Biology major ... son of Barbara and Norbert Hobrath ... placed fourth in the state of Ohio in singles for Walsh Jesuit H.S ... father was a member of the Kent State University tennis team.

So. Strongsville, Ohio Walsh Jesuit
Tim Martin

Tim Martin Fr.

Oak Park, Ill.
Oak Park & River Forest

2009 (Freshman): Combined 14-4 at #3 doubles teaming with Jared Connolly and Matt McErlean ... 3-0 in NCAC doubles play ... logged a 2-1 record in singles action.

Personal: Undecided major ... son of Sheryl and David Martin ... father was a member of the men's tennis team at Miami University (OH).

Fr. Oak Park, Ill. Oak Park & River Forest
Matt McErlean

Matt McErlean Fr.

Hudson, Ohio
Hudson

2009 (Freshman): Went 11-5 in singles action including a 6-2 record at sixth flight ... posted a 3-0 NCAC mark ... went a combined 4-2 in double play.

Personal: Biochemistry major ... son of Ellen and Richard McErlean ... father was a member of the men's squash team at the University of Richmond.

Fr. Hudson, Ohio Hudson
Andrew Neville

Andrew Neville Fr.

Wellesley, Mass.
Wellesley

2009 (Freshman): Logged a 6-1, 6-0 decision at #6 singles in his first collegiate victory against Earlham (Mar. 28).

Personal: Undeclared major ... son of Ruth and Robert Neville. 

Fr. Wellesley, Mass. Wellesley
Adam Seeley

Adam Seeley Jr.

West Hartford, Conn.
William H. Hall

2009 (Junior): 3-0 at #6 singles and 4-0 overall this year ... combined for a 3-0 record in doubles action.

2008 (Sophomore): Was defeated by Wooster in NCAC play, 4-6, 7-6 (7-1), 3-10 in his only match of the season.

2007 (Freshman): Went 2-0 in singles play against OWU and Earlham.

Personal: History major ... son of Kristina and Scott Seeley.

Jr. West Hartford, Conn. William H. Hall
Evan Verbofsky

Evan Verbofsky So.

Pittsburgh, Pa.
Fox Chapel Area

2009 (Sophomore): Went 7-3 at fifth singles flight ... 13-4 record overall and 2-0 in conference play ... teamed with Matt McErlean to blank Oberlin (April 13) 8-0 in #2 doubles.

2008 (Freshman): Named honorable mention all-NCAC ... tallied an 11-5 singles record, including a 3-2 mark in conference play ... 6-6 overall in doubles and 3-3 in NCAC action ... logged his first conference victory with a 6-3, 6-1 defeat of Wabash (Mar. 21). 

Personal: Chemistry major ... son of Linda and Alan Verbofsky ... was a member of National Honor Society at Fox Chapel Area High School ... father was a member of the track and field team at Carnegie Mellon.

So. Pittsburgh, Pa. Fox Chapel Area