Varsity Roster 2010
Head Coach: Peter Burling (11th Year) See biographyAssistant Coaches: Peter Homorody, John Dodd, Kendra Murray (Volunteer Assistant)
| Name | Pos | Year | Hometown | High School |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Erin Chadwell
Erin Chadwell So.Chicago, Ill.Traverse City Central
2009 (Freshman): Went 10-4 in singles play while splitting time between the third and fourth flights ... went a combined 13-6 in doubles play ... teamed with Kara Zdanowski to go 8-6 at No. 3 doubles ... earned a key doubles victory in Denison's narrow 5-4 loss to eventual national champion, Williams, in the NCAA Quarterfinals ... was named to the All-NCAC second-team. Personal: Biology and communication major ... daughter of Jill and Greg Chadwell ... won a doubles state championship ... was a member of National Honor Society at Traverse City Central. |
So. | Chicago, Ill. | Traverse City Central | |
Kristin Cobb
Kristin Cobb Jr.Dayton, OhioOakwood
2009 (Sophomore): Enjoyed another All-America season and advanced to the NCAA Semifinals in doubles with teammate Marta Drane ... posted a 10-4 record in singles play while playing primarily out of the second flight ... was 12-5 in doubles play and earned first-team All-NCAC honors for the second consecutive season ... Cobb earned a key singles victory over Williams' Cary Gibson in the NCAA Quarterfinals. 2008 (Freshman): 2008 NCAA Doubles National Runner-Up with teammate Marta Drane ... 2008 NCAC Newcomer of the Year and first team all-NCAC ... Also reached the Round of 16 in singles play at the NCAA Championships ... 20-5 in singles play, with a 5-0 conference record and 8-1 record against regionally ranked opponents ... 20-9 in doubles play, including a spotless 6-0 record in NCAC action ... helped lead the team to its first NCAA Final Four appearance en route to a third place finish. Personal: Psychology major ... daughter of Molly and Steve Cobb ... won a state championship at Oakwood H.S. in Dayton ... twin brother is also a member of the Denison swimming and diving team ... her mother played college field hockey at the University of Kentucky. |
Jr. | Dayton, Ohio | Oakwood | |
Maggie Colvin
Maggie Colvin Sr.Pepper Pike, OhioOrange
2009 (Junior): Went 3-2 in singles play and posted a 3-1 record in doubles action. 2008 (Sophomore): Undefeated on the season, going 4-0 in singles action and 2-0 in doubles play. 2007 (Freshman): Topped conference opponent Allegheny in Meadville, 6-4, 7-6. |
Sr. | Pepper Pike, Ohio | Orange | |
Marta Drane
Marta Drane Sr.Wilmington, Del.Tower Hill
2009 (Junior): Posted her second-straight All-America season by advancing to the NCAA Doubles Semifinals along with partner Kristin Cobb ... Drane went 9-4 in singles play and 15-6 in doubles action ... In the NCAA Doubles Championship, she and Cobb knocked off W&L's Katie Taubb and Lauren Carie in three sets to advance to the Final Four ... Drane has been a part of three consecutive Elite Eight teams at Denison ... She earned first-team All-NCAC honors for the second time in her career. 2008 (Sophomore): 2008 NCAA Doubles National Runner-Up with teammate Kristin Cobb ... named second team All-NCAC after going 4-1 at No. 3 singles and 6-0 in No. 1 doubles in conference action ... helped lead the team to its first NCAA Final Four appearance en route to a third place finish. 2007 (Freshman): Was the NCAC Newcomer of the Year after posting a 13-7 record and a 4-0 mark in conference play as a rookie ... defeated DePauw's Amrita Padda 6-4, 6-2 helping Denison advanced to their third NCAA Quarterfinal appearance ... teamed with Whitney Block to go 15-8 at No. 1 doubles .. was a first-team All-NCAC pick in singles and doubles. |
Sr. | Wilmington, Del. | Tower Hill | |
Elizabeth Emhardt
Elizabeth Emhardt So.Carmel, Ind.Park Tudor School
2009 (Freshman): was unbeaten in her rookie season, going 5-0 in singles play and 3-0 in doubles action ... Personal: Biology major ... is the daughter of Cynthia and Fred Emhardt ... father was a member of the men's tennis and soccer teams at Wabash ... was a part of four straight state championship teams at Park Tudor H.S. ... is a DCGA Class Senator ... plans on attending medical school after Denison. |
So. | Carmel, Ind. | Park Tudor School | |
| Laura Krull | Fr. | Bend, Ore. | Keystone National | |
| Jane Lent | Fr. | Glenview, Ill. | Cranbrook-Kingswood | |
| Alex Marcell | Fr. | Chicago, Ill. | Loyola Academy | |
Sarah Short
Sarah Short So.Cheswick, Pa.Fox Chapel
2009 (Freshman): Posted a 5-4 record in singles play and was a perfect 7-0 in doubles action ... was an All-NCAC honorable mention choice as a freshman. Personal: Undeclared major ... member of the National Honor Society at Fox Chapel Area High School ... daughter of Beth and Dave Short. |
So. | Cheswick, Pa. | Fox Chapel | |
Courtney Steiner
Courtney Steiner So.Fishers, Ind.Heritage Christian
2009 (Freshman): Went 4-1 in singles play and posted a 5-0 record in doubles. Personal: History major ... daughter of Jane Ann and Keith Steiner ... Courtney's mother, Jane Ann, played college tennis at Ball State and her father, Keith, ran track and cross country at Allegheny College. |
So. | Fishers, Ind. | Heritage Christian | |
Kate Westenberger
Kate Westenberger So.York, Pa.Dallastown
2009 (Freshman): Went 6-0 in singles play and 3-1 in doubles as a rookie ... earned honorable mention All-NCAC. Personal: Art history major ... member of the National Honor Society at Dallastown Area High School ... daughter of Marguerite and Thomas Westenberger. |
So. | York, Pa. | Dallastown | |
Kara Zdanowski
Kara Zdanowski Sr.Ann Arbor, Mich.Pioneer
2009 (Junior): Posted a 9-5 record in singles play and went 9-6 while playing doubles ... she earned a key victory at No. 6 singles in Denison's NCAA Quarterfinal match against eventual national champion, Williams College ... was 2-0 in NCAA singles play in the 2009 Championship. 2008 (Sophomore): Combined for a 30-4 record overall en route to being honored as second team All-NCAC ... With teammate Erin Gorsich, logged a 12-2 record in #3 doubles ... 15-2 in singles play ... helped lead the team to its first NCAA Final Four appearance en route to a third place finish. 2007 (Freshman): Appeared in 10 singles matches ... ended the year with a 6-4 record ... was 3-1 when playing #6 singles. |
Sr. | Ann Arbor, Mich. | Pioneer |