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Women's Tennis

Varsity Roster 2008

Head Coach: Peter Burling (9th Year)  See biography
Assistant Coaches: Peter Homorody and John Dodd
Name Pos Year Ht. Hometown High School
Kristina Beilinson

# Kristina Beilinson Fr.

Gates Mills, Ohio
Hawken

Personal: Pre-Med major ... daughter of Oksara Fouchadji and Michael Beilinson.

 Fr. 5' 8" Gates Mills, Ohio Hawken
Katherine Burke

# Katherine Burke So.

Pittsburgh, Pa.
Oakland Catholic

2007 (Freshman): went 2-0 in singles play as a freshman in wins over Allegheny and Earlham.

Personal: Undeclared major ... daughter of Kathleen and Charles Burke.

 So. 5' 8" Pittsburgh, Pa. Oakland Catholic
Kristin Cobb

# Kristin Cobb Fr.

Dayton, Ohio
Oakwood

Personal: Undeclared major ... daughter of Molly and Steve Cobb ... won a state championship at Oakwood H.S. in Dayton.

 Fr. 5' 7" Dayton, Ohio Oakwood
Maggie Colvin

# Maggie Colvin So.

Pepper Pike, Ohio
Orange

2007 (Freshman): Topped conference opponent Allegheny in Meadville, 6-4, 7-6.

Personal: Economics major ... daughter of Hilary and Bill Colvin.

 So. 5' 4" Pepper Pike, Ohio Orange
Meghan Damico

# Meghan Damico Jr.

Pittsburgh, Pa.
Fox Chapel

2007 (Sophomore): Was the 2007 NCAC Player of the year after posting a 15-6 record at #1 singles ... was a perfect 5-0 in conference play ... spearheaded a Denison NCAA regional upset of DePauw with her singles win over the region's top-ranked player, Liz Bondi (6-4, 6-2) ... led the Big Red to the NCAA Quarterfinals (final 8) for the third time out of the last four season before bowing out to Sewanee ... defeated Alicia Menezes of Amherst College in the NCAA Singles first-round but suffered a loss to Middlebury's Amy Roche in the second round (final 16) ... led DU to their sixth-straight NCAC Championship ... teamed with Kendra Murray to go 19-4 at #2 singles, both earned first-team All-NCAC in doubles for their 6-0 conference record.

2006 (Freshman): Burst on to the scene with a 20-1 record while playing 18 of her matches at #2 singles ...  first-team All-NCAC selection in singles.

Personal: Daughter of Margie and David Damico.

 Jr. 5' 8" Pittsburgh, Pa. Fox Chapel
Marta Drane

# Marta Drane So.

Wilmington, Del.
Tower Hill

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 #1 doubles .. was a first-team All-NCAC pick in singles and doubles.

Personal: Communication major ... daughter of Margriet and Hardy Drane ... won four straight Delaware state championships at Tower Hill H.S.

 So. 5' 6" Wilmington, Del. Tower Hill
Erin Gorsich

# Erin Gorsich Sr.

Dover, Ohio
Dover

2007 (Junior): Posted a 12-3 record while playing 11 of her matches at #5 singles ... was 10-1 in the fifth flight ... defeated DePauw's Betsey Flanzer in three sets to clinch Denison's NCAA regional championship ...was an honorable mention All-NCAC pick ... went 7-2 in doubles play with partner Carly Newman and was 5-5 when teamed with Sarah Mitchiner ... was 5-1 in NCAC doubles matches.

2006 (Sophomore): went 12-5 in singles play while splitting time between the fifth and sixth flights ... was unbeaten in conference play (5-0) ... recorded a 10-3 record at third doubles with partner Whitney Block.

2005 (Freshman): Posted a 8-1 record in nine singles appearances with seven of those matches split between the fifth and sixth flights ... went 4-0 in NCAC play ... went 14-4 with partner Meredith Sulser at #3 doubles.

Personal: Biology major ... daughter of M. Therese Rinehart and Michael Gorsich.

 Sr. 5' 6" Dover, Ohio Dover
Claire Hallan

# Claire Hallan Fr.

Okemos, Mich.
Okemos

Personal: Undecided major ... daughter of Elizabeth and Jim Hallan ... all-state, honorable mention and MVP at Okemos H.S.

 Fr. 5' 2" Okemos, Mich. Okemos
Sarah Mitchiner

# Sarah Mitchiner Sr.

Ann Arbor, Mich.
Huron

2007 (Junior): Was undefeated in 2007, going 10-0 with seven victories at #6 singles ... was an honorable mention All-NCAC pick ... went 5-5 with doubles partner Erin Gorsich ... helped Denison to their sixth-straight NCAC Championship and their third NCAA Quarterfinal appearance.

2006 (Sophomore): Went 10-6 overall and 4-2 in conference play to earn second-team All-NCAC accolades.

2005 (Freshman): Began her collegiate career with a 13-4 record while going 7-2 at #6 singles ... honorable mention All-NCAC.

Personal: Psychology and educational studies double major ... daughter of Kathleen and James Mitchiner.

 Sr. 5' 6" Ann Arbor, Mich. Huron
Kendra Murray

# Kendra Murray Jr.

Kirkwood, Mo.
Kirkwood

2007 (Sophomore): Went 11-8 in singles play with a 9-8 record at #3 singles ... topped DePauw's Greer Mackie in straight sets helping her team to the NCAA regional championship ... second-team All-NCAC in singles, first-team all-conference in doubles after posting a 20-4 record with partner Meghan Damico.

2006 (Freshman): Played 20 of her 23 singles matches at the #1 position and was a first-team All-NCAC selection ... teamed with Erin Coughlin to go 18-7 in doubles play ... the duo ended the year ranked 24th nationally in doubles .. first-team All-NCAC in doubles.

Personal: Economics major ... daughter of Barb and Mike Murray.

 Jr. 5' 4" Kirkwood, Mo. Kirkwood
Carly Newman

# Carly Newman Jr.

Akron, Ohio
Revere

2007 (Sophomore): Went 7-3 with teammate Erin Gorsich in doubles play.

2006 (Freshman): Posted a 12-1 record in singles play as a freshman ... played nine of her 13 matches at #5 singles where she sported a 8-1 record ... went 15-5 in doubles with Sarah Mitchiner ... was a second-team All-NCAC pick in doubles.

Personal: Spanish major ... daughter of Denise and Alan Newman.

 Jr. 5' 5" Akron, Ohio Revere
Kara Zdanowski

# Kara Zdanowski So.

Ann Arbor, Mich.
Pioneer

2007 (Freshman): Appeared in 10 singles matches ... ended the year with a 6-4 record ... was 3-1 when playing #6 singles.

Personal: Undecided major ... daughter of Terry and John Zdanowski.

 So. 5' 5" Ann Arbor, Mich. Pioneer