HPU Men’s And Women’s Tennis Top Vulcans
Hilo, HI (2/7/10) – For the second time this weekend, the HPU men’s and women’s tennis teams defeated UH-Hilo. The Lady Sea Warriors topped the Vulcans 6-0, with the men’s team winning 5-0. Both HPU teams improve to 2-0.
In the ladies action, HPU began the match by taking all three doubles games. The HPU pair of Ingrid Cseh and Zora Vlckova defeated Christie Pagatpatan and Anna Hamlin, 8-6, in one doubles. The teams of Sandra Wikstrom and Tinka Mihova, and Nina Mihova and Brittney Ynfante, won their matches at two three doubles, respectively.
Vlckova topped Pagatpatan in one singles, 6-1, 6-3, and Cseh and Wikstrom won their singles matches in straight sets.
The men’s team won at love for the first time this season. The fifth-ranked Sea Warriors took all three doubles matches highlighted by Dominic Mclusky and Nikola Petrov’s win at one singles. They defeated Kevin Tamura and Stephen Royalty, 9-7.
In singles play, Petrov again topped Royalty with a 6-4, 6-3 win in one singles. Anton Samuilau collected HPU’s other singles win with a 6-0, 6-0 win over Matthew Tavares in five singles.
The men’s team next travels to California for a four-match road trip. First up is Fresno Pacific University this Friday, February 12. Start time in Azusa, CA is set for 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time. The Lady Sea Warriors next take on Chaminade on Saturday, February 20. Start time for that match is set for 9:00 a.m. at the Central Oahu Regional Park Tennis Complex.
HPU Tennis Teams Record Season Opening Wins
Hilo, HI (2/6/10) – The HPU men’s and women’s tennis teams both topped UH-Hilo in their season opening matches. The ladies team won 9-0 over the 39th-ranked Vulcans, with the 5th-ranked HPU men’s team topping #15 UH-Hilo, 7-2.
The Lady Sea Warriors, currently ranked 15th in the nation, dominated the Vulcans, taking the three doubles matches followed by six wins in singles play. The doubles sweep was highlighted by the 22nd-ranked pair of Ingrid Cseh and Zora Vlckova defeating Christie Pagatpatan and Anna Hamlin, 8-3, in one doubles.
12th-ranked Zora Vlckova topped Pagatpatan in one singles, 6-3, 6-4, and #40 Nina Mihova defeated Justine Abella 6-2, 6-2 in two singles. Ingrid Cseh, Sandra Wikstrom, and Tina Mihova also won their matches in straight sets, and sophomore Brittney Ynfante earned her first collegiate win with a 5-7, 6-1, 1-0 win in six singles over Kaylene Peric.
In the men’s action, the fifth-ranked Sea Warriors led 2-1 after doubles play. The pair of Nikola Petrov and Daniel Luedi topped Aaron Tada and Justin Dugan in two doubles, 8-2, and Sebastian Bader and Dominic Mclusky defeated Matthew Tavares and Ross Sugiyama, 8-1, in three doubles.
In singles play, Mclusky, Sathi Reddy, and Kaimalu Cope earned their first wins as a Sea Warrior. HPU won games two through six, with 41st-ranked Luedi defeating Tada, 7-6, 6-0, in four singles.
HPU and UH-Hilo play again tomorrow, February 7. Start time in Hilo is set for 9:00 a.m. for both the men’s and women’s teams.
HPU’s Hendrik Bode Falls In Honolulu Challenger
Waipahu, HI (1/26/10) – In the first round the main draw of the Honolulu Challenger, former HPU men’s tennis player Hendrik Bode fell to UH-Manoa’s Leo Rosenburg. Bode was defeated 6-4, 7-6 in a match that was played this morning.
The Honolulu Challenger is being held from January 23-31 at Central Oahu Regional Park, and is an event on the USTA Pro Circuit.
Bode was a wild card entry having defeated top-seeded Ikaika Jobe at the Honolulu Challenger Wild Card Tournament earlier this month. He was a member of the 2009 Sea Warrior team that finished third at the NCAA Division II National Championships.
The Honolulu Challenger features world-class tennis players in the Top 200, as well as current and former collegiate players.
Two current Sea Warriors were also featured in the event. Senior Daniel Luedi defeated another former Sea Warrior, Mikael Maata, 7-5, 5-7, 6-1, before falling to Daniel King-Turner of New Zealand. Luedi also competed in the main draw doubles with HPU teammate Alexandar Markov. The pair was defeated by the doubles team of Lester Cook and David Martin, 6-1, 6-1.
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HPU’s Petrov And Luedi Claim Doubles Title
Honolulu (1/11/10) – The No. 2 seeded doubles team of Nikola Petrov and Daniel Luedi claimed the coveted doubles wild card entry into the Honolulu Challenger after defeating Jeffery Fitch and Daniel Llarenas, 7-6 (6), 7-6 (4). The match was played at the UH Tennis Complex.
Petrov and Luedi, HPU’s top doubles pair, completed the victory after inclement weather halted play yesterday. They entered today up a set and 4-4 in the second.
“We didn’t want to play the next day because we were on a roll,” said Petrov. “We were serving really well.” Both teams held serve today with Petrov and Luedi winning 7-4 in the tie break.
“I think this is the first match in my life where there was only one break point the whole time,” remarked Luedi, who is entering his senior season with the Sea Warriors.
“We feel confident,” commented Luedi about the upcoming season. “Our opening match is just around the corner so this is a good start.”
They will join fellow Sea Warrior, Hendrik Bode, in the main draw events of the Honolulu Challenger beginning January 24. Bode qualified for the main draw singles after taking the singles title yesterday.
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HPU’s Bode Claims Wild Card Title
Waipahu, HI (1/10/10) – At the Honolulu Wild Card Tournament, No. 3 seed and former HPU tennis star Hendrik Bode claimed the coveted singles main draw wild card entry into the Honolulu Challenger. Bode defeated top-seeded Ikaika Jobe, 7-6 (3), 2-0 (ret.). The event was held at the Patsy T. Mink Central Oahu Regional Park Tennis Complex.
“It was a tough first set,” said Bode, who was HPU’s top player from 2007-09. “I knew it was going to come down to one or two points here or there to win the set. Fortunately I came out on top.”
Jobe retired in the second set after suffering a muscle strain. “I didn't know he was injured,” admitted Bode. “It was surprising to me. I saw him (Jobe) make a few awkward steps after a few volleys, but I had no idea that he was injured.”
The doubles final pitting HPU’s Daniel Luedi and Nikola Petrov against Jeffrey Fitch and Daniel Llarenas was suspended due to inclement weather. Play was stopped in the second set with Petrov and Luedi leading 7-6 (6), 4-4. The match resumes tomorrow, January 11, at 4:00 p.m., at the UH-Manoa Tennis Complex.
Bode will now compete against the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Tour’s elite players, having earned an automatic berth to the Honolulu Challenger Main Draw played later this year.
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Bode Advances To Honolulu Challenger Final
Waipahu, HI (1/9/10) – At the Honolulu Challenger Wild Card Tournament, former HPU men’s tennis star Hendrik Bode won his two singles matches to advance to tomorrow’s final. In doubles action, current Sea Warriors Daniel Luedi and Nikola Petrov won their match to play in tomorrow’s doubles final.
The matches were played at the Central Oahu Regional Park Tennis Complex.
In the quarterfinals played earlier this morning, Bode defeated Marcel Chan, 6-1, 6-2, before topping fellow HPU alumnus Mikael Maatta, 6-2, 6-4, to advance to the final. Bode will play top-seeded Ikaika Jobe tomorrow, January 10, at 9:00 a.m. Jobe landed a spot in the final after defeating HPU senior Nikola Petrov in the semifinals, 2-6, 7-6 (4), 6-3. Petrov had four match points before falling to the former University of Hawai‘i player.
While failing to advance to the singles final, Petrov and partner Daniel Luedi earned a spot in the doubles final. They defeated the team of Bode and Maatta, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, and will play Daniel Llarenas and Jeffery Fitch in tomorrow’s championship match. Start time is set at 11:00 a.m.
Wins by Bode in singles, and Petrov and Luedi in doubles, will land them automatic spots in the 2010 Honolulu Challenger main draw.
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Current And Former Sea Warriors Advance At Honolulu Challenger
Waipahu, HI (1/8/10) – At the Honolulu Challenger held at the Central Oahu Regional Tennis Complex, current and former HPU men’s tennis stars won their singles matches to advance to the quarterfinal round. Senior Nikola Petrov, seeded #4 in the tournament, advanced along with former players Mikael Matta and third-seeded Hendrik Bode.
The Honolulu Challenger Wild Card Tournament features 21 singles players and a 6-team doubles field. The tournament is held at the Patsy T. Mink Central Oahu Regional Park Tennis Complex and runs from January 8-10.
Petrov and Bode, the two HPU seeded players, advanced with a walk-over and a retirement, respectively. Petrov played one set against former HPU star Jan Tribler, who pulled out with a shoulder injury.
Also competing in singles play from HPU were junior Sebastian Bader, sophomore Sathi Reddy, and senior Anton Samuilau. Samuilau and Bader faced off in the opening round with Samuilau winning by default after Bader retired from an illness. Samuilau fell to Bode in Round 2 and Reddy was defeated by Joseph Kasnetz, 6-1, 6-3.
Petrov also teamed up with fellow HPU senior Daniel Luedi in the doubles field. The pair, seeded #2 in the tournament, will take on the HPU team of Maata and Bode, tomorrow, Saturday, at 1:00 p.m. for a berth into the finals. Petrov, Bode, and Maata play their quarterfinal singles matches tomorrow at 9:00 a.m.
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HPU Men’s Tennis Start Season Ranked #1 
Skillman, NJ (11/6/09) – In the first ITA Division II poll of the 2009-10 season, the HPU men’s tennis team received the top spot in the West Region, and was also ranked #5 nationally. The announcement was made today by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association national office.
The ITA (Intercollegiate Tennis Association) is a non-profit service organization, which serves as the governing body of collegiate tennis in the United States.
In addition to the team ranking, Nikola Petrov (#2), Daniel Luedi (#3), Anton Samuilau (#6), and Sebastian Bader (#8) earned Top 10 regional selections in singles, with Luedi and Petrov ranked #2 in West Region doubles and #12 nationally.
The Sea Warriors (16-5) finished third at the NCAA National Championships. They defeated Drury University to advance to the national semifinals before falling to top-ranked and eventual national champion Armstrong Atlantic State.
HPU’s Daniel Luedi Places Second At Honolulu Masters
Honolulu (10/25/09) – At the Honolulu Masters Tennis Open, HPU senior Daniel Luedi fell in the championship match to Leo Rosenburg, 6-4, 6-3. The match was played at the Oahu Club.
“Daniel played very well,” praised HPU Coach Stefan Pampulov. “It was a terrific tournament for him. He’s shown great improvement over the years and will be one of our top players this spring.”
Luedi topped the field’s #2 and #3 seeds in the tournament. He beat UH-Manoa’s Jeremy Tweedt (7-6, 6-1) in the quarterfinals, then defeated former HPU star Mikael Maatta (5-7, 4-3, ret.).
Several other HPU players had solid tournaments, highlighted by junior Sebastian Bader who defeated top-seeded Ikaika Jobe in the quarterfinals. “That was a great win for Sebastian,” said Pampulov. “Defeating a player with a world ranking is a great accomplishment.” Bader would fall to Rosenburg in the semifinals.
The HPU men’s tennis team resumes fall practice in preparation for the NCAA collegiate season starting in February.
HPU’s Luedi Advances To Honolulu Masters Final 
Honolulu (10/24/09) – HPU senior Daniel Luedi advanced to the final of the Honolulu Masters Open. His championship match with Leo Rosenburg is set for tomorrow, October 25, at 9:30 a.m. All matches are being played at the Oahu Club.
Luedi topped the field’s #2 and #3 seeds as he advanced through the tournament. He beat UH-Manoa’s Jeremy Tweedt (7-6, 6-1) in the quarterfinals, then defeated former HPU star Mikael Maatta (5-7, 4-3, ret.) to advance to tomorrow’s final.
Six other HPU men’s players competed in the Masters Open. Junior Sebastian Bader defeated top-seeded Ikaika Jobe, 6-4, 7-6, before falling to Rosenburg (6-4, 7-5) in the semifinal.
Also competing from HPU were Sathi Reddy, Michael Rothhammer, Aleksandar Markov, Nikola Petrov, and Anton Samuilau.
HPU Tennis Earns Academic Honors
Skillman, NJ (7/28/09) – Six women’s and three men’s players from the HPU tennis teams were selected to the 2009 ITA All-Academic Team. The announcement was made today by the ITA (Intercollegiate Tennis Association) national office.
To receive the award, student-athletes must be a varsity letter winner, have a grade point average of at least 3.50 (on a 4.00 scale) for the 2008-09 year, and have been enrolled at their present school for at least two semesters.
In addition to their individual honors, both the men’s and women’s teams earned the ITA All-Academic Team award. The team honor is open to any ITA program that has a cumulative team grade point average of 3.20 or above (on a 4.00 scale). The men’s team was one of just 10 Division II schools to receive the honor.
In addition to their excellence in the classroom, both teams excelled on the court. The men’s team finished third in the NCAA National Championships, with the women’s team advancing to the quarterfinals for the third consecutive season.
In the final ITA poll, the HPU men’s team received a #1 regional and #6 national ranking, and the women’s team earned a #2 regional and #12 national ranking. The men’s team finished the season 16-5 and the Lady Sea Warriors closed with a 17-8 overall record.
The Intercollegiate Tennis Association is a non-profit service organization, which serves as the governing body of collegiate tennis in the United States.
2009 HPU Award Winners
Men
Hendrik Bode, Jonathan Lee, Sebastian Bader
Women
Anastasiya Ageychik, Lauren Shin, Tinka Mihova, Aleksandra Stankovic, Sandra Wikstrom, Zora Vlckova
HPU Men’s Tennis Earns #1 Regional Ranking 
Skillman, NJ (6/5/09) – In the final ITA poll, the HPU men’s tennis team received a #1 West Region and #6 in the nation. The announcement was made today by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association national office.
The ITA (Intercollegiate Tennis Association) is a non-profit service organization, which serves as the governing body of collegiate tennis in the United States.
In addition to the final team rankings, Hendrik Bode (#2), Nikola Petrov (#3), and Daniel Luedi (#5) earned Top 5 regional selections in singles, with Luedi and Petrov ranked #2 in West Region doubles.
Luedi and Petrov also received a #22 doubles ranking in the national poll, and Petrov was ranked #22 nationally in singles. Bode finished ranked #28 nationally in singles, and Luedi received a final national ranking of #38.
ITA West Region Rookie of the Year Sebastian Bader finished ranked #12 in the region.
The Sea Warriors (16-5) finished third at the NCAA National Championships. They defeated Drury University to advance to the national semifinals before falling to top-ranked and eventual national champion Armstrong Atlantic State.
HPU Tennis: The Mark of a Champion
A sports dynasty can be defined as a team that dominates their sport or league for multiple seasons or years. Many dynasties have come and gone, but HPU tennis currently features not one, but two. Having advanced to the NCAA national quarterfinals in each of the past three seasons, the Sea Warriors can stake claim to such a title.
This season, the men’s tennis team climbed as high as sixth in the ITA national poll. They advanced to the national semifinals and closed the season with a third place finish.
“The guys held themselves to such a high standard, so losing in the semifinals was very disappointing to them,” said Head Coach Stefan Pampulov. “What I’m really proud of is that they gave their best shot. It was a total team effort, and I know they’ll be able to reflect positively on the season.”
Senior Hendrik Bode commented on his experience of playing in the National Championships. “The national tournament gave us a much different feeling than any other match. It's more intense and more emotional, and there aren’t many times we’ll get that in our college careers. It’s sad that we couldn’t win it all, but I learned a lot the past four years, and can't thank my coaches and teammates enough for giving me this experience.”
The Lady Sea Warriors’ road to the National Championships went through La Holla, California. They were on the road for their regional playoff match, taking on UC-San Diego in what Pampulov felt was a hostile environment.
“None of us were happy about having to play on the road,” said Pampulov. “UCSD had great fan support, and despite being down after doubles, the ladies’ focus and their determination pulled them through.”
The momentum carried them through to the National Championships, where they blanked Montana State-Billings, 5-0. But a trip to the semifinals was not to be, as they fell to Valdosta State. “It was a very tough loss, but every year we work harder and the ladies know what they have to do to get better as individuals and as a team,” added Pampulov.
“We won some big matches this season even though we had a lot of injuries,” said senior Anastasiya Ageychik. “We were happy with how we played, but also felt we could have done more. But despite a lot of players being out during the season, we were able to put it all together and get to the National Tournament again.”
Not only has each excelled as a team, but they continually feature some of the best players in the nation. On the men’s side, Bode has been nationally ranked throughout his HPU career, and Nikola Petrov has burst on to the scene in an equally impressive fashion. For the ladies, Zora Vlckova was consistently ranked in the nation’s Top 20 in her first season. Nina Mihova, whose name repeatedly appears in the national rankings, has become a dominant player for the Sea Warriors.
“The HPU Athletic Department is extremely proud of Coach Pampulov and the tennis teams,” praised Athletics Director Darren Vorderbruegge. “We were one of only two schools that had both the men’s and women’s teams go as far in the national tournament as they did. Stefan has done an excellent job in developing such a fine program.”
HPU now looks forward to 2010, when they hope to turn their dynasty into not one of just dominance, but of championships.
HPU Tennis Players Earn Postseason Recognition
Skillman, NJ (5/18/09) – Three HPU tennis players earned ITA postseason honors, announced today by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association national office. Anastasyia Ageychik was selected as the Senior Female Player of the Year, Hendrik Bode as the Senior Male Player of the Year, and Sebastian Bader as the Rookie of the Year.
Ageychik (Minsk, Belarus) posted a 10-3 record this season, and helped her team to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division II National Championships. Ageychik recorded a six-match win streak to close the season.
Bode (Lehrte, Germany) is currently ranked #2 in the West Region and 27th nationally in singles. He led his men’s team to a semifinal finish in the NCAA National Championships, as HPU fell to top-ranked Armstrong Atlantic State.
Bader posted a 10-5 record in his first year with the Sea Warriors. The sophomore from Innsbruck, Austria finished the season winning his final four matches.
Bode and Bader also teamed up in doubles. They posted a 14-6 overall record and are currently ranked #4 in the West Region.
The Intercollegiate Tennis Association is a non-profit service organization, which serves as the governing body of collegiate tennis in the United States.
Men's Tennis Ends Stellar Season With Third Place Finish
Altamonte Springs, FL (5/15/09) – In the semifinals of the NCAA National Championships, the HPU men’s tennis team fell to top-ranked Armstrong Atlantic State, 5-1. The 6th-ranked Sea Warriors finish the season at 16-5, while AAU improves to 29-1.
HPU trailed 2-1 after doubles play. Hendrik Bode and Sebastian Bader fell to 10th-ranked Rafael Array and Tim Johannsen, 8-4, for the opening point of the match. Aleksandar Markov and Anton Samuilau tied the match in No.3 doubles, topping the Armstrong Atlantic pair of Eudaldo Bonet and Akos Torok, 9-7.
The 28th-ranked team of Daniel Luedi and Nikola Petrov nearly gave HPU the lead heading to singles play. They fell in No.1 doubles to the 5th-ranked duo of Paul Bishop and Mikk Irdoja, 9-8.
In singles action, HPU lost each match in straight sets. 28th-ranked Petrov fell in No.1 singles to 5th-ranked Bonet, 6-2, 6-4. Johannsen followed with a 6-1, 6-4 win over Markov at No.6 singles, and Daniel Luedi was defeated 6-2, 6-4 in No.3 singles for the match-clinching win.
Final Four Bound, HPU Men’s Tennis Tops Drury
Altamonte Springs, FL (5/14/09) – The HPU men’s tennis team defeated Drury University, 5-1, to advance to the National Semifinals. The sixth-ranked Sea Warriors improve to 16-4 while #26 Drury closes the season at 19-8.
HPU’s semifinal opponent will be top-ranked Armstrong Atlantic State. The Sea Warriors and Pirates played this past March, with HPU dropping an 8-1 decision.
“The guys are really pumped,” said HPU coach Stefan Pampulov. “They’re really looking forward to our match with Armstrong Atlantic. We lost to them earlier this year but they were all close matches. It’ll be a good challenge but the guys are up for it.”
The Sea Warriors took advantage of a thin Drury roster. They entered the match already holding a 3-0 lead due to three forfeits.
In No.1 doubles, the 28th-ranked duo of Daniel Luedi and Nikola Petrov fell 8-6 to Nahom Serekeberhan and Ivan Marevic, but Hendrik Bode and Sebastian Bader earned a hard-fought win in two doubles. They topped Antonio Santos and Alex Kacamakisz, 8-3, to pull within one win of the match.
28th-ranked Nikola Petrov grabbed the match-winning point in No.1 singles. He defeated 41st-ranked Kacamakisz, 6-4, 6-2, to send HPU into the semifinals. HPU’s match with Armstrong Atlantic is set for tomorrow, May 15, at 9:00 a.m. EST.
HPU Men’s Tennis Tops St. Edward’s, Advances To Elite 8
Altamonte Springs, FL (5/13/09) – In their opening match of the NCAA National Championships, the sixth-ranked HPU men’s tennis team defeated #20 Saint Edward’s University, 5-1. The Sea Warriors improve to 15-4 and advance to the Elite 8 for the third consecutive year. SEU closes the season at 15-12.
HPU will play the winner of the Metro State/Drury match, tomorrow, May 14 at 9:00 a.m. EST.
“It was a tough match because we had a lot of players cramping up,” said HPU Coach Stefan Pampulov. “It was a great team effort, though, and the guys are really looking forward to taking the court tomorrow.”
The Sea Warriors closed doubles play leading 2-1. The 28th-ranked duo of Daniel Luedi and Nikola Petrov won 8-3 over Brett Powers and Mick Walter in No. 1 doubles. In two doubles, Sebastian Bader and Hendrik Bode helped HPU to a hard-fought 8-6 win over Justin Raiti and Nick Arnold.
Singles action saw HPU run three straight victories en route to the win. In one singles, Petrov defeated Powers, 6-4, 6-4. The second and third slots remained unfinished, while Anton Samuilau topped Walter 6-4, 6-1 in No. 4 singles.
HPU’s Sebastian Bader posted a 6-1, 6-0 victory over Boris Barrios in No. 5 singles to give HPU the fifth and deciding point.
HPU Men’s Tennis Defeats UC-San Diego, Advances To Nationals
Kailua, HI (5/7/09) – At the Kailua Racquet Club, the HPU men’s tennis team defeated UC-San Diego, 5-1. With the win, the Sea Warriors advance to the NCAA National Championships to be held in Altamonte Springs, Florida.
The fifth-ranked Sea Warriors finished doubles play with a 2-1 lead. Nikola Petrov and Daniel Luedi won 8-2 in No.1 doubles, and the pair of Hendrik Bode and Sebastian Bader earned an 8-0 win in two doubles.
Anton Samuilau and Aleksandar Markov fell 8-5 to the Triton pair of Samuel Ling and Naveen Dixit.
In No.1 singles, Nikola Petrov topped Kazumi Negishi 6-2, 6-2, and Daniel Luedi defeated Chapman Chan, 6-1, 6-2 in four singles. Jan Hroch earned a 6-2, 6-3 win over Ling in No.6 singles to round out the HPU wins.
The Sea Warriors improve to 19-4 while the 29th-ranked Tritons finish the season at 9-11.
The 16-team National Championships run from May 13-16.
Men’s Tennis To Host NCAA Regional
Honolulu, HI (4/29/09) – HPU has been selected as a host site for the NCAA West Region Tournament. The Sea Warriors will host the Tritons of UC-San Diego Thursday, May 7.
HPU was awarded the opportunity to host based on their regular season finish as the West Region’s top-ranked team. UCSD is currently ranked 4th in the region.
Both teams met earlier this season on the campus of UCSD. The Sea Warriors defeated the Tritons 7-2.
HPU closed the regular season at 13-4, highlighted by their win at then 4th-ranked Georgia College, and Hendrik Bode’s current ranking as the West Region’s 3rd-ranked player. The Sea Warriors also hold a #5 ITA National Ranking.
The winner will advance the NCAA National Tournament in Altamonte Springs, Florida held May 13-16.
Start time for the match is set at 11:30 a.m. at Kailua Racquet Club.
HPU Men’s And Women’s Tennis Tops UH-Hilo
Hilo, HI (4/12/09) – In their regular season finales, the HPU men’s and women’s tennis teams both defeated UH-Hilo by 5-1 scores. The HPU men’s team improves to 13-4 while UHH falls to 8-6. The Lady Sea Warriors are now 15-7 with the Lady Vulcans at 10-14.
The men’s team is currently ranked 5th nationally and first in the West Region, with the Lady Sea Warriors standing at #15 in the National Poll, and ranked third in the West Region.
In the men’s match, the Sea Warriors grabbed a 2-1 lead after doubles play. In No.2 doubles, Hendrik Bode and Sebastian Bader topped Luis Gonzaga and Stephen Royalty, 8-3, and Nikola Petrov and Anton Samuilau defeated Justin Dugan and Aaron Tada in No.3 doubles, 8-2.
Petrov, Bode, and Samuilau each won their singles games to clinch the win for HPU.
The Lady Sea Warriors were equally as dominant. In No.1 doubles, Zora Vlckova and Ingrid Cseh defeated Eve Castaing and Christie Pagatpatan, 9-7, as HPU took all three doubles matches.
In No.1 singles, Vlckova topped Castaing 6-0, 6-2, and Nina Mihova defeated Nicole Campbell 6-3, 7-5 in No.3 singles to clinch the win for HPU.
Both teams now look forward to the NCAA Regional Tournament. As the West Region’s top-ranked team, the men’s team will host their first round matchup. The Lady Sea Warriors must wait to find out the site of their opening round match. Tournament dates and times have not been set.
HPU Men’s Tennis Tops UH-Hilo
Hilo, HI (4/11/09) – The HPU men’s tennis team defeated UH-Hilo, 8-1. The Sea Warriors improve to 12-4, while UH-Hilo falls to 8-6.
HPU, ranked fifth nationally and first in the West Region, had little trouble dispensing of the 27th-ranked Vulcans. The Sea Warriors fell in just No.1 doubles en route the quality win.
In doubles play, the pair of Nikola Petrov and Daniel Luedi topped Luis Gonzaga and Stephen Royalty in No.2 doubles, 9-7. In No.3 doubles, Hendrik Bode and Sebastian Bader defeated Justin Dugan and Aaron Tada, 8-2.
The Sea Warriors swept all six singles games, highlighted by Petrov’s win in No.1 singles. He defeated Laurent Colombo, 6-3, 6-1.
The Sea Warriors play UH-Hilo again tomorrow, April 12. Start time is set for 9:00 a.m. in Hilo. The match will be the regular season finale for the Sea Warriors.
HPU Men’s Tennis Ranked #5 Nationally
Skillman, NJ (4/7/09) – The HPU men’s tennis team received a #5 national ranking in the latest ITA National Poll. The announcement was made today by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association national office. The women’s tennis team moved up three spots to #15 in their most recent ITA national poll.
The HPU men’s tennis team faced off with the nation’s top teams this past week. They fell to 4th-ranked Valdosta State and top-ranked Armstrong Atlantic, but defeated then #4 Georgia State & College. Georgia College previously defeated Armstrong Atlantic to end their 38-match win streak.
After losing to 4th-ranked Valdosta State and 5th-ranked Armstrong Atlantic, the HPU women’s team shutout both South Carolina-Aiken and Georgia College & State. They were rewarded by jumping three spots from their previous national ranking.
HPU has the distinction of being one of 15 schools to have both men’s and women’s tennis programs ranked in the Top 25.
The men’s team continues to hold the top spot in the West Region. Five HPU players are ranked in the Region’s Top 15 singles, with Hendrik Bode ranked #3.
On the women’s side, Zora Vlckova maintains her #12 national ranking.
Both teams will be on the road to close the regular season. The men’s team takes on UH-Hilo on Sunday, April 12. Start time is set for 9:00 a.m. in Hilo. The Lady Sea Warriors travel to Kona, and tomorrow will play Notre Dame de Namur at 10:00 p.m. and Dixie State College at 2:00 p.m. They will remain on the Big Island for the Pacific West Conference Championships beginning Thursday, April 9.
HPU Men’s And Women’s Tennis Top Georgia College & State
Milledgeville, GA (4/3/09) – At the Centennial Center Tennis Facility, the HPU men’s and women’s tennis teams concluded their mainland road trip in style, topping the nationally-ranked men’s and women’s teams from Georgia College & State University.
The Sea Warrior men improved to 11-4 in handing the 4th-ranked Bobcats their first home loss of the year, and cruised to a 7-2 victory. The Lady Sea Warriors meanwhile, blanked the 19th-ranked Lady Bobcats, 9-0, to up their record to 11-6.
In the men’s action, HPU lost only in No.1 doubles and No.1 singles. Trailing 1-0, the pair of Jan Hroch and Aleksandar Markov topped Joao Casagrande and Francis Yoshimoto, 8-4, to tie the match.
HPU followed that with a win at No.3 doubles, as Hendrik Bode and Sebastian Bader defeated Max Beliankou and Leo Benardez, 8-2.
Nikola Petrov fell in No.1 singles, 6-4, 6-4, but the rest of the afternoon belonged to the Sea Warriors. Bader topped Benardez in No.5 singles, 6-1, 6-3, to give HPU the win.
In the ladies’ action, HPU could do no wrong. They swept all three doubles matches highlighted by Anastasiya Ageychik and Lauren Shin’s 8-0 win at No.2 doubles.
HPU won all six singles matches in straight sets. 12th-ranked Zora Vlckova topped 22nd-ranked Marjorie Ceppo 6-2, 6-1 in No.1 singles. That was followed by Ingrid Cseh’s No.4 singles win over Gabby Acuna, 6-4, 6-1 to clinch the win.
Both Sea Warrior teams return home after a grueling four-game, seven-day road trip. The women’s team next takes on Notre Dame de Namur on Wednesday, April 8. Start time is set for 10:00 a.m. in Kona. The men’s team is next slated to play at UH-Hilo on Sunday, April 12 with a 9:00 a.m. start time.
HPU Men’s and Women’s Tennis Matches Cancelled
Augusta, GA (4/2/09) – The HPU men’s and women’s tennis matches versus Augusta State University have been cancelled due to inclement weather. The matches will not be rescheduled.
Both matches were scheduled for 2:00 p.m. EST but torrential downpours caused the start time to be pushed back and eventually cancelled.
Both HPU teams have one match remaining on their road trip. They travel to Milledgeville, Georgia to take on Georgia College & State University tomorrow, April 3. Start time for both matches is set for 2:00 p.m. EST.
The HPU men’s team is currently ranked sixth in the nation with the women’s team holding a #18 ranking.
HPU Women’s Tennis Top USC-Aiken, Men Fall
Aiken, SC (4/1/09) – At the University of South Carolina-Aiken Tennis Complex, the #6 HPU men’s tennis team fell to #10 South Carolina-Aiken, 5-4. The HPU women’s team, currently ranked 18th nationally, overwhelmed USCA 9-0. The men’s team drops to 10-4 while the Lady Sea Warriors improve to 10-6.
In men’s action, the Pacers (12-3) grabbed a 2-1 lead after doubles play. Nikola Petrov and Daniel Luedi fell in one doubles to #9 Dagoberto Darezzo and Edward Horne, 8-6. HPU’s lone doubles win came at No.2, where Hendrik Bode and Sebastian Bader defeated Bruno Seves and Filipe Garcia, 8-5.
In singles action, #46 Daniel Luedi notched a big win at three singles, topping Christopher Kaetz 6-2, 1-6, 6-2. One and two singles went to the Pacers, as #6 Seves defeated Petrov 6-4, 6-2, and #19 Darezzo topped #14 Bode, 1-6, 6-3, 6-3.
Sebastian Bader and Jan Hroch picked up wins in five and six singles, respectively. Hroch won a three-set thriller 6-3, 0-6, 11-9.
In ladies action, the Sea Warriors dominated the Lady Pacers (7-8). HPU headlined the doubles sweep with a shutout win in one doubles. Zora Vlckova and Ingrid Cseh topped Mathilde Grenet and Brittany Telford, 8-0.
HPU won every singles match in straight sets led by Vlckova who topped Stephanie Humphrey 6-1, 6-0 in one singles. Outside of Cseh’s 6-1, 7-5 win in four singles, HPU lost a total of just five games.
The Sea Warriors travel to Augusta, GA where both teams will take on Augusta State University, tomorrow, April 2. Start time for both matches is set at 2:00 p.m.
HPU Men’s and Women’s Tennis Fall To Armstrong Atlantic
Savannah, GA (3/31/09) – At the Armstrong Atlantic State Tennis Complex, the HPU men’s and women’s tennis teams both fell to the nationally ranked Pirates, 8-1. The 18th-ranked women’s team falls to 9-6, and the 6th-ranked men’s team drops to 10-3.
The HPU women’s team had a difficult time measuring up to the top-ranked and 2008 National Champion Lady Pirates. After losing in one and two doubles, HPU managed to grab a win in three doubles as Alexsandra Stankovic and Sandra Wikstrom defeated the pair of Kathleen Henry and Tina Ronel, 8-6.
The doubles win would be their only of the match, as all six singles games went to Armstrong Atlantic. Zora Vlckova fell 6-1, 6-0 in one singles to #1 Sona Novakova, and #49 Nina Mihova was defeated by #8 Alida Muller-Wehlau in two singles 6-0, 6-2.
In three singles, Anastasiya Ageychik lost to #38 Martina Beckmann 6-3, 6-3, and Ingrid Cseh was outdone by #18 Gabriella Kovacs in four singles 6-1, 6-3.
On the men’s side, the 8-1 defeat did not tell the entire story. HPU lost two and three doubles in tiebreakers, and singles play featured four three-set thrillers.
Trailing 1-0 after a loss in one doubles, Hendrik Bode and Sebastian Bader fell 9-8 (7-4) to the 8th-ranked pair of Rafael Array and Tim Johannsen. Jan Hroch and Alexsandar Markov had an equally exciting match in three doubles, but fell 9-8 (8-6).
In singles action, Nikola Petrov nearly knocked off #1 Edualdo Bonet in one singles 6-3, 7-6, 10-5. Sebastian Bader fell 7-5, 6-2 in four singles for the deciding game of the match. #46 Daniel Luedi gave HPU their lone point in three singles, defeating Mikk Irdoja 3-6, 6-2, 10-5.
Both teams will need to recover quickly, as they retake the court tomorrow, April 1, against national power South Carolina-Aiken. Start time for both matches will be at 2:00 p.m. EST.
HPU Men’s and Women’s Tennis Edged By Valdosta State
Valdosta, GA (3/29/09) – At Valdosta State University, the HPU men’s and women’s tennis teams fell to the Blazers in a pair of thrilling matches. The men’s team fell 5-4 to 2nd-ranked VSU and the Lady Sea Warriors dropped a 6-3 defeat to the Lady Blazers who were ranked #3 nationally.
HPU certainly demonstrated they were worthy of their national spotlight, but on the same token showed they were just a hair behind the nation’s best. The men’s team entered the match ranked 6th in the nation, and the women entered ranked 18th.
On the men’s side, HPU (10-2) closed doubles play down 2-1 but nearly headed to singles play with the lead. Nikola Petrov and Daniel Luedi fell in one doubles 9-8 in a tiebreaker. They were ousted by the nation’s #2 doubles pair of Leos Jelinek and Loerg Ekkenga 7-3 in the tiebreak.
Hendrik Bode and Sebastian Bader won 8-6 in two doubles.
In singles play, HPU won in the two, four, and six games. Petrov earned a quality three-set win over 9th-ranked Florian Halb, 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (7-4) in two singles. With the score tied 4-4, the match came down to a battle between Anton Samuilau and Otto Lenhart. Samuilau would succumb in three sets, 6-1, 5-7, 6-0, as VSU grabbed the win.
In the ladies action, HPU (9-5) fell in all three doubles games before heading to singles play. Zora Vlckova and Ingrid Cseh fell 8-6 in one doubles after leading 4-1.
The Sea Warriors responded in singles play. Vlckova topped #23 Dominique Rothlaender in one singles 6-3, 6-3, but #45 Nina Mihova fell to Tina Trautmann 6-2, 7-6 (7-4). Aleksandra Stankovic topped Karine Redon in five singles, 6-2, 1-6, 6-4, and Cseh defeated Kristel de Groot 7-5, 6-4 in four singles.
HPU are en route to Savannah to take on national power Armstrong Atlantic State. Both teams will need to be up for the task, as the Lady Sea Warriors will be taking on the nation’s #1 ranked team and the Armstrong Atlantic men are currently ranked #5 just ahead of HPU. Both matches start at 2:00 p.m. EST this Tuesday, March 31.
HPU Tennis Top Vulcans Again
Waipahu, HI (3/24/09) – For the second straight day, both the HPU men’s and women’s tennis teams topped UH-Hilo. The Lady Sea Warriors again won 9-0 with the men’s team posting a convincing 8-1 win.
In the men’s action, the nations 6th-ranked team fell in just four singles for the resounding victory. The match was not without it’s highlights though, as Hendrik Bode (one singles) and Jonathan Lee (six singles) each earned thrilling third set wins.
HPU improve to 10-1 on the season while UH-Hilo fall to 8-5.
The HPU women earned their second love win in as many days over the Vulcans. The match was highlighted by Tinka Mihova’s pro set tiebreak win over Nicole Cambell in three singles. Mihova won 6-2, 2-6, 11-9.
The 18th-ranked Sea Warriors improve to 9-3 while the Vulcans fall to 8-12.
The Lady Sea Warriors entertain Division I Marshall University this Thursday, March 26. Start time at Central Oahu Regional Park is set for 10:00 a.m. They then join the men’s team for a road swing through the southern states. First up is Valdosta State University in Georgia this Sunday, March 29.
HPU Men’s and Women’s Tennis Sweep Vulcans
Waipahu, HI (3/23/09) – At Central Oahu Regional Park, the HPU men’s and women’s tennis teams both topped UH-Hilo. The Lady Sea Warriors defeated the 29th-ranked Vulcans 9-0, with the men’s team winning 7-2 over the #24 men’s team.
The men’s team improved to 9-1 on the season with their win over the nation’s 24th ranked team. HPU, currently ranked first in the West Region and sixth in the nation, lost in only one and five singles.
Nikola Petrov and Daniel Luedi won in one doubles over Kevin Tamura and Laurent Colombo, 8-4; and Petrov and Anton Samuilau won in third game pro sets in fifth and fourth singles, respectively.
HPU and UH-Hilo face off again tomorrow, March 23 at Central Oahu Regional Park. Start time is set at 9:00 a.m.
MEN HPU UHH
#1 Singles #30 Hendrik Bode Laurent Colombo UHH 6:3 6:3
#2 Singles Sebastian Bader Luiz Gonzaga HPU 7:6 6:2
#3 Singles #39 Daniel Luedi Kevin Tamura HPU 6:1 6:2
#4 Singles Anton Samuilau Stephen Royalty HPU 6:7 6:3 1:0 (7)
#5 Singles Nikola Petrov Justin Dugan UHH 7:6 6:7 1:0 (5)
#6 Singles Aleksandar Markov Matthew Tavares HPU 6:2 6:2
#1 Doubles Petrov/Luedi Tamura/Colombo HPU 8:4
#2 Doubles Bode/Bader Gonzaga/Royalty HPU 8:4
#3 Doubles Markov/Jan Hroch Aaron Tada/Dugan HPU 8:0
HPU Men’s and Women’s Tennis Shutdown Northwestern College
Waipahu, HI (3/10/09) – At Central Oahu Regional Park, the HPU men’s and women’s tennis teams topped Northwestern College (St. Paul, MN). The women’s team won 8-1, while the men’s team swept the Eagles, 9-0.
The HPU men’s and women’s teams improve to 8-1 and 7-1, respectively.
In men’s action, the Sea Warriors made quick work of their opponent. In one doubles, Hendrik Bode and Sebastian Bader topped the pair of Jeremiah Schneck and Stephen Fread, 8-1.
Nikola Petrov and Jan Hroch, and Anton Samuilau and Jonathan Lee, won at love in two and three doubles, respectively.
In singles play, HPU gave up just two games to the Eagles. Outside of Bader’s 6-1, 6-1 win over Fread in one singles, the Sea Warriors won all other singles matches at love.
The men’s next match will be Monday, March 23 versus UH-Hilo. Start time is set for 9:00 a.m. at Central Oahu Regional Park.
Sea Warriors Rise In National Rankings
Skillman, NJ (3/8/09) – The HPU men’s tennis team received a #6 ranking in the most recent ITA national poll. The announcement comes just one day after HPU retained their spot as the West Region’s top-ranked team.
The announcement came from the Intercollegiate Tennis Association national office.
Also rising in the regional and national polls are the Lady Sea Warrior tennis team. In the ITA rankings released March 4, HPU received a #3 ranking in the West Region and #18 in the National poll.
Both squads recently returned from successful road trips where they each went 4-1 against the West Regions top opponents.
The HPU men are currently 7-1 with the women’s team at 6-1.
Both teams take on Northwestern College tomorrow, Tuesday March 10 at Central Oahu Regional Park. Match time is set for 9:00 a.m.
HPU Men’s Tennis Edge Division I San Francisco
Waipahu, HI (3/6/09) – The 7th-ranked HPU men’s tennis team faced off with Division I San Francisco today, topping the Dons 5-4. HPU overcame a 2-1 deficit after doubles play to improve their record to 7-1. USF fall to 3-6.
In doubles action, Anton Samuilau and Aleksandar Markov gave HPU their only doubles victory. They topped Mitch Del Rosario and Torin Ching 8-3 in three doubles. Hendrik Bode and Sebastian Bader fell in one doubles 8-3, and the pair of Jan Hroch and Daniel Luedi dropped a 9-8 score in two doubles.
In singles play, HPU won their four match-clinching games in solid fashion. The Sea Warriors won the three, four, five, and six singles games. #39 Daniel Luedi topped Michael Carreno in three singles, 6-2, 6-2, and Samuilau defeated Rainer Nachbauer 6-4, 6-2 in four singles.
Nikola Petrov won the five singles game 6-2, 6-3 over Einar Hart, and Markov topped Jacob Hartwig 6-4, 6-4 in six singles.
The two HPU singles losses came at one and two. #30 Hendrik Bode fell to Thong Tu 7-6, 6-2 in one singles, and Bader dropped a 3-6, 6-0, 6-4 result to Asaf Cohen in two singles.
HPU return to the court Tuesday, March 10 as they take on Northwestern College out of Saint Paul, MN. Start time of the match is set at 9:00 a.m. at Central Oahu Regional Park.
HPU Men’s Tennis Win Again
Waipahu, HI (3/5/09) – Just a day after handedly defeating Division I Presbyterian College, the HPU men’s tennis team shutout Grand Canyon University. The Sea Warriors improve to 6-1 while the Antelopes fall to a winless 0-7.
The 7th-ranked Sea Warriors were no match for Grand Canyon.
Hendrik Bode and Sebastian Bader won in one doubles, defeating Eric Shroder and Brian Kirby 8-6. Jan Hroch and Daniel Luedi won in two doubles 8-1, and Anton Samuilau and Nikola Petrov were victorious in three doubles by the same score.
HPU took all singles matches in straight sets. Samuilau played one singles, defeating Shroder at love. Petrov topped Kirby in two singles, 6-0, 6-2, Aleksandar Markov defeated Luke Larm in three singles also at love, and Jan Hroch won the four singles match over Jonathan Pryzbyl, 6-0, 6-2.
In five singles, Jonathan Lee defeated Andrew Zappala 6-2, 6-1, and Nick Loucas topped Vladica Milenkovic 6-2, 6-0 in six singles.
HPU return to the court tomorrow, March 6, for their third match in as many days. The Sea Warriors face off with Division I University of San Francisco at 3:00 p.m. at Central Oahu Regional Park.
Sea Warriors Shutdown Presbyterian College
Waipahu, HI (3/4/09) – At Central Oahu Regional Park, the 7th-ranked HPU men’s tennis team returned from a successful road trip to shutdown Presbyterian College, 8-1. The Sea Warriors improve to 5-1 while the Blue Hose fall to 3-8.
HPU took two of the three doubles matches. Hendrik Bode and Sebastian Bader won 8-6 in one doubles, and Jan Hroch and Daniel Luedi earned the win in two doubles, also 8-6.
Nikola Petrov and Aleksandar Markov fell to Brad Luciuk and Andrew Lee 8-3 in three doubles.
HPU won all three singles matches in straight sets.
#30 Bode topped Matt Martin 6-1, 7-5 in one singles, Bader defeated Michael Nicol 6-2, 6-3 in two singles, and the three singles match went to #39 Luedi who posted a 6-1, 6-3 win over Patrick Fediuk.
Anton Samuilau defeated Zach Sprouse 6-2, 6-0 in four singles, Petrov topped Lee in five singles 6-4, 6-1, and in six singles Markov shutdown Mark Cannatelli, 6-1, 6-0.
HPU return to the court today, March 5 to take on Grand Canyon University in a battle of PacWest schools. Start time is set for 9:00 a.m. at Central Oahu Regional Park.
Sea Warriors Dominant In Road Opener
Pomona, CA (2/26/09) – In the first of four road matches, the HPU men’s tennis team opened with a resounding 8-1 win over Cal Poly Pomona. HPU improve to 2-0 on the season while the Broncos fall to 4-4. The match was played at the Kellog Tennis Complex.
The match opened with HPU taking two of three in doubles play. Daniel Luedi and Nikola Petrov topped Joe Madoo and Salvardor Romero in one doubles, 8-5, but Anton Samuilau and Aleksander Markov fell to Josh Lau and Jackie Vachirajongkol 8-6 in two doubles.
In three doubles, Sebastian Bader and Jan Hroch topped Eric Carlstrom and Jeffrey Vachirajongkol 8-5 as HPU held a 2-1 lead heading to singles play.
The Sea Warriors ran away with the match in singles play, sweeping all six matches.
The Sea Warriors return to action tomorrow, February 27, against Vanguard University. Start time is set for 1:00 p.m. Pacific time.
HPU 8, Cal Poly Pomona 1
Singles
1) Daniel Luedi def. Josh Lau 6-0, 6-3
2) Sebastian Bader def. Joe Madoo 6-1, 6-1
3) Nikola Petrov def. Salvardor Romero 6-4, 6-4
4) Aleksander Markov def. Jeffrey Vachirajongkol, 6-2, 2-0 Ret.
5) Anton Samuilau def. Jackie Vachirajongkol 6-2, 6-4
6) Jan Hroch def. Eric Carlstrom 6-4, 6-2
Doubles
1) Luedi/Petrov def. Madoo/Romero 8-5
2) Josh Lau/Jackie Vachirajongkol def. Samuilau/Markov 8-6
3) Bader/Hroch def. Carlstrom/Jeffrey Vachirajongkol 8-5
Sea Warriors Dominate Gustavus Adolphus
Honolulu, HI (2/7/09) – In the season opening match for the HPU men's tennis team, the Sea Warriors trounced Division III #9 Gustavus Adolphus, 8-1. HPU start the season at 1-0 while GSU fall to 0-2.
HPU opened by taking two of the three doubles matches. Daniel Luedi and Nikola Petrov topped the 14th ranked pair of Mike Burdakin and John Kauss 8-6 in one doubles, and Anton Samuilau and Aleksander Markov defeated Nick Hansen and Eric Ice 8-1 in three doubles.
The HPU pair of Hendrik Bode and Sebastian Bader fell in two doubles to Charlie Paukert and Ben Tomasek, 8-1.
Bode and Daniel Luedi won their matches in one and two singles. Bode easily topped Kauss 6-1, 6-0 and Luedi topped Paukert 7-5, 6-2.
Bode and Luedi hold singles rankings of #30 and #39, respectively.
Bader and Markov both won in their HPU singles debuts. Bader topped Burdakin, 7-5, 6-3 in three singles, and Markov handled Dave Koppel 6-4, 6-4 in six singles.
The four singles match saw Nikola Petrov defeat Patrick Clark 6-2, 6-2, and Jan Hroch topped Peter Wright 6-0, 6-3 in five singles.
The Sea Warriors will have several weeks off before heading out on an early season road trip. First on the plate will be Cal Poly Pomona with the match set for Thursday, February 26 at 1:30 p.m. in Pomona, CA.
With the collegiate tennis circuit in full swing, and the NCAA season looming, the HPU tennis team will be eying the National Tournament once again.
Leading the charge on the men’s side will be the West Region’s top player Hendrik Bode.
Head Coach Stefan Pampulov has seen Hendrik blossom as a player, and sat down with Sports Information Director John Barry to comment on the success and future opportunities of his senior star.
JB: How has he impacted your program since he’s been here?
SP: He is the type of person who leads by example. Hendrik is a great team player. On the court he lets his racquet talk. His perfect 2006 record in singles at the number one position was an inspiration to the rest of his teammates. With him at the top spot we were able to climb the national rankings, twice reach the quarterfinals at the NCAA championship and dominate the West region. Hendrik was ranked #1 in the west region and top 10 in the country.
JB: He has become one of the best players in the region and even nationally. What do you attribute this growth to?
SP: He has a complete game and can adapt to any player and any style much better than most 
of the players in Division II. He is constantly striving to improve and works on every aspect of the game.
JB: What expectations do you have for him in his senior year?
SP: I am pretty sure he would like to make an even bigger impact during his last season. We have been talking for awhile that we want to have another shot at the national title, and getting there is definitely a priority. I hope that he will be able to finish the season as the best singles player in the country.
JB: What type of success do you feel he will have after college?
SP: College tennis is a great preparation for real life. You always need to be prepared, focused and determined, but most importantly flexible. You need to adjust to different opponents and playing conditions. If he keeps going the way he has been working in practice and playing matches for HPU, then his future is limitless.
Pampulov Earns Community Service Honor
Skillman, NJ (11/20/08) – HPU Head Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach Stefan Pampulov was awarded the USTA/ITA Community Service Outreach Award, announced by the ITA and USTA national offices.
The recognition honors an ITA coach for significant contributions in developing community-based tennis programs through community centers, schools, parks, community tennis associations, inner city, suburban or rural programs.
Pampulov has been integral in the promotion of tennis throughout Hawai‘i. He has been involved in after school programs at Enchanted Lake Elementary School and helped implement the ITA Tennis On Campus Program. He participated at the United States Tennis Association Tennis Weekend at Ala Moana Park and Central Oahu Regional Park, and most recently was involved in the State Capital Youth Day in 2008.
Pampulov was one of just eight coaches in the nation to receive the award.
"We are honored
to accept this award on behalf of HPU,” said Pampulov. “Our entire coaching staff and foremost our student-athletes who volunteer in our communities and share their passion for tennis."
"The USTA is very proud of the contributions these extremely special coaches have made on their campuses and within their local communities," says Glenn Arrington, USTA National Manager Tennis On Campus. "Not only do these fine coaches help pave the way for future generations of tennis players they provide leadership and example for hundreds of other coaches nationwide that can benefit from engaging in campus and community outreach."
Bode Falls In Quarterfinals
At the 2008 Honolulu Futures, HPU’s Hendrik Bode fell in the quarterfinal round to Alexander Domijan (6-0, 6-0).
Domijan wasted no time on the court, defeating Bode in less than an hour. Yesterday, Domijan upset the No. 1 seed, Uladzimir Ignatik of Belarus in three sets and currently holds a No. 857 ITF rank. Most recently, he won the Pan American Closed Boy’s 18 singles event last month and was the No.1 USTA junior player in the Boys 16 last year.
Bode, from Germany, won the wild card tournament into the main draw of the Honolulu Futures and currently holds a No. 14 singles rank in NCAA Division II.
Tomorrow, Domijan will take on El Mihdawy in the feature night match at 5pm for a spot in the semifinals. ITF No. 803 Chase Buchanan of New Albany, Ohio beat Jordan Cox 7-5, 6-2.
This year, Buchanan won the Boys’ 18s singles title at the Easter Bowl in April and in August, he advanced to the quarterfinals of the junior singles draw at this year’s U.S. Open before falling to eventual boys’ champion Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria.
The Main Draw of the 2008 Honolulu Futures features 32 singles players and 32 doubles teams. All Main Draw matches beginning at 10am.
The Honolulu Futures, a USTA Pro Circuit event, is the largest tennis event on Oahu, Hawaii and attracts many up-and-coming professional players from around the world.
Bode Advances, Makes World Mark
Honolulu, HI (11/11/08) – Sea Warrior No. 1 singles player, Hendrik Bode defeated Chris Wettengel 1-6, 7-6 (5), 6-2. Bode won the wild card entry into the main draw of the Honolulu Futures and currently holds a No. 14 singles rank in NCAA Division II.
Wettengel was a quarterfinalist in last year’s Honolulu Futures and most recently lost to No. 8 seed, Dennis Lajola of University of Hawaii-Manoa at the Mauna Lani Kohala Coast Futures. With the win, Bode secures a spot in the top 2000 of the ATP World Ranking.
Bode will take on American Alexander Domijan in Round 2. Domijan upset the No. 1 seed, Uladzimir Ignatik of Belarus in three sets 6-3, 6-7 (2), 7-6 (6). After capturing the first set, Domijan, who currently holds a No. 857 ITF rank, was up 5-3 and 40-15 when Ignatik made and impressive come back and took the second set in tiebreak.
Bode’s match against Domijan is set for Wednesday, November 12 at 10:00 a.m.
The Honolulu Futures, a USTA Pro Circuit event, is the largest tennis event on Oahu, Hawaii and attracts many up-and-coming professional players from around the world.
Bode Secures Spot In 2008 Honolulu Futures
Honolulu, HI (11/7/08) – Hawaii Pacific University No. 1 singles player, Hendrik Bode from Lehrte, Germany wins the coveted Wild Card entry into the 2008 Honolulu Futures.
Bode claimed victory over Matthew Short from Beckenham, Great Britain 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 to secure his place in the singles main draw of the Honolulu Futures. Short, who currently holds a No. 496 Junior Tennis Global rank in the Boys 18, defeated Sydney Jim of Sugar Land, Texas in the semifinals 6-1, 1-6, 7-5.
In the previous round, Bode defeated Nail Khabiyev from Brooklyn, New York in the 6-3,6-3. Bode currently holds a No. 16 singles rank in NCAA Division II and lost in the qualifying round of last year’s Honolulu Futures’ Qualifying event.
The other main draw singles Wild Card was given to Hawaii Grand Prix Singles Champion, Jan Tribler, a former Hawaii Pacific University player from Denmark.
Over 15 junior, college and adult Hawaii players joined entrants from California, Texas, Maryland, Florida, New York, British Columbia in this Wild Card Championship.
The doubles Wild Card for this year’s Honolulu Futures was given to the champion doubles team of the Hawaii Open Sectional Championships, held in June at the Oahu Club. The team of Michael Bruggermann and Erich Chen won the doubles wild card entry, but has since withdrawn. Hawaii Open Sectional Championship finalist team of Henry Somerville and HPU Head Coach Stefan Pampulov are expected to play.
All Wild Card entrants earn a spot in the main draw of their respective event and will need to win a match to receive ATP points.
Approximately 54 players from Hawaii, mainland U.S. and various countries have signed up for the Qualifying tournament for the Honolulu Futures. This men’s event, November 8-10, will determine the final eight singles players in the 2008 Honolulu Futures Main Draw scheduled to begin November 11. All Qualifying and Main Draw matches beginning at 10am.
Several of the professionals in the Qualifying event have come from playing the Mauna Lani Kohala Coast Futures event earlier this month.
The Main Draw of the 2008 Honolulu Futures will feature 32 singles players and 32 doubles teams. The highest ranked player is No. 409 Uladzimir Ignatik of Belarus.
The Honolulu Futures, a USTA Pro Circuit event, is the largest tennis event on Oahu, Hawaii and attracts many up-and-coming professional players from around the world.
Men’s Tennis Ranked #1
Skillman, NJ (11/5/08) – In the first ITA ranking of the 2008-09 season, the HPU men’s tennis team received the top spot in the West Region, and a #7 national ranking. The announcement came from the ITA National Office.
The ITA (Intercollegiate Tennis Association) undoubtedly acknowledged the stellar 2008 NCAA season by the Sea Warriors. HPU lost just one regular season match (UH-Manoa) and advanced to the NCAA National Tournament before losing 5-4 to West Florida.
Senior Hendrik Bode and junior Daniel Luedi received individual recognition. Bode received a #14 national ranking while Luedi was a given a #46 preseason ranking. Bode and Luedi also received a #3 and #5 West Region ranking, respectively.
Junior Nikola Petrov earned a #12 West Region ranking.
The Sea Warriors open the 2009 season Friday, February 6.
Bode Takes Honolulu Masters
Honolulu, HI (11/1/08) – At the Honolulu Masters Tournament held at the Oahu Club in Hawai‘i Kai, HPU’s Hendrik Bode won the Honolulu Masters over Sea Warrior teammate Daniel Luedi, 6-2, 6-2.
The tournament featured individual competition, with members of the HPU men’s tennis team competing with some of Hawai‘i’s top players. Both Luedi and Bode defeated their opponents in the semi-final round to advance to the all-HPU final.
Bode and Luedi had stellar seasons for the Sea Warriors this past Spring. Bode posted a 14-2 overall singles record and won West Region Player of the Year honors. Luedi, a newcomer to the HPU tennis scene last season, won a team high 18 singles wins.
Bode and Luedi will be back this Spring to join the Sea Warriors for the 2009 season.
HPU Tennis Receives National Recognition in Academics
Skillman, NJ (8/9/08) – The HPU men’s and women’s tennis teams earned All-Academic team and individual honors, awarded by the ITA. For consideration for the Division II award, teams must have achieved a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 for the 2007-08 academic year. Individuals were considered for the ITA All-Academic Team by earning at least a 3.5 GPA for the 2007-08 academic year.
The men’s team was ranked fourth overall, with the women’s team earning a top 20 ranking at #19. On the men’s side, both Hendrik Bode (Lehrte, Germany) and Mark Mestan (Cologne, Germany) earned the recognition for the Sea Warriors. Bode finished the season ranked #30 nationally with an overall singles record of 14-6. Mestan closed the season at 12-3.
On the ladies side, Anastasia Ageychik (Minsk, Belarus), Elena Hudzikova (Bratislava, Slovakia), and Samantha Mathews (Honolulu, Hawai‘i) earned the individual honor for HPU. Ageychik finished 10-3, with Hudzikova tied for second on the team in wins at 17-6. Mathews finished the season as the only undefeated Sea Warrior (7-0).
The Sea Warriors are nearing the beginning of their Fall season. The 2008-09 year is expected to be another successful campaign, as both teams return the core of their talent.
Sea Warrior Tennis Recognized by ITA
Skillman, NJ (5/19/08) – Head Coach Stefan Pampulov, and players Ingrid Cseh and Daniel Luedi received post season recognition by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association. Pampulov earned West Region Coach of the Year honors, while Cseh and Luedi were named the ITA Players to Watch for the women's and men's side, respectively.
Pampulov, in receiving Coach of the Year honors, led his Sea Warrior teams to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament for the second consecutive year. Both teams were ranked in the Top 20 all season long, with the men's team finishing ranked #1 in the West Region and the ladies ranked #2. The ladies side finished the season 22-8, while the men posted an outstanding 20-2 record.
Cseh took over the one singles position for much of the season, and battled to a 9-14 singles mark and 14-13 finish in doubles. The sophomore from Bucarest, Romania closed the regular season with a #15 singles ranking in the West Region, and a #4 doubles ranking with partner Lauren Shin.
Luedi (So., Grenchen, Switzerland) finished the season with a team high 18 singles wins at 18-2. With doubles partner Nikola Petrov, his only of the season, he posted a season mark of 18-4 and is ranked #5 in the West Region. Luedi is currently ranked 39th nationally and fifth in the West Region in singles.
HPU Men’s and Women’s Tennis Teams Fall In National Quarterfinals
Houston, TX (5/15/08) – The Hawai‘i Pacific University men’s and women’s tennis teams fell in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division II National Championships today. The men’s team dropped a tight contest to West Florida 5-4, and the Lady Sea Warriors fell handedly to Valdosta State, 5-0.
The Lady Sea Warriors’ match with the Lady Blazers was the first match of the morning. After quickly dropping all three doubles matches, HPU took the court for singles, where they experienced a two hour rain delay after playing only three games in the first set.
Unfortunately for the Sea Warriors, the rains did not dampen the momentum of the fourth-ranked Lady Blazers, as they captured fifth and sixth singles. Tinka Mihova fell 7-5, 6-3 and Lauren Shin lost 6-0, 6-2 respectively for the final points.
The men took on #3 University of West Florida. Though facing a daunting task, the Sea Warriors were clearly up for the challenge. In doubles, Anton Samuilau and Mark Mestan dropped the first match 8-3, but were picked up by third doubles teammates, Hendrik Bode and Jan Hroch who broke serve for the final point to win 8-6.
Tied at 1-1, both teams turned their attention to the second court, where Nikola Petrov and Daniel Luedi were in a tiebreak. After saving two match points, and squandering three of their own, Luedi and Petrov came up with the win, securing the tiebreak 11-9.
Throughout singles, the match was tight with the Argonauts unwilling to go away. First singles player, Bode, was the first off the court, losing his match 6-3, 6-2. Tied at 2-2, Samuilau, pulled off a convincing win at fifth singles 6-2, 6-2 to put the Sea Warriors up 3-2. Samuilau was followed by second singles player, Luedi. The Swiss native had been virtually unstoppable all season, but dropped a three-set match to even matters at 3-3. After losing the first set in a close tie-break, Mestan easily won the second and third sets 6-1, 6-2 at number three singles for the Sea Warriors to take the lead 4-3.
Petrov and Hroch at fourth and sixth singles were the last two on the court, both exchanging games back and forth in the third set. Hroch would finish first, dropping his match 6-4 in the third. Fourth singles became the deciding match with West Florida’s Luis Arboleda serving at 5-4. Petrov was able to save two match points and take the advantage three times in the game, but, ultimately, was unable to break Arboleda’s big serve.
HPU’s loss to West Florida was the first at the hands of a non-Division I opponent this season.
The exit from the National Tournament quarterfinals marks the second in as many seasons for both teams. The Lady Sea Warriors close the season 22-8, with the men’s team finishing at 20-2.
Prior to the tournament, Coach Stefan Pampulov was named the ITA West Region Coach of the Year, with Ingrid Cseh and Daniel Luedi named as the West Region Players to Watch.
Sea Warriors Crush Northwood, Advance to Quarterfinals
Houston, TX (5/14/08) – The Hawai'i Pacific University men's tennis team crushed Northwood University (MI) today in the Round of 16 of the NCAA Division II National Championships.
The Sea Warriors got a huge head start on the match, winning all three doubles to close with a 3-0 lead. First doubles team Mark Mestan and Anton Samuilau easily won 8-2. Daniel Luedi and Nikola Petrov won second doubles 8-6, as did Hendrik Bode and Jan Hroch at number three.
Singles went the Sea Warriors' way as well, as Bode pulled in the fourth point by winning first singles at 6-2, 6-0. He was followed by Luedi at second singles who won the fifth and deciding point with a 6-3, 6-1 victory. Mestan, Petrov, Samuilau and Hroch at numbers three through six respectively were all up a set and leading in the second when the match was stopped.
With the win, the men's tennis team improves to 20-1 on the season. They advance to the quarterfinals where they face the University of West Florida who won a 5-4 thriller over Concordia (NY). Start time is set for 1:00 p.m. CST, tomorrow, May 15.
HPU Shutout Seawolves, Advance To National Championships
Waipahu, HI (5/9/08) – HPU are heading into the NCAA National Championships with a full head of steam. At Central Oahu Regional Park, HPU topped Sonoma State with a resounding 5-0 victory in the Regional Final. HPU improve to 19-1 overall, with the Seawolves closing the season at 9-13.
HPU the stage for the win by taking all three doubles matches. The pair of Mark Mestan and Anton Samuilau earned the first point of the afternoon in the one match. They topped the tandem of Andy Muesse and Brett McNulty 8-3. Hendrik Bode and Jonathan Lee grabbed the third point in the three match, defeating Logan Bailey and Jordan Smith 8-6. Lee took the place of Jan Hroch who fell ill shortly before the match. HPU won their fourth point in the two match, as Daniel Luedi defeated Connor Olsen 6-2, 6-1.
The Sea Warriors grabbed the winning point from Nikola Petrov, as he toppee Brett McNulty 6-3, 6-1. HPU were leading by set in each of their unfinished matches. The Sea Warriors now move on to Houston, Texas and the NCAA National Championships. The first match is scheduled Wednesday, May 14 on the campus of Rice University, opponent to be determined.
Singles
1. Bode, Hendrik (HPUMT) vs. Muesse, Andy (SSUMT) 7-5, 2-1, unfinished
2. Luedi, Daniel (HPUMT) def. Olson, Connor (SSUMT) 6-2, 6-1
3. Mestan, Mark (HPUMT) vs. Stollberg, Jeff (SSUMT) 6-3, 2-1, unfinished
4. Petrov, Nikola (HPUMT) def. McNulty, Brett (SSUMT) 6-3, 6-1
5. Samuilau, Anton (HPUMT) vs. Heckley, Jeremy (SSUMT) 6-0, 2-0, unfinished
6. Lee, Jonathan (HPUMT) vs. Anh Vu, Quan (SSUMT) 6-1, 3-2, unfinished
Doubles
1. Mestan, Mark/Samuilau, Anton (HPUMT) def. Muesse, Andy/McNulty, Brett (SSUMT) 8-3
2. Petrov, Nikola/Luedi, Daniel (HPUMT) def. Olson, Connor/Stollberg, Jeff (SSUMT) 8-6
3. Bode, Hendrik/Lee, Jonathan (HPUMT) def. Bailey, Logan/Smith, Jordan (SSUMT) 8-6
HPU Tennis Teams Climb In Rankings
Skillman, NJ (5/5/08) – Both the HPU men’s and women’s tennis teams climbed one spot in the ITA national rankings, announced today by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association office. The men’s team now hold the #9 spot, and the Lady Sea Warriors jumped to the #16 position.
The Lady Sea Warriors also maintain their #2 West Region ranking behind perennial national champion BYU-Hawai‘i. HPU have three players ranked in the ITA Top 20. Nina Mihova (#7), Anastasiya Ageychik (#13), and Ingrid Cseh (#15) have been major contributors to the success of the team this season.
The Lady Sea Warriors also boast three doubles pairs ranked in the ITA Top 10. Cseh and Lauren Shin hold a #4 ranking, with Elena Hudzikova and Tinka Mihova, and Ageychik and Nina Mihova, holding a #7 and #9 ranking, respectively.
Nina Mihova also holds a #35 national singles ranking.
The men’s team, in addition to moving up to #9 nationally, still hold the top spot in the West Region with an 18-1 record. Five Sea Warriors are ranked in the ITA Top 10 singles. Hendrik Bode, in addition to being ranked #30 nationally, is ranked #4 in the West Region just in front of teammate Daniel Luedi. Mark Mestan holds the #7 spot, and Nikola Petrov is currently ranked #10.
HPU also hold two elite doubles teams. Mestan and Anton Samuilau are ranked #2 in the ITA West Region, with the team of Luedi and Petrov holding the five spot.
Both teams are set for postseason play, as they host the NCAA Regional Tournament this Thursday and Friday at Central Oahu Regional Park in Waipahu.
Men’s and Women’s Tennis Set To Host Regional Championships
Honolulu, HI (4/30/08) – Ranked #1 and #2 in the West Region, respectively, the HPU men’s and women’s tennis teams have been selected as hosts for rounds one and two of the NCAA Tennis Championships. The matches begin Thursday, May 8 and will be held at Central Oahu Regional Park in Waipahu, Hawai‘i.
On the ladies side, the University of Hawai‘i-Hilo will take on Cal State University-Los Angeles at 11:00 a.m., with HPU matching up with Grand Canyon University at 2:00 p.m. The winners will play the following day at 2:00 p.m. to advance to the round of 16 in Houston, Texas.
HPU Head Men’s and Women’s Coach Stefan Pampulov speaks very highly of his first round opponent. “We saw Grand Canyon at the PacWest Tournament this year and they have improved tremendously since last season. At this stage, we can not take any team lightly.”
Ranked #2 in the West Region, and #17 nationally, HPU (19-7) are undoubtedly the favorite to advance. “We have five of our top six players from last year’s National Tournament team, so we know what it takes to compete on this level,” comments Pampulov. “Our goal is to do better than last year but we understand that we need to think one game at the time.”
On the men’s side, HPU will match up with Sonoma State at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 9. With both teams receiving first round byes, the winner will receive a straight berth to Houston and the round of 16. The Sea Warriors and Seawolves are no strangers to each other, having tangoed earlier this season at Central Oahu Regional Park. HPU prevailed in that match, 5-4.
Coach Pampulov sees confidence in his Sea Warrior group, who are made up entirely of underclassmen. “We had an almost perfect season this year and were able to finish first in the West Region which is a great accomplishment. We had a tough schedule and were able to win many close matches giving us a lot of confidence going into the NCAA Tournament.”
HPU are 4-0 against teams in the tournament field, all of whom received first round byes.
The Sea Warriors posted arguably the best regular season in HPU men’s tennis history. At 18-1, HPU lost only to Division I UH-Manoa. They are ranked #1 in the West Region and #10 nationally, and are poised for a run at a national championship.
Men's Tournament Field
Women's Tournament Field
HPU Sweep Season Series With Vulcans 
Waipahu, HI (4/26/08) – At Central Oahu Regional Park, the HPU men’s tennis team defeated UH-Hilo, 5-4. The match was their final regular season contest, and gave HPU a 4-0 season sweep of UH-Hilo. HPU improve to 18-1 while UHH fall to 7-12.
The previous three wins were not close, but today’s match proved to be a test for the Sea Warriors. HPU grabbed a 2-1 lead after doubles play. The team of Jan Hroch and Hendrik Bode won the second doubles 8-5, and Anton Samuilau and Jonathan Lee won three doubles 8-6.
In singles play, HPU won the first and second singles en route to taking the victory. Bode (13-5) topped Laurent Colombo in the one game 3-6, 6-1, 6-2. In the two game, Daniel Luedi improved to a team-best 17-1 with his 6-0, 6-4 defeat of Luiz Gonzaga. Jan Hroch (13-2) topped Mitchel Gelina 6-1, 4-6, 6-4 in the five match.
The Sea Warriors conclude the regular season at 18-1, and now set their sites on the NCAA West Region Championships. They play host to Sonoma State University with a trip to the NCAA National Tournament on the line. HPU topped the Seawolves earlier this season, winning 5-4 on March 24 at Central Oahu Regional Park. The regional contest gets underway Friday, May 9 at Central Oahu Regional Park. Start time is set at 11:00 a.m.
Singles
1. Bode, Hendrik (HPUMT) def. Colombo, Laurent (UHHMT) 3-6, 6-1, 6-2
2. Luedi, Daniel (HPUMT) def. Gonzaga, Luiz (UHHMT) 6-0, 6-4
3. Royalty, Stephan (UHHMT) def. Petrov, Nikola (HPUMT) 0-1, retired
4. Tamura, Kevin (UHHMT) def. Samuilau, Anton (HPUMT) 6-4, 5-7, 7-5
5. Hroch, Jan (HPUMT) def. Gelina, Mitchell (UHHMT) 6-1, 4-6, 6-4
6. Mikulasek, Tomas (UHHMT) def. Lee, Jonathan (HPUMT) 3-6, 7-6, 6-2
Doubles
1. Colombo, Laurent/Tamura, Kevin (UHHMT) def. Petrov, Nikola/Luedi, Daniel (HPUMT) 7-7, retired
2. Bode, Hendrik/Hroch, Jan (HPUMT) def. Gonzaga, Luiz/Royalty, Stephan (UHHMT) 8-5
3. Lee, Jonathan/Samuilau, Anton (HPUMT) def. Tada, Aaron/Sriram, Mangal (UHHMT) 8-6
Sea Warriors Drop First Match of the Season
Honolulu, HI (4/15/08) – The HPU men's tennis team dropped their first match of the season, a 6-1 defeat at the hands of the University of Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors. The Sea Warriors fall to 17-1. while UH improve to 5-10. The match was played at the UH Tennis Complex.
The 10th-ranked Sea Warriors were swept in doubles play. The most decisive loss was in the one match. The HPU pair of Mark Mestan and Anton Samuilau fell to Andrea Weber and Sascha Heinemann, 8-1. Nikola Petrov and Daniel Luedi fell in the two match to Jeff Fitch and Dennis Lajola, 8-3, and Jan Hroch and Hendrik Bode were topped by Craig Faulk and Spence Mendoza in the three match, 8-5.
HPU only managed to take one singles game. Petrov defeated Craig Faulk in the four game, 6-2, 6-0. Petrov has been near perfect this year, improving to 14-2.
The Sea Warriors close the regular season Saturday, April 26 against UH-Hilo. Start time is set for 1:00 p.m. at Central Oahu Regional Park.
Doubles
1. Heinemann/Weber (UH) def. Mestan/Samuilau (HPU), 8-1
2. Fitch/Lajola (UH) def. Petrov/Luedi (HPU), 8-3
3. Faulk/Mendoza (UH) def. Hroch /Bode (HPU), 8-5
Singles
1. Dennis Lajola (UH) def. Hendrik Bode (HPU), 6-3, 6-2
2. No. 108 Sascha Heinemann (UH) def. Daniel Luedi (HPU), 5-7, 6-3, 1-0 (7)
3. Andreas Weber (UH) def. Mark Mestan (HPU), 6-2, 6-0
4. Nikola Petrov (HPU) def. Craig Faulk (UH), 6-2, 6-0
5. Spence Mendoza (UH) def. Anton Samuilau (HPU), 3-6, 6-4, 1-0 (6)
6. Jeff Fitch (UH) def. Jan Hroch (HPU), 6-4, 7-6 (5)
HPU Overcome Nation's Best
Azusa, CA (4/8/08) – Both the HPU men’s and women’s teams topped the NAIA’s best in Azusa 
Pacific University by scores of 5-4. In the ladies action, HPU overcame a 2-1 deficit after doubles play, and the men’s team won despite losing the one and two singles.
On the ladies side, HPU (17-5) were resilient in topping the NAIA #6 Azusa Pacific. HPU would win in just three doubles, as Elena Hudzikova and Tinka Mihova defeated the pair of Kim Tran and Lindsey Cloninger, 8-3. Following a Lauren Shin victory over Cloninger in the six match, the stage was set for the deciding match between Tinka Mihova and Tran. Mihova responded, overcoming two match points to win in a third set tie-break, 6-4, 3-6, 7-6.
In men’s action, the undefeated #10 Sea Warriors (17-0) led 2-1 after doubles play. Mark Mestan and Anton Samuilau were victorious in the one match, and Jan Hroch and Hendrik Bode won in three doubles. After Bode and Mestan each lost in singles, another winner take all match was set, and again HPU finished on top. Samuilau defeated Ronald Chow in a thrilling five match, 6-3, 5-7, 6-1, winning his second match of the day.
The men’s team now return home for their final two regular season matches of the season. They take on UH-Manoa Tuesday, April 15 at 3:00 p.m. and close the season against UH-Hilo on Sunday, April 20, at 10:00 a.m. The Lady Sea Warriors now travel to Dixie State College for the PacWest Conference Championships. Time and opponent of their first match is still to be determined.
Men’s Singles
1. Bolsius, Matthijs (APUMT) def. Bode, Hendrik (HPUMT) 6-1, 6-4
2. Kur, Patrick (APUMT) def. Mestan, Mark (HPUMT) 6-4, 6-2
3. Luedi, Daniel (HPUMT) def. Weber, Mathius (APUMT) 6-4, 4-6, 6-3
4. Petrov, Nikola (HPUMT) def. Fatkhiev, Art (APUMT) 6-0, 6-4
5. Samuilau, Anton (HPUMT) def. Chow, Ronald (APUMT) 6-3, 5-7, 6-1
6. Moore, Daniel (APUMT) def. Hroch, Jan (HPUMT) 4-6, 7-5, 6-1
Men’s Doubles
1. Mestan, Mark/Samuilau, Anton (HPUMT) def. Bolsius, Matthijs/Phillips, John (APUMT) 8-4
2. Kur, Patrick/Weber, Mathius (APUMT) def. Petrov, Nikola/Luedi, Daniel (HPUMT) 8-2
3. Bode, Hendrik/Hroch, Jan (HPUMT) def. Chow, Ronald/Moore, Daniel (APUMT) 8-1
HPU Topple Cal Poly Pomona
Pomona, CA (4/7/08) - With the season winding down and the NCAA Regional and National Tournaments on the horizon, the HPU men’s and women’s tennis teams are in rare form. After quality wins over UC-San Diego one day ago, HPU shutdown both Cal Poly Pomona teams today. The men’s team won 7-2 with the Lady Sea Warriors victorious at 9-0.
On the men’s side, #10 HPU (16-0) remained undefeated, sweeping all three doubles matches to take a commanding 3-0 lead. The pair of Mark Mestan and Anton Samuilau topped Joe Madoo and Mike Palacio, 8-3, to lead the way. In singles play, HPU won the one, two, and three game en route to sealing the victory. Hendrik Bode atoned for his loss at the one match a day earlier to defeat Joshua Lau, 6-1, 6-0.
The #22 Lady Sea Warriors (16-5) delivered arguably their most impressive performance of the season in shutting out #36 Cal Poly Pomona. After a disappointing loss to UH-Manoa, HPU have won two road matches against nationally ranked opponents. Ingrid Cseh won in both one singles and one doubles, and Lauren shin topped Caitlin Woodbridge, 6-2, 6-3, in the five match after pairing up with Cseh in one doubles.
Both teams face off against Azusa Pacific University, tomorrow, April 8. Start times for both matches are set for 9:00 a.m. in Azusa, California.
Women’s Results
HPU 9 CPP 0
Singles
1. Cseh, Ingrid (HPUWT) def. Tsai, Jenny (CPPWT) 6-4, 5-7, 6-0
2. Mihova, Nina (HPUWT) def. Winkler, Jessica (CPPWT) 6-3, 6-3
3. Ageychik, Anastasia (HPUWT) def. Brady, Mallory (CPPWT) 6-2, 6-0
4. Chow, Jennifer (CPPWT) def. Mihova, Tinka (HPUWT) 6-4, 6-0
5. Shin, Lauren (HPUWT) def. Wooldridge, Caitlin (CPPWT) 6-2, 6-3
6. Pirdopska, Ralitsa (HPUWT) def. Caprara, Ellyn (CPPWT) 6-0, 6-2
Doubles
1. Cseh, Ingrid/Shin, Lauren (HPUWT) def. Tsai, Jenny/Chow, Jennifer (CPPWT) 8-4
2. Ageychik, Anastasia/Pirdopska, Ralitsa (HPUWT) def. Fisher, Kara/Blattner, Fallon (CPPWT) 8-4
3. Hudzikova, Elena/Mihova, Tinka (HPUWT) def. Winkler, Jessica/Wooldridge, Caitlin (CPPWT) 8-6
Men’s Results
HPU 7 CPP 2
Singles
1. Bode, Hendrik (HPUMT) def. Lau, Joshua (CPPMT) 6-1, 6-2
2. Mestan, Mark (HPUMT) def. Romero, Salvador (CPPMT) 6-1, 6-0
3. Luedi, Daniel (HPUMT) def. Madoo, Joe (CPPMT) 6-4, 6-3
4. Palacio, Mike (CPPMT) def. Petrov, Nikola (HPUMT) 6-1, 4-1
5. Vachirajongkol, Jeff (CPPMT) def. Samuilau, Anton (HPUMT) 6-0, 6-0
6. Hroch, Jan (HPUMT) def. Vachirajongkol, Jack (CPPMT) 6-2, 6-1
Doubles
1. Mestan, Mark/Samuilau, Anton (HPUMT) def. Madoo, Joe/Palacio, Mike (CPPMT) 8-3
2. Petrov, Nikola/Luedi, Daniel (HPUMT) def. Vachirajongkol, Jeff/Lau, Joshua (CPPMT) 8-4
3. Bode, Hendrik/Hroch, Jan (HPUMT) def. Carlstrom, Eric/Rero, Salvador (CPPMT) 8-4
HPU Turn Back Sonoma State
Waipahu, Hawai‘i (3/24/08) – At Central Oahu Regional Park, the HPU men’s tennis team defeated Sonoma State University, 5-4. HPU remain perfect on the season, improving to 14-0 after topping the #34-ranked Seawolves, who fell to 7-7.
HPU fell in one doubles, but closed doubles play with a 2-1 lead. Daniel Luedi and Nikola Petrov teamed up in the two match, defeating Conner Olson and Jeff Stollberg, 8-2. Hendrik Bode and Jan Hroch handled Jeremy Heckley and Logan Bailey in the three match, 8-4.
In singles play, Hendrik Bode (11-2) fell in the one match but HPU convincingly won the two and three. Mark Mestan topped Connor Olsen, 6-2, 6-0, in the two match to improve to an impressive 9-2 this season. Daniel Luedi (12-0) continued his winning ways, defeating Jeff Stollberg in the three match by the same score. Nikola Petrov won the four match, 6-3, 6-1 to improve to an equally impressive 12-1. Anton Samuilau fell in the five match 6-4, 6-4, and Jonathan Lee was ousted in the six, 4-6, 7-5, 1-0.
HPU will have some much needed time off. They next travel to San Diego, California to take on UC-San Diego. Start time is set for Sunday, April 6 at 11:00 a.m.
Sea Warriors Blank Division I Saint Louis
Honolulu, Hawai‘i (3/23/08) – The HPU men’s tennis team continued their perfect season with a resounding 7-0 win over Division I Saint Louis University. The Sea Warriors improve to 13-0 on the season while the Billikens drop to 7-7.
In doubles action, HPU won all three matches to earn the doubles point heading into singles play. In the one match, the pair of Mark Mestan and Anton Samuilau handedly defeated Felipe Acosta and Paul Feder, 8-1. Nikola Petrov and Daniel Luedi won the two, topping the tandem of P.J. Hendrie and Sean McManus 9-8. Luedi and Petrov have found much success this season as a doubles pair, improving to an impressive 12-1. Hendrik Bode and Jan Hroch were dominant in the three match, ousting Adam Reeb and Marcus Fadul, 8-2.
Singles play began with a bang, as Luedi made quick work of Hendrie in the two match, 6-1, 6-3. Luedi has been nothing less than stellar, bolstering his record to an unblemished 11-0. Bode handled Acosta in the one match, 6-2, 6-3, and Petrov and Samuilau won by 6-2, 6-3 scores in the three and four games, respectively.
With the win already earned by the Sea Warriors, Jonathan Lee and Jan Hroch finished their matches, each winning in straight sets. Lee improved to 3-0 in defeating Matt Gordon 6-4, 7-6 in the six game, and Jan Hroch finished the day with a 6-3, 7-6 win over Paul Feder in the five match.
The Sea Warriors next take on Sonoma State University tomorrow, March 24. Start time is set for 4:00 p.m. at Central Oahu Regional Park.
Sea Warriors Too Much For Cal Lutheran
Waipahu, Hawai‘i (3/22/08) – At Central Oahu Regional Park, the HPU men’s tennis team improved to a perfect 12-0 in thoroughly defeating California Lutheran University, 9-0. With the loss, CLU fall to 5-6.
Hendrik Bode won in one singles over Ryan Lassila, 6-1, 6-1, and teamed up with Jan Hroch to defeat Jordan Culpepper and Mike Schijf in three doubles, 8-1. Daniel Luedi posted the most dominant win of the day, winning both sets at love in the three match versus Ryan Mattila. Luedi improves to perfect 10-0 in singles this season. Jonathan Lee (2-0) rounded out singles play, defeating Payton Aerestad, 6-2, 6-4.
HPU swept doubles play, led by Nikola Petrov and Daniel Luedi winning the one match. They topped the pair of Forrest Hunt and Paul Wetterholm, 8-4. Petrov and Luedi are an impressive 11-1 this season as a doubles pair. In the two match, Mark Mestan and Anton Samuilau defeated the team of John Karsant and Ryan Lassila, 8-6.
HPU next take on Saint Louis University, tomorrow, March 23. Start time is set for 8:30 a.m. on the campus of UH-Manoa.
Sea Warriors Sweep Vulcans
Women’s Team Top Saint Louis
Waipahu, Hawai‘i (3/21/08) – At Central Oahu Regional Park, HPU men’s and women’s tennis each defeated UH-Hilo, and the Lady Sea Warriors topped Saint Louis University in their second match of the day. The men’s team improve to a perfect 11-0 with the women’s team earning their sixth consecutive win to improve to 13-3.
On the men’s side, HPU fell only in two singles en route to an 8-1 victory. Daniel Luedi continued his impressive streak, improving to 9-0 with his win in the three match over Kevin Tamura, 6-1, 6-0. Nikola Petrov willed his way to victory in the four match, topping Stephan Royalty 3-6, 6-2, 11-9. Anton Samuilau and Jan Hroch rounded out singles play with wins in the five and six matches, respectively. The pair of Mark Mestan and Samuilau led the way in doubles, taking the one match over Laurent Colombo and Kevin Tamura, 8-4.
On the ladies side, HPU upset the #17 Lady Vulcans with a solid 6-3 victory. HPU took a 2-1 lead after doubles play, as Anastasia Ageychik and Nina Mihova defeated Susan Souksavath and Nicole Campbell, 8-4, in the two match, and the pair of Elena Hudzikova and Tinka Mihova topped Justine Abella and Stephanie Tadaki in the three match, 8-2.
In singles, Hudzikova, Tinka Mihova, and Lauren Shin won at the four, five, and six matches, respectively. Nina Mihova earned a hard fought victory in the two match over Christie Pagatpatan, 6-3, 1-6, 6-2.
Versus Saint Louis, the Lady Sea Warriors were dominant in winning 8-1. HPU fell in just the one doubles match before sweeping singles play. Ingrid Cseh overcame a one-set deficit to win 2-6, 6-4, 6-0 in the one match over Amanda Hellberg. Ralitsa Pirdopska won in both doubles and singles after defeating Rachel McCullagh in the five match 6-4, 6-7, 6-0. Lauren Shin topped Caitlin Bokulic 6-0, 6-2 in the six match.
Both teams retake the court tomorrow, Saturday March 22. The Lady Sea Warriors take on Southern Louisiana at 10:00 a.m. followed by Mills College at 1:30 p.m. The men’s team face off with California Lutheran University at 10:00 a.m. All matches will be played at Central Oahu Regional Park.
Men’s And Women’s Tennis Blank William Jewell
Waipahu, Hawai‘i (3/19/08) – At Central Oahu Regional Park, both Sea Warrior tennis teams shutout NAIA power William Jewell College, 9-0. The men’s team improved to a perfect 10-0 and maintained their #10 ranking, and the Lady Sea Warriors ran their record to a solid 11-3 to go along with their #22 ranking.
On the ladies side, five singles sets were won at love. Nina Mihova delivered the most resounding victory, topping Sydney Mela 6-0, 6-0, in the one match. Six singles proved to be the best contested matchup, but Samantha Mathews won 6-3, 6-3 to improve to 6-0 and remain the only Lady Sea Warrior to have not lost a singles match this season.
HPU also picked up three wins in doubles play, but the 18th-ranked doubles pair of Nina Mihova and Elena Hudzikova were challenged by Debra Bowman and Megan Groniger. HPU would take that game 8-6.
On the men’s side, HPU were equally as dominant. Hendrik Bode, Daniel Luedi, and Nikola Petrov all won at love in singles. The story of the day was the play of Jonathan Lee (1-0) and Kevin Tachino (1-0) who won their first results of the season. Lee defeated Kyle Lehenbauer 6-1, 6-2 in the five match, and Tachino topped Clint Stull 6-1, 6-3, in the six match.
Doubles play also went HPU’s way. Only four points were conceded over all three matches, led by the tandem of Nikola Petrov and Daniel Luedi who won 8-0 and improved to an impressive 9-1 together this season.
Ladies Singles
1. Mihova, Nina (HPUWT) def. Mela, Sydney (WJCWT) 6-0, 6-0
2. Ageychik, Anastasia (HPUWT) def. Chambers, Nikki (WJCWT) 6-1, 6-0
3. Mihova, Tinka (HPUWT) def. Cobb, Allison (WJCWT) 6-2, 6-0
4. Pirdopska, Ralitsa (HPUWT) def. Bowman, Debra (WJCWT) 6-1, 6-2
5. Shin, Lauren (HPUWT) def. Lewis, Ann (WJCWT) 6-1, 6-0
6. Mathews, Samantha (HPUWT) def. Pratt, Abby (WJCWT) 6-3, 6-3
Ladies Doubles
1. Hudzikova, Elena/Mihova, Nina (HPUWT) def. Chambers, Nikki/Cobb, Allison (WJCWT) 8-6
2. Cseh, Ingrid/Shin, Lauren (HPUWT) def. Mela, Sydney/Gambino, Angela (WJCWT) 8-2
3. Ageychik, Anastasia/Pirdopska, Ralitsa (HPUWT) def. Bowman, Debra/Groniger, Megan (WJCWT) 8-0
Men’s Singles
1. Bode, Hendrik (HPUMT) def. Pflugradt, Cody (WJCMT) 6-0, 6-0
2. Mestan, Mark (HPUMT) def. Taylor, Kyle (WJCMT) 6-1, 6-2
3. Luedi, Daniel (HPUMT) def. Holmes, Michael (WJCMT) 6-0, 6-0
4. Petrov, Nikola (HPUMT) def. Stretch, Cole (WJCMT) 6-0, 6-0
5. Lee, Jonathan (HPUMT) def. Lehenbauer, Kyle (WJCMT) 6-1, 6-2
6. Tachino, Kevin (HPUMT) def. Stull, Clint (WJCMT) 6-1, 6-3
Men’s Doubles
1. Mestan, Mark/Samuilau, Anton (HPUMT) def. Pflugradt, Cody/Taylor, Kyle (WJCMT) 8-2
2. Luedi, Daniel/Petrov, Nikola (HPUMT) def. Holmes, Michael/Lehenbauer, Kyle (WJCMT) 8-0
3. Bode, Hendrik/Hroch, Jan (HPUMT) def. Stull, Clint/Stretch, Cole (WJCMT) 8-2
HPU Tennis Sweep Saint Edward’s
Austin, Texas (3/16/08) – On the second day of their Midwest road trip, the HPU men’s and women’s tennis teams shot down nationally ranked Saint Edward’s University. The men’s team (7-0) remained undefeated with a 6-3 win, and the Lady Sea Warriors won 8-1 to improve to 8-3.
On the women’s side, the 22nd ranked Sea Warriors lost only in one doubles en route to the dominating victory over #27 Saint Edward’s. Ingrid Cseh topped Regina del Bosque 6-3, 7-6 in the one match to improve to 6-4 on the season. Nina Mihova improved her singles mark to 8-2 with her 6-0, 6-3 victory over Giselle Lopez in the two match.
In doubles play, the pairs of Lauren Shin and Ingrid Cseh, and Tinka Mihova and Nina Mihova won their matches 8-3 and 8-4, respectively.
The men’s team continued their stellar play in the face of stiff competition. Hendrik Bode and Mark Mestan won in one and two singles to improve their unblemished singles records. Bode (6-0), ranked 5th in the nation, defeated Justin Raiti, 6-2, 6-2, and #32 Mestan (5-0) downed Brett Powers, 6-3, 6-4.
HPU did not fair as well in doubles action, but grabbed the necessary doubles point with a victory in the two match. The duo of Nikola Petrov and Daniel Luedi topped Justin Raiti and Borris Barios, 8-2.
Both teams return to San Antonio for their final but grueling day of their trip. Tomorrow, March 17, They take on Saint Mary’s University at 9:00 a.m. and then the University of Incarnate Word at 2:00 p.m.
HPU Resilient In Defeat of Emory
Waipahu, Hawai‘i (3/12/08) – At Central Oahu Regional Park, the HPU men’s tennis team rallied from a 4-0 deficit to oust Emory University, 5-4. Emory entered the match ranked #4 in Division III and now fall to 2-6. HPU remain undefeated, improving to a perfect 5-0.
The Sea Warriors, ranked 10th nationally, saw themselves down 3-0 after losing all three doubles matches by 8-5 scores. Jan Hroch and Mark Mestan paired up in the one match but fell to Michael Goodwin and Oliver Lopp, the #2 doubles pair in the nation. Desperately needing victories in singles play, HPU again saw Lopp victorious, this time over Anton Samuilau in the four game.
With their backs against the wall and no margin for error, the Sea Warriors responded. #32 Mark Mestan topped #6 Mark Boren in the two match 6-3, 6-1, and #5 Hendrik Bode outlasted #20 Michael Goodwin 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 for HPU’s third win. The winning point was won in the six match, as Jan Hroch defeated Chris Jordan in a thrilling three-set win, 6-3, 6-7, 6-3.
HPU now head off on their first major road trip of the season, a visit to San Antonio, Texas where they first take on Abilene Christian University. Start time is set for Saturday, March 15 at 2:00 p.m.
HPU Tennis Teams Shoot Down Mainland Guests
Waipahu, Hawai‘i (3/10/08) – At Central Oahu Regional Park, the HPU men’s and women’s tennis teams were victorious against their opposition. The day started with an 8-1 dismantling of Dixie State College by the Lady Sea Warriors (7-1), and finished with the men’s team topping Southern Illinois Carbondale, 6-1.
On the ladies side, HPU won every match but six singles. Ingrid Cseh was dominant in the one match, topping Ashley Lafeen 6-1, 6-2. Cseh has played at the one position her last three outings, winning all three matches. Nina Mihova defeated Lydia Hayes in the two match, 6-0, 6-0, and Samantha Mathews ran her singles record to a perfect 5-0 in outdueling Brittny Roemer in the five match, 4-6, 6-1, 1-0.
In doubles action, HPU swept all three matches. Cseh and Elena Hudzikova defeated the pair of Lafeen and Roemer, 8-4, with the teams of Nina Mihova and Ralitsa Pirdopska, and Tinka Mihova and Lauren Shin, topping their opponents 8-0.
On the men’s side, the nation’s 10th ranked team continued their perfect start to the season. In defeat of Southern Illinois Carbondale, HPU improved to 4-0. Hendrik Bode, ranked fifth nationally, outdueled Lucas Waked in the one singles 7-6, 6-2. #32 Mark Mestan shutdown Mariano Restrepo in the two match, 6-1, 6-4, and Jan Hroch earned the most convincing win of the day, a 6-0, 6-0 victory over Chase Miller in six singles.
The women’s team will be in action next, as they host Illinois State Tuesday, March 11. Start time is set for 4:00 p.m. at Central Oahu Regional Park. The men’s team play one day later, taking on Emory University also with a start time of 4:00 p.m. at CORP.
Men’s Tennis Crack Regional and National Polls
Skillman, NJ (3/7/08) – The HPU men’s tennis team earned a #2 ranking in this week’s ITA (Intercollegiate Tennis Association) Regional Poll, and cracked the Top 10 in the National Poll with the #10 spot. The rankings were announced today by the ITA national office.
The Sea Warriors are currently undefeated at 3-0, and boast the NCAA West Region’s top player in Hendrik Bode. Their most impressive win of the young season came on February 9 when they defeated current Division III #1 Gustavus Adolphus.
After one month between matches, HPU will take on Southern Illinois Carbondale this Monday, February 10. Start time is set for 4:00 p.m. at Central Oahu Regional Park.
Men’s And Women’s Tennis Top UH-Hilo
Hilo, Hawai‘i (2/10/08) - The HPU and UH-Hilo men’s and women’s tennis teams faced off today in dual matches. The Lady Sea Warriors (3-1) split the pair with the Vulcans, while the men’s team swept UH-Hilo to improve to a perfect 3-0.
The Lady Sea Warriors lost for the first time this season with the 5-4 defeat, but responded nicely to win 5-2 in the second match. HPU swept doubles play led by the pair of Elena Hudzikova and Ingrid Cseh who toped Eve Castaing and Christie Pagatpatan, 8-3, in the one match. Hudzikova also won in singles, topping Nicole Campbell 6-3, 6-2.
On the men’s side, HPU were dominating in their sweep of the Vulcans, only losing two games on the day. Newcomer Daniel Luedi won all four of his matches, as HPU blanked UHH 5-0 in the first game, and 5-2 in the afternoon match. Mark Mestan and Jan Hroch teamed up twice, and twice topped the Vulcan duo of Laurent Colombo and Kevin Tamura 8-4 in the one games.
Both teams won’t return to the court until March. The men’s team takes on Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Monday March 10. Start time is set for 4:00 p.m. at Central Oahu Regional Park. The Lady Sea Warriors play Chaminade on Friday, March 7. Start time is set for 6:30 p.m. at The Oahu Club.
Hendrik Bode and Nikola Petrov Receive National Recognition
Skillman, New Jersey (11/15/07) – The national recognition for the HPU men's tennis team keeps on coming, as the doubles tandem of Hendrik Bode and Nikola Petrov received a #17 national ranking by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association. The ITA national rankings were released today by the national office.
Bode and Petrov most recently paired up in the ITA Small College National Tournament, where they advanced to the finals before falling to UC-San Diego.
Bode also had recent success in singles play at the USTA Honolulu Futures Tournament. He fell one match shy of advancing to the main draw, but did qualify in the doubles tournament with fellow German Lennart Maack.
Mestan and Bode Receive National Recognition
Skillman, New Jersey (11/14/07) – Following stellar outings in the both the Waikoloa and Honolulu Futures Tournaments, Mark Mestan and Hendrik Bode received a #32 and #5 ranking, respectively, in the most recent ITA Division II Men’s Tennis Individual Poll.
Mark Mestan impressed the voters a week ago at the Waikoloa Futures Tournament. After a bye in the qualifying round, Mestan defeated Isobe Kotero of Japan, Shane Templeman, and Troy Gillham, to advance to the main draw. He would then fall to top-seeded and world ranked opponent Nickolas Monroe.
Hendrik Bode earned his stripes this past week at the Honolulu Futures Tournament hosted by UH-Manoa. Bode defeated both Craig Faulk and Kai Ohuchi in straight sets, but fell one win short of qualifying for the main draw. While Bode fell short in singles play, he and a fellow German Lennart Maack qualified for the main doubles draw, but fell to Austria's team of Christoph Palmanshofer and Hubert Holzler, 6-4, 6-3.
HPU’s Hendrik Bode Falls in Doubles Play at Honolulu Futures
Honolulu, Hawai‘i (10/13/07) – At the USTA Honolulu Futures Tournament, Hendrik Bode fell in doubles action in his opening round match of the main draw. Bode and doubles partner Maack Lennart fell to Austria's team of Christoph Palmanshofer and Hubert Holzler, 6-4, 6-3.
Bode and Lennart led 3-1 in the first set off a service break, but a break in the late stages turned the tide for the Austrian duo as they took set one. The second set saw a much more aggressive Palmanshofer and Holzler, as they needed only one break on their German opponents for the set and the match.
Bode had also entered the singles competition, falling to John Hoyes in the final of the qualifying round.
Bode Qualifies For Main Doubles Draw
Honolulu, Hawai'i (10/12/07) – At the Honolulu Futures Tournament, HPU's Hendrik Bode lost in the final of the qualifying round to John Hoyes, 6-3, 6-1. While Bode fell short in singles play, he and a fellow German Lennart Maack qualified for the main doubles draw.
In his singles match, Hoyes (University of Miami) took advantage of a slow start by Bode to take set one. In the second set, Bode found his rhythm but could not convert on several break points. Hoyes needed only one break to close out the match.
Bode and Maack begin their round of 16 doubles draw against Austria's double team of Christoph Palmanshofer and Hubert Holzler. Bode was eliminated two weeks ago by Holzler in the Waikoloa Futures qualifying draw. The first round doubles match is scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday at 1:00 p.m.
Bode Outduels Ohuchi, Advances in Futures Tournament
Honolulu, Hawai‘i (11/11/07) – At the Honolulu Futures tournament, HPU’s Hendrik Bode outlasted Japan’s Kai Ohuchi, 7-6, 6-1. Tomorrow, November 12, Bode will face off with John Hoyes (USA) for a berth in the main draw.
The first set featured service breaks on both sides. With the set headed into a tiebreak, Bode drew on his veteran skills, smashing several return winners to secure the 1-0 lead. With the momentum clearly on the German native’s side, Bode coasted to the second set win and the match.
With a win tomorrow, Bode advances to the main draw of the Futures Tournament for the first time in his career. Match time against Hoyes is set for 10:00 a.m. on the campus of UH-Manoa.
Bode Advances In Honolulu Futures Tournament
Honolulu, Hawai'i (11/10/07) – At the Honolulu Futures Tournament held on the campus of the University of Hawai'i-Manoa, Hendrik Bode won his opening round qualifying match over Craig Faulk, 6-1, 6-0. Mark Mestan, who had advanced to the main draw of the Waikoloa Futures this past week, fell to Hubert Holzler, 3-6, 1-6. Nikola Petrov fell to 28 th-ranked Andrea Weber, 1-6, 6-7.
Bode was dominant in his opening round match, and now stands two wins away from qualifying for the main draw to be held this Tuesday, November 13. Bode was selected to the 2007 NCAA All-America Team, and recently qualified for the ITA Small College National Tournament.
Petrov nearly took his match into a third set. Leading 6-5, he was unable to hold serve and the match was sent to a tie-break where Weber seized the victory.
Bode faces off with Japan's Kai Ohuchi in their second round match. Start time is set for tomorrow, Sunday, at 10:00 a.m.
Mestan Falls In Quarterfinals Of Futures Tournament
Waikoloa, Hawai`i (11/8/07) – At the USTA Futures Tournament, HPU tennis star Mark Mestan fell in the quarterfinals to #1 seed Nickolas Monroe, 6-2, 6-0.
This was Mestan’s fourth match in five days and fatigue was too much to overcome against the #356 ranked player in the world. Mestan dropped several critical game points that could have kept him in the match, but eventually fell in two sets.
Mestan and Sea Warrior teammates Nikola Petrov and Hendrik Bode enter the Honolulu Futures held at UH-Manoa this weekend. Qualifying rounds start Saturday, November 10th at 10:00 a.m., and the main draw will start on Tuesday, November 12th.
Mestan Continues To Roll
Waikoloa, Hawai‘i (10/7/07) – At the USTA Futures Tournament, Sea Warrior Mark Mestan defeated Australian and ATP ranked Troy Gillham to advance to the Round of 16.
Mestan, also a 2007 ITA Scholar-Athlete selection, will need all his smarts when he takes on #1 seed Nickolas Monroe. Monroe is currently ranked #356 in the ATP world rankings and will prove to be a tough obstacle as Mestan attempts to secure a place in the quarterfinals.
After a bye in the qualifying round, Mestan defeated Isobe Kotero of Japan, 6-2, 6-2, Shane Templeman, 2-6, 6-2, 6-2, followed by his straight set victory over Gillham.
The Cologne, Germany native was 7-3 in singles matches last season for the Sea Warriors.
Mark Mestan Advances At Waikoloa Futures Tournament
Waikoloa, Hawai‘i (10/6/07) – HPU tennis star Mark Mestan advanced to the main draw of the USTA Waikoloa Futures Tournament. Mestan is set to play Australian native and ATP ranked opponent Troy Gillham tomorrow, November 7.
After a bye in the qualifying round, Mestan defeated Isobe Kotero of Japan, 6-2, 6-2, and Shane Templeman, 2-6, 6-2, 6-2. Templeman, who plays for UC Santa Cruz, was ranked as high as #18 in Division III this past season.
The Waikoloa Futures Tournament is a USTA sponsored event held at the Hilton Waikoloa Resort on the Big Island of Hawai‘i.
HPU Tennis To Hold Tryouts
Kane’ohe, Hawai‘i (10/2/07) – The Hawai‘i Pacific University Sea Warrior tennis team will hold tryouts Saturday, October 6, as announced by Head Coach Stefan Pampulov. The tryouts start at 11:00 a.m. at the Hawai‘i Loa Tennis Courts.
Bode qualifies for ITA Small College Nationals
Pomona, California (9/29/07) – Hawai‘i Pacific University’s Hendrik Bode defeated UC-San Diego’s Bijan Moallemi in straight sets 7-6, 6-3 to take the ITA Wilson Fall Regional Championship. With the victory, Bode earned a place in the ITA Small College Nationals held to be held October 11-14 in Mobile, Alabama.
In the other draws, Elena Hudzikova and Nina Mihova defeated Western New Mexico 8-3 to reach the finals of the women’s doubles, but fell to top-seeded BYU-Hawai‘i. In the men’s doubles, Bode and newcomer Nikola Petrov defeated UC-San Diego’s Moallemi and Placet for a place in the finals, but fell in the championship match 9-8.
Both Sea Warrior teams will continue with their fall competitions. The women’s team will compete in the University of Hawai‘i Invitational, and the Sea Warrior men will compete in the qualifying tournament for ITF Future tournaments held on Oahu and the Big Island.
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Women's Doubles
Hendrik Bode Reaches ITA Fall West Regional Tennis Finals
Pomona, California (9/28/07) – Hawaii Pacific University's Hendrik Bode won his semifinal match today to advance to the finals of the Wilson ITA Fall West Regional in Pomona, California.
In the morning's quarterfinal round, Bode defeated UC San Diego's Blake Meister in straight sets 6-2, 6-2. He followed the win with a victory over another Triton, Eric Rubens, 6-4, 4-6, 6-4. After splitting the first two sets, Bode trailed 0-3 in the third set, but ran off five straight games to take a 5-3 lead. Rubens would serve to bring the set to 5-4, but could not break Bode, who served out the set for victory.
In the other semi-final, HPU's Mark Mestan fell to UC San Diego's Bijan Moallemi. Bode faces off with Moallemi tomorrow, September 29. Last spring, in their only meeting, Bode defeated Moallemi 6-4, 6-3. The winner earns a birth to the ITA Small College Nationals in Mobile, Alabama to be held on October 11-14th.
On the women's side, Elena Hudzikova defeated Cal Poly Pomona's Jenny Tsai 7-6, 6-4 in their quarterfinal match, but was unable to upset first seed Maggie Deng of BYU-Hawaii in the semi-finals.
HPU Men’s And Women’s Tennis Win Opening Matches
Pomona, California (9/27/07) – At the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Regional Championships, Hawai`i Pacific University swept their opening round matches to move into the quarterfinals.
On the men’s side, NCAA All-American junior Hendrik Bode, newcomer Nikola Petrov, and veterans Jan Hroch and Mark Mestan all won their opening round matches. Tinka Mihova, Nina Mihova, Ingrid Cseh, and Elena Hudzikova, swept their matches as well on the ladies side.
Both teams compete in the quarterfinals tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. The tournament winner will advance to the ITA Small College National Championship held in Mobile, Alabama October 11-14.
Mihova And Bode Fall In Hawai‘i Open Final
Waipio, Hawai‘i (9/16/07) – At the Oceanic Time Warner Cable Hawai'i Open held at Central Oahu Regional Park. Both Nina Mihova and Hendrik Bode fell in their championship matches, both to Division I counterparts.
In a high-quality men's final, Bode fell to Rainbow hopeful Dennis Lajola, 6-2, 6-3. It was Bode's first loss since he arrived from Germany last year, with the exception of a USTA Futures event. Lajola is looking to play for the Rainbows this Spring.
On the women’s side, HPU newcomer Nina Mihova dropped two sets en route to the loss against Sophie Kobuch, 6-1, 6-2. Mihova is new to the Hawai‘i tennis scene, having arrived in the islands from Bulgaria just two weeks ago. She will compete with the Sea Warriors this spring.
HPU Tennis Stars In Finals Of Hawai'i Open
Honolulu, Hawai'i (9/15/07) – With the season nearly five months away, HPU tennis is already making waves. At the Hawai'i Open Championships, Henrik Bode and Nina Mihova won today in their respective divisions for a place in the championship match.
Bode, who was named to the NCAA All-America team last season, defeated former HPU star Mikael Matta 7-6, 6-2 to earn a spot in the final. He will face off against Dennis Lajola who ousted current HPU player Mark Mestan 6-3, 6-2.
On the ladies side, a sibling rivalry took shape as newcomer Nina Mihova defeated older sister and Sea Warrior veteran Tinka Mihova, 6-1, 6-4. She faces off in the final against UH-Manoa's Sophie Kobuch who defeated HPU's Elena Hudzikova, 6-1, 6-3.
The ladies final begins tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. with the men's starting at 10:30 a.m. Both matches take place at Central Oahu Regional Park in Waipio, Hawai'i. The winners receive a wild card entry into the 2007 Honolulu Futures held in November.
HPU Tennis Recognized for Tennis On Campus Program
Honolulu, Hawai‘i (9/11/07) – As a qualifying member of the Intercollegiate Tennis Association, HPU tennis coach Stefan Pampulov received a portion $19,000 of funding awarded by the ITA.
Provided by the United States Tennis Association, the funding will be distributed to Tennis On Campus programs being administered by HPU and other ITA-member schools this Fall. All told, 21 programs that are projected to work with over 1,000 participants are being helped by this funding.
The ITA is proud to partner with the United States Tennis Association (USTA), National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA), World TeamTennis (WTT), recreational sports professionals, and varsity tennis coaches to expand play opportunities through the USTA’s Tennis On Campus program and USTA Campus Championships.
HPU Tennis Receive Individual Academic Honors
Skillman, New Jersey (8/8/07) – Sea Warrior tennis stars Mark Mestan and Kaitlynn Brown received a selection to the 2007 Division II Intercollegiate Tennis Association All-Academic Team, as announced today by the ITA office.
Both Mestan and Brown received varsity letters last season and earned grade point averages above 3.5, making them eligible for the award. Mestan (Cologne, Germany) finished the 2007 season 7-3 in singles and 9-4 in doubles. Mestan won his two singles match in the Sea Warriors victory over BYUH in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Brown ( San Diego, California) finished with a 3-3 singles record.
Men’s Tennis Sign Division I Transfer
Honolulu, Hawai‘i (7/23/07) – The Hawai`i Pacific University men’s tennis team signed transfer student Nikola Petrov (5-11, 180) for the 2008 season.
Petrov comes to the Sea Warriors for his sophomore season after transferring from Division I Loyola Marymount University. As a 2006 graduate of Sofia Public School in Sofia, Bulgaria, he ranked among the top-3 players in Bulgaria. He finished the year ranked No. 1 on three occasions, once in singles and twice in doubles.
Petrov also had a great deal of success in international events in 2005, including two ITF semifinals (once singles, one doubles) and one ITF doubles title. He earned his first collegiate victory this past season in a three-set victory in the two-match versus UC Irvine.
Men’s And Women’s Tennis On ‘Olelo
Honolulu, Hawai‘i (6/21/07) – All the exciting action from the 2007 HPU men’s and women’s tennis season will be rebroadcast ‘Olelo, cable channel 52.
The ‘Olelo broadcasts will be every Tuesday evening from 3:30-5:30 p.m. The match will be replayed the following Tuesday with a new match broadcast the week after. Each broadcast can be viewed anytime on www.olelo.org.
Both the men’s and women’s Sea Warrior teams had stellar seasons. Both advanced to the NCAA National Championship Tournament held this past May in Orlando, Florida. They won their opening matches before falling a day later.
The televised action will begin Tuesday, June 26. Please visit www.olelo.org for updated listings and broadcast information.
Hendrik Bode Selected To All-America Team
6/5/07 (Skillman, New Jersey) – HPU tennis star Hendrik Bode received a selection to the Intercollegiate Tennis Association All-America Team, announced by the national office. Bode led his Sea Warrior team to the National Championships and a #12 ranking in the final ITA National Poll.
In addition to his All-America selection, Bode was named ITA Rookie of the Year. He finished the season undefeated at 14-0 and ranked #17 in singles and #25 in doubles. Bode’s final singles victory of the season came in the NCAA West Regional match versus BYU-Hawai‘i, where his straight set win propelled HPU to the National Tournament.
Men’s Tennis Receive #3 Ranking, Bode Top Singles Player
5/29/2007 (Skillman, New Jersey) – As voted by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association, the Hawai`i Pacific University men’s tennis team received a #3 ranking in the final West Region poll. In addition to being named Rookie of the Year, the ITA awarded Hendrik Bode the top singles player in the West Region.
The Sea Warriors had a banner year, reaching the NCAA National Tournament before falling to eventual champion Lynn University. They finished 14-5 in a season highlighted by a thrilling win over BYU-Hawai‘i in the NCAA Regionals, propelling them to the National Tournament.
HPU also finished the season with a #12 ranking in the ITA national poll. Hendrik Bode finished 14-0 in decided matches in earning top honors for the West Region. He also finished ranked #17 nationally in singles and #25 in doubles with Peter Raben.
May 14, 2007
Hendrik Bode Garners ITA Rookie Of The Year Honors
Altamonte Springs, Florida – Hendrik Bode was awarded the 2007 Division II West Region Rookie of the Year by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association.
In his first season with the Sea Warriors, the German native went undefeated at first singles in the regular season going 13-0 and dropping just two sets. In three postseason matches, Bode added to his perfect record, winning his singles game in the NCAA Regional match hosted by HPU at Central Oahu Regional Park.
Bode is currently ranked 20th nationally, the highest ranking of any first year player in the country, and maintained a Top 20 ranking throughout the entire season. He was also ranked 14th nationally in doubles with former partner Anton Samuilau, but has since partnered with Peter Raben.
The men’s tennis team finished the season as a participant in the NCAA National Championships. After a thrilling 5-3 victory over rival BYU-Hawai‘i in a regional matchup, HPU fell to eventual national champion Lynn University, 5-2. The Sea Warriors close their successful 2007 campaign with an overall record of 14-5.
May 10, 2007
Men’s Tennis Falls to Lynn University, Women's Match Postponed
Altamonte Springs, Florida – The Sea Warrior men’s tennis team’s season came to a close today, as they fell to Lynn University in the NCAA National quarterfinals, 5-2. HPU finishes the season at 14-5.
The Sea Warriors fell behind in doubles play, as the Fighting Knights won the one and two matches to grab a 2-1 lead. Jan Hroch and Mark Mestan defeated the pair of Axel Joachim and Tomas Racak, 8-2, for the lone HPU doubles point.
Lynn extended their to lead to 3-1, as Racak defeated Daniel Llarenas in five singles, 6-1, 6-1. HPU struck back in the six match, as Jan Hroch defeated Alex Joachim, 6-0, 6-4 to cut the lead to 3-2. The rest of the contest belonged to the Fighting Knights. Mark Mestan fell in the two match to Julian Carsuzaa, 6-3, 6-3, and Peter Raben was ousted in three sets (6-1, 3-6, 6-3) by Denis Reinert in the four match, sealing the victory for Lynn University.
With the one match left unfinished, Henrik Bode finished the season with a perfect 14-0 singles record.
On the women's side, the match between HPU and Lynn University was suspended due to inclement weather. With the Lady Sea Warriors leading 2-1 after doubles play, the rains started to fall, forcing officials to postpone the match until tomorrow.
With Lynn taking the two match and HPU winning the three match, the pair of Anastasyia Ageychik and Stephanie Bigom picked up the crucial doubles point, defeating Leigh Shelton and Gedville Norkute in a thrilling match, 9-7.
With the singles matches just underway the rains came, postponing the match twice before officials rescheduled the contest. The match will resume tomorrow, March 11, at 8:00 a.m.
May 9, 2007
Men’s and Women’s Tennis Advance In National Tournament
Altamonte Springs, Florida – Both the HPU men’s and women’s tennis teams won their opening round matches in the NCAA National Tennis Championships. The men defeated Washburn University 5-1, and the Lady Sea Warriors shutout Northwest Missouri State 5-0.
On the men’s side, HPU used solid singles play to down the Ichabods and move ahead to the national quarterfinals. HPU fell behind early as Anton Samuilau and Frank Godinet fell 8-5 in two-doubles to Brad Johnston and Nathan Martin. The Sea Warriors were victorious in the one and three matches, with Jan Hroch and Daniel Llarenas winning a tie-break, 8-7 (7-0), in the one match. HPU took control in singles play. Llarenas, Hroch, and Samuilau all won their matches in straight sets to propell HPU into the next round.
The Lady Sea Warriors had little trouble in dispatching Northwest Missouri State. HPU conceded just three games in route to a 3-0 lead after doubles play. Anastasyia Ageychik and Stephanie Bigom defeated the pair of Carolina Amaral and Lisa Pendrak in the one match, 8-1.
HPU sealed the victory in singles, dominating in the four and five matches to clinch the win. Bigom defeated Veronica Castillo 6-0, 6-2 in the four match, and Tinka Mihova shutdown Jordan Lipira in the five match, 6-0, 6-1.
The men’s team next play Lynn University who defeated Northwood 5-1 to advance to the quarterfinal match tomorrow, May 10. First game is set for 9:00 a.m. eastern standard time. The Lady Sea Warriors also play Lynn University who dominated Drury 5-0 to advance to their matchup. First match is set for Friday, May 10 at 1:00 p.m. EST.
May 4, 2007
Men's and Women's Teams Eye NCAA National Tournment Opponents
Honolulu, Hawai‘i – After winning their regional matches just a day ago, the men’s and women’s tennis teams eye their first round opponents at the NCAA National Championships in Orlando, Florida. The HPU men will take on Washburn University (Topeka, Kansas) with the Lady Sea Warriors facing off against Northwest Missouri State University (Maryville, Missouri).
The 26th-ranked Washburn University Ichabods, after winning their conference title, defeated the Metropolitan State College of Denver in their regional match, 5-0. HPU also defeated MSCD earlier this season, 9-0. Washburn brings in a record of 18-2, with the #21 Sea Warriors standing at 13-4.
The Lady Sea Warriors will face off with Northwest Missouri State in their round of 16 matchup. The Bearcats come in fresh off their 5-3 upset of #27 Washburn University in the regional playoffs. The Lady Blues enter the National Tournament 15-7, with the Lady Sea Warriors holding a #18 ranking and 17-6 record.
Both matches will be played Wednesday May 9 at Rollins College, match time to be determined.
May 3, 2007
Men’s and Women’s Tennis Advance to National Tournament
Both the HPU men’s and women’s tennis teams won their opening round NCAA Tournament matches to advance to the National Tournament. The Lady Sea Warriors shutdown #23 ranked UC-San Diego 5-1, while the HPU men defeated #12 ranked BYU-Hawai’i, 5-3.
At Central Oahu Regional Park, the Lady Sea Warriors surrendered one doubles match en route to the 5-1 victory. Anastasyia Ageychik and Stephanie Bigom fell in a tie-break in the one match for the only Triton win of the afternoon.
In a match played on the campus of BYU-Hawai‘i, the HPU men turned back the Seasiders for the first time in Coach Stefan Pampulov’s tenure as head coach. HPU found themselves down after doubles play 2-1, but steamrolled the Seasiders in singles, winning the one, two, and three matches in straight sets
Both teams will travel to Orlando, Florida to compete in the 16-team NCAA National Tournament set to begin May 9. Listed below are the results of today’s regional action.
HPU Men’s Team
Singles:
No. 1 #20 Hendrik Bode, HPU def. #34 A.J. Bartlett, BYUH 6-3, 6-2
No. 2 Mark Mestan, HPU def. #39 Tomas Hladil, BYUH 6-4, 6-4
No. 3 Anton Samuilau, HPU def. #48 Junyoung Kim, BYUH 6-4, 6-4
No. 4 Jakub Huza, BYUH vs. Peter Raben, HPU 6-4, 4-6, 1-0 DNC
No. 5 Marvin So’onalole, BYUH def. Daniel Llarenas, HPU 6-4, 6-3
No. 6 Jan Hroch, HPU def. Chris Rice, BYUH 6-2, 6-2
Doubles:
No. 1 Kim/Rice, BYUH def. Bode/Raben, HPU 8-5
No. 2 Samuilau/Frank Godinet, HPU def. Hladil/Huza, BYUH 8-4
No. 3 Bartlett/So’onalole, BYUH def. Mestan/Hroch, HPU 8-6
April 30, 2007
Men's And Women's Tennis Set For Regional Action
Honolulu, Hawai‘i – Both the men’s and women’s Sea Warrior tennis teams will compete in the opening round of the NCAA Championships this Thursday, May 3. The HPU men travel to Laie to take on BYU-Hawai‘i, and the Lady Sea Warriors will host UC-San Diego at Central Oahu Regional Park.
The women’s team finished the regular season 15-4 (9-2) and enter the NCAA tournament ranked #2 in the West Region, #18 nationally. Having received a bye, the Lady Sea Warriors will play #23 UC-San Diego who defeated Sonoma State March 3rd.
The men finished the season ranked #21 nationally at 12-4 (5-2), with BYUH ending the regular season with a #12 ranking. HPU and BYUH played just three weeks ago, with the Seasiders winning a tightly contested battle 5-4. HPU now look to even the score and advance to the second round.
First match for the men is set for 9:00 a.m., with the women beginning at 2:00 p.m.
April 14, 2007
Sea Warriors Oust UH-Hilo
Laie, Hawai‘i – On the campus of BYU-Hawai‘i, the HPU men’s tennis team defeated conference opponent UH-Hilo, 6-3. With the win, the Sea Warriors improve to 12-4 on the season.
HPU took the first three singles matches en route to the victory. Hendrik Bode continued his season-long success, defeating Daniel Pollock 6-3, 6-2 in the one match. Bode finishes the regular season with a combined singles and doubles record of 27-1, undefeated in singles play.
Anton Samuilau nearly won at love in the two match, dominating Fuyuki Samejima 6-0, 6-1. Peter Raben rounded out the singles victories for the Sea Warriors, handling Kevin Tamura 6-4, 6-3 in the three match.
HPU swept doubles play, as Bode and Raben teamed up for a hard fought victory in the one match. They turned back the Vulcan tandem of Pollock and Tamura 8-6. Frank Godinet and Samuilau teamed up in the two match for an 8-4 win, and Jan Hroch and Mark Mestan dominated in the three match 8-1.
HPU will have some time off to prepare for the NCAA Regional Championship. The tournament begins Thursday, May 3 at a site yet to be determined.
April 9, 2007
Men’s Tennis Shutdown Grossmont Once Again
Honolulu, Hawai‘i – At the Oahu Club, the Sea Warrior men’s tennis team shutdown Grossmont College for the second consecutive meeting. In winning 8-1, HPU improved their overall record to 11-4.
Hendrik Bode jumpstarted HPU in the one match, shutting down Grossmont starter Dean Hodsman 6-0, 6-0. Anton Samuilau was nearly as impressive in the two match, turning back Colin Simpson 6-1, 6-0. The three match proved to be the only test for the Sea Warriors as Peter Raben was taken to a third set before defeating Hiro Imai 6-3, 5-7, 1-0.
In doubles action, Samuilau and Jan Hroch teamed up for the one match to oust the pair of Simpson and Hodsman, 8-3. In the three match, Stephan Ogasawara and Kevin Tachino defeated the tandem of Costa and Benham.
Freshman Stephen Ogasawara, in winning the six singles along with his doubles victory, recorded his first collegiate victories as a Sea Warrior.
HPU now gear up for their final regular season match, a conference matchup with the University of Hawai‘i-Hilo this Thursday, April 12. First match is set for 1:00 p.m. at Central Oahu Regional Park.
April 6, 2007
Men’s Tennis Blank Grossmont College
Honolulu, Hawai‘i – At the Oahu Club, the HPU men’s tennis team dominated Grossmont College out of El Cajon, California, 9-0. The win was a welcome result after a difficult loss to BYUH just a day earlier. With the win, HPU improves to 10-4 on the season.
34th-ranked Hendrik Bode faced off against Kyle Erickson in the one match, with Bode dominating in the 6-0, 6-2 win. Anton Samuilau competed in the two match, defeating Hiro Imai 6-1, 6-3. Peter Raben faced a fierce test in the three match, but prevailed over Colin Simpson 7-6, 7-5.
Doubles action belonged to the Sea Warriors as well. Bode and Raben combined in the one match, defeating the Grossmont pair of Simpson and Dean Hodsman, 8-5. Samuilau and Jan Hroch dropped the Griffin pair of Erickson and Brian Howarth in the two match, 8-5.
Freshman Kevin Tachino appeared in his first collegiate match for the Sea Warriors, winning in the six singles match 6-2, 6-3, and the three doubles match with Daniel Llarenas, 8-5.
Men’s tennis retakes the court Thursday, April 12 as they face off against UH Hilo. The first match is set for 1:00 p.m. at Central Oahu Regional Park.
April 5, 2007
Sea Warrior Tennis Teams Fall To BYUH
Waipio, Hawai'i – In matches played at Central Oahu Regional Park, the HPU men's and women's tennis teams fell to rival and national power, BYU-Hawai'i. The top ranked Lady Seasiders defeated #21 HPU 8-1, while the 32 nd-ranked HPU men fell 5-4.
In women's play, BYUH won all but the six singles match, as Lauren Shin responded from one set down to oust Shenley Searing 4-6, 6-3, 6-3. The one matched featured a battle between two ranked players, as second-ranked Yuliya Ustyuzhanina defeated #49 Anastasyia Ageychik 6-2, 6-3. Ingrid Cseh fell in the two match to Jing Jing Liu 6-1, 6-1, and Elena Hudzikova was no match for Dori Magas, falling 6-0, 6-0.
Doubles action saw continued dominance by the Seasiders, as all three matches went to BYUH. Liu and Deng defeated the Sea Warrior pair of Ageychik and Bigom in the one match, 8-3.
Men's play featured a much tougher battle, as #14 BYUH narrowly escaped with the victory. The match appeared to be in hand for HPU, as they took the one, two, and three matches. Hendrik Bode dropped A.J. Bartlett in straight sets 6-1, 7-6 in the one match, and Anton Samuilau and Peter Raben each went to three sets to turn back Thomas Hladil and Junyoung Kim, respectively.
HPU mustered only one other victory from there out. Bode and Raben defeated the pair of Kim and Chris Rice, 8-6, in doubles play. The Sea Warrior team of Frank Godinet and Daniel Llarenas nearly turned the tide for HPU, falling in a heartbreaking two doubles match to Hladil and Jakub Huza, 9-7.
With the losses, the men drop to 9-4 overall, 4-2 in conference, while the women fall to 14-4 overall, 8-2 in the Pac West. The Lady Sea Warriors conclude the regular season and will gear up for the Pac West Tournament to be held April 11-14 in Laie, Hawai'i. The HPU men play their final match of the regular season tomorrow, April 6 against Grossmont College. First match is set for 6:00 p.m. at the Oahu Club.
March 26, 2007
Men Fall, Women Upset UC San Diego
La Jolla, California – On the campus of UC San Diego, the men’s and women’s tennis teams faced off with UC San Diego. The men’s team fell 5-4 while the Lady Sea Warriors upset the #14 Tritons. The men fell to 9-3, while women improved to 14-3.
The HPU men, currently ranked 32nd nationally, fell in a hard fought match to the #14 ranked Tritons. In the loss, Henrik Bode defeated Bijan Moallemi, 6-4, 6-3, in the two match, and Anton Samuilau ousted Seth Spector 7-6, 6-0. Mark Mestan (HPU) lost the one match to Eric Rubens, retiring after one game.
Doubles play belonged to the Tritons winning two of the three matches. Samuilau and Daniel Llarenas teamed up for the one match and fell to Rubens and Blake Meister, 8-4. Bode and Peter Raben won the only doubles match for the Sea Warriors, defeating the pair of Steven Oechel and Spector, 8-6.
The Lady Sea Warriors, ranked 21st nationally, won arguably their biggest match of the season, upsetting #14 UCSD on their own court, 8-1. HPU will tell you they expected to win, but the victory is enormous nevertheless.
Anastasyia Ageychik recorded wins in both one singles and one doubles play. She defeated Marsha Malinow in singles 7-5, 6-3, and teamed up with Stephanie Bigom to edge the pair of Malinow and Ina Dan, 8-6. In addition to her doubles victory, Bigom overpowered Pooja Desai 6-0, 6-0 in four singles. Tinka Mihova and Lauren Shin won five and six singles, then teamed for an 8-5 doubles victory.
Both men and women return home before they take on conference and national rival BYU-Hawai‘i. The teams will face off Thursday, April 5 at Central Oahu Regional Park. First match is set for 3:00 p.m.
March 24, 2007
Men’s Tennis End Win Streak, Fall To Azusa Pacific
Glendora, California – In their second day on the road, the men’s tennis team fell to Azusa Pacific University, 7-2. Azusa Pacific entered the match as the NAIA’s #2 ranked team, with HPU holding an NCAA ranking of #32. With the loss, The Sea Warriors end a five match win streak and drop to 8-2 overall, 4-1 in conference.
The Sea Warrior wins came in the No. 2 and No. 3 singles matches, both on third-set super-tiebreakers. Henrik Bode defeated Patrick Kur in the No. 2 match, 3-6, 7-5 (10-8), and Anton Samuilau ousted Mathias Weber 6-3, 5-7 (10-4). Mark Mestan fell in the No. 1 match to David Goodman, 1-2 (ret.).
Azusa Pacific took all three doubles matches. In grabbing the only singles points for HPU, Bode and Samuilau teamed up for the No. 1 match, falling to the pair of Weber and Kur, 8-3.
HPU returns to action tomorrow to take on Cal Poly Pomona. First match is set for 2:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.
Results versus APU
Singles
#1 - David Goodman (APU) def. Mark Mestan (HPU), 1-2 (ret.)
#2 - Henrik Bode (HPU) def. Patrick Kur (APU), 3-6, 7-5 (10-8)
#3 - Anton Samuilau (HPU) def. Mathias Weber (APU), 6-3, 5-7 (10-4)
#4 - Matthijs Bolsius (APU) def. Peter Raben (HPU), 6-2, 6-4
#5 - Ronald Chow (APU) def. Daniel Llarenas (HPU), 6-1, 6-0
#6 - Art Fatkhiev (APU) def. Jan Hroch (HPU), 6-2, 6-4
Doubles
#1 - Patrick Kur/Mathias Weber (APU) def. Henrik Bode/Anton Samuilau (HPU), 8-3
#2 - David Goodman/Matthijs Bolsius (APU) def. Mark Mestan/Peter Raben (HPU), 8-6
#3 - Art Fatkhiev/Ronald Chow (APU) def. Jan Hroch/Frank Godinet (HPU), 8-6
March 23, 2007
Men And Women Dominate In Opening Games
Pomona, California – In both their road openers, the men’s and women’s tennis teams each collected two victories. Both teams played a morning match versus Montana State Billings and then an afternoon match against Metropolitan State College of Denver. The games were played as part of the Cal Poly Pomona tournament.
The women’s team, ranked #16 nationally, defeated Montana State Billings and the Metropolitan State College of Denver without conceding a single game, winning both matches 9-0. Anastasyia Ageychik competed in the one match against both opponents, winning both in straight sets (6-0, 7-5 and 6-1, 6-2).
On the day, the women won four doubles matches at love. Elena Hudzikova and Ingrid Cseh teamed up twice, ousting MSB in the two match and the Metropolitan State College of Denver in the one match.
The HPU men, ranked #32 nationally, were nearly as dominate, conceding only one match on the day in defeating MSB, 5-1 and the Metropolitan State College of Denver, 9-0. Anton Samuilau highlighted the day for the Sea Warriors, collecting two singles and two doubles wins. Versus MSB, Bode defeated Tytus Stempenwicz in the one singles match 6-1, 6-0, then teamed up with Samuilau in the one doubles match, winning 8-3.
Against the Metropolitan State College of Denver, Bode and Samuilau teamed up again, winning 8-3. Jan Hroch and Frank Godinet won the three match at love en route to the dominant HPU victory.
The Lady Sea Warriors (11-2) face a tough challenge tomorrow as they take on #5 University of West Florida at 9:00 a.m. The HPU men (8-1) play a single match tomorrow versus Aszusa Pacific at 2:00 p.m.
March 21, 2007
Sea Warriors Shutout Wisconsin Eau Claire
Waipio, Hawai‘i – At Central Oahu Regional Park, HPU dominated the University of Wisconsin-Eau Clair en route to a 9-0 victory. With the win, the #33 ranked Sea Warriors improve to 6-1 overall and 3-1 in the Pac West, while the Bluegolds fall to 5-6 on the season.
In singles play, Mark Mestan took the court in the one match, handedly defeating Tim Eisele, 6-1, 6-0. Anton Samuilau proved even more dominant in the two match, as he downed Aaron Nordenskjold at love, 6-0, 6-0. Daniel Llarenas was tested in the four match by Brett Gressick but prevailed in straight sets 6-3, 6-4. Frank Godinet won the six match over Brandon Ruth, 6-3, 6-1.
Godinet delivered in doubles action as well, teaming up with Jan Hroch in the three match. They defeated the pair of Nordenskjold and Jeff Peterson, 8-3. Henrik Bode and Samuilau won the one match over Eisele and C.J. Rose, 8-3, and Peter Raben and Mestan teamed up to oust Erik Brandner and Philip Loprinzi, 8-2.
HPU takes to the road tomorrow, traveling to Cal Poly Pomona to take on several of the top teams in the region. The Sea Warriors match up first with Montana State-Billings this Friday, March 23. First match is set to begin at 8:00 a.m. HST.
March 14, 2007
Lady Sea Warriors Handle Gonzaga
Waipio, Hawai‘i – At Central Oahu Regional Park, the Lady Sea Warrior tennis team defeated 
Gonzaga University, 8-1. The lone win for Division I Gonzaga came in singles play with HPU sweeping all three doubles matches. With their fourth consecutive victory, HPU improved to 8-2 on the season, 6-1 in the Pac West. Gonzaga dropped to 0-7 overall, 0-2 in the West Coast Conference.
Anastasyia Ageychik once again led the way for the Sea Warriors, defeating Emily Anderson in the one match 6-4, 6-3. The two, three, and four matches were close matches with HPU prevailing each time. Ingrid Cseh defeated Aglaya Kokurina in the two match, 6-2, 7-5. Elena Hudzikova was pushed to a second set tie-break in defeating Sydney Lederhouse 6-3, 7-6. In the four match, Stephanie Bigom fell behind a set en route to ousting Kendall Bates 1-6, 6-2, 6-2.
HPU dominated doubles play, winning all three matches. Hudzikova and Cseh teamed up to defeat the Gonzaga pair of Bates and Anderson in the one match, 8-4. Ageychik and Bigom prevailed in the two match, and Lauren Shin and Tinka Mihova triumphed in the three match.
The Lady Sea Warriors return to action Friday, March 16 as they face off against Dixie State University. Match time is set for 3:00 p.m. at Central Oahu Regional Park.
March 11, 2007
Men And Women Oust Cleveland State
Honolulu, Hawai‘i – At the Oahu Club, both men’s and women’
s tennis defeated Division I foe Cleveland State University. With both matches played under Division I rules, the women won 7-0 with the men winning 6-1. The Lady Sea Warriors improved to 7-2 and 6-1 in conference, with the men’s team bolstering their record to 5-1, 3-1 in the PacWest.
In women’s play, HPU won every match en route to their victory. Ingrid Cseh, playing in the one match, dropped the only set for the Sea Warriors as she defeated Sarah Galon 4-6, 6-1, 7-5. Anastasyia Ageychik defeated Denisa Muntean in the two match 6-1, 6-3, and Elena Hudzikova ousted Charlotte Gibbons in the three match by the same score. Tinka Mihova dominated in the five match, handling Lindsay Sellers at love.
In doubles action, Ageychik and Stephanie Bigom won the one match 8-2. The pairs of Hudzikova and Cseh, and Mihova and Lauren Shin won their matches as well. The men’s team won with similar ease as Hendrik Bode led the way with his straight set victory in the one match, 6-3, 6-4. Mark Mestan and Anton Simuilau won the two and three matches respectively.
Doubles action for the HPU men saw equal dominance. All matches were won by an 8-2 score, with the pair of Bode and Simuilau taking care of business in the one match.
The HPU men will have some time before their next match. They play host to the University of Wisconsin – Eau Clair this Wednesday, March 21. Matches start at 3:00 p.m. at Central Oahu Regional Park. The Lady Sea Warriors next play this Wednesday, March 14. They will face off against Gonzaga University at Central Oahu Regional Park, with matches set to begin at 3:00 p.m.
March 9, 2007
Mens And Womens Tennis Shut Down UH-Hilo
Waipio, Hawai‘i – At Central Oahu Regional Park, the men’s and women’s tennis teams swept UH-Hilo, each winning 6-1. The men’s team improved to 4-1 and the women, in defeating the #26-ranked Lady Vulcans, improved to 5-2.
For the men, Hendrik Bode (HPU) faced off with Daniel Pollock in the one match, with Bode winning 6-0, 6-3. Peter Raben and Jan Hroch won the four and five matches, respectively. Raben defeated Tomas Mikulasek 6-2, 6-3, and Hroch downed Mitchel Gelina, 6-3, 6-1.
The men were increasingly dominant in doubles action, taking all three matches on the day. Bode and Anton Samuilau defeated Pollock and Kevin Tamura, 8-4.
On the women’s side, the Lady Sea Warriors took the two and three singles matches. The one match was unfinished, with Anastasyia Ageychick (HPU) leading Christi Pagatpatan, 6-3, 5-3. Ingrid Cseh defeated Nicole Campbell in the two match, 6-2, 6-3, with Elena Hudzikova downing Caroline Ardila in the three match, 6-0, 6-2.
The women were equally as dominant as the men in doubles action. Ageychik and Stephanie Bigom led the way in the one match, defeating the pair of Pagatpatan and Susan Souksavath, 8-3.
The women return to action Saturday March 10 versus Chaminade. Matches will begin at the Oahu Club at 8:30 a.m. The men return March 11 against Cleveland State. Matches begin at 8:30 a.m. also at the Oahu Club.
March 3, 2007
Sea Warriors Swept By BYUH
Laie, Hawai‘i – On the campus of BYU-Hawai‘i, the Sea Warriors were swept in both men’s and women’s tennis action to national powerhouse BYUH, 5-4 and 9-0. The Lady Sea Warriors fell to 3-2 on the season, with the men’s team dropping their first match of the season falling to 3-1.
The 18th-ranked Lady Sea Warriors had their hands full, as they managed to win only one set in falling to the top-ranked Seasiders (6-0). Anastasyia Ageychik played the one match, falling 6-1, 6-2, with Elena Hudzicova falling at love to third ranked Yuliya Ustyuzhanina in the two match. Ingrid Cseh posed the biggest challenge on the day to BYUH in the three match. Cseh defeated #4 ranked Jing Jing Liu in the first set 6-4 only to fall 6-1, 6-1 in the next two sets.
BYUH demonstrated equal dominance in doubles action, as Ageychik and Stephanie Bigom team up for the one game, falling 8-0 to Liu and Maggie Deng. Hudzikova and Cseh fell in the two match 8-4, with the combination of Lauren Shin and Tinka Mihova also falling 8-4.
The mens’ match featured an intense battle between two national powerhouses. Ranked #15 and #33 respectively, BYUH (4-0) and HPU competed in a playoff-like atmosphere with the Seasiders prevailing 5-4. Rice put the Seasiders ahead 3-1 by defeating Daniel Llarenas at number five singles, 6-2, 6-2, but the Sea Warriors closed the gap quickly when Mark Mestan completed a 6-0, 6-3 win over Huza at the third singles spot. HPU tied the match shortly thereafter with a victory at number six singles, where Jan Hroch defeated BYU-Hawaii's Victor De Garay, 6-3, 6-2.
So'onalole put the Seasiders back on top, 4-3, by winning a hotly-contested match at number four singles, 7-5, 6-2 over Peter Raben. However, the Sea Warriors rallied back from a one-set deficit at both of the top singles slots to push both matches to a third game. At number one singles Bode completed his comeback with a 1-6, 6-4, 6-2 win over Kim to knot the match at four points apiece. Hladil finally prevailed at number two singles with a 7-5, 3-6, 6-2 victory over Samuilau in a very spirited match to give BYUH the deciding point.
Both men and women return to action tomorrow as they face off against Chaminade University at Central Oahu Regional Park in Waipio, Hawai‘i. Matches begin at 9:00 a.m.
March 1, 2007
Hawaii Pacific University Tennis Teams Serve The Community
What do you get when you put together collegiate tennis players from around the world and elementary school kids from around the block with some tennis rackets, foam balls and caution tape on a playground? The USTA AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM! This high-quality, free program provides children an opportunity to learn tennis, social and life skills during the time of the day that they are vulnerable to become involved in delinquency.
In the case of the Enchanted Lake Elementary TENNIS After School Program and Hawaii Pacific University Men’s and Women’s Tennis Teams, everyone benefits. Twice a week, 32 children experience play-based learning led by Lauren Conching, HPU Assistant Tennis Coach and three additional collegiate player-coaches, on six mini-tennis courts set up on the basketball court of the local park next to the school. Parents are pleased to know that their children learn tennis, social and life skills through a supervised fun activity and play time with friends. The college players benefit too, while playing the roles of teacher and mentor, they take a giant step into the local community and end up going through a unique team bonding process. The program is six weeks long and ends Thursday, March 8, 2007.
“This is not just any after school program,” says Leilani Magee United States Tennis Association Hawaii Pacific Section Director of Community Development. “Enchanted Lake Elementary Parent Teacher Association was aggressively seeking for more after school activities to offer their children and HPU’s Head Coach, Stefan Pampulov, is motivated to invest his college players into the community.” As a result, the students of Enchanted Lake Elementary School have a new friendship with top international collegiate tennis players in Hawaii.
The outcome of such a multi-dimensional partnership is high quality free After School programming for public elementary school children at the most critical time of the day. The prime hours when children are most vulnerable to become involved in gangs, drugs, teenage pregnancy and other forms of delinquency are generally between 3pm and 6pm, basic after school hours. USTA TENNIS AFTER SCHOOL programs are designed to meet the needs of the community and to make the most of the resources we have within us and within our neighborhoods.
The United States Tennis Association (USTA), HPU Tennis, Kama’aina Kids, Enchanted Lake Elementary School, the ELES Parent Teacher Association, the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs are all of the partners that have come together to make the USTA TENNIS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM work. These alliances have leveraged each others strengths to make it a win-win situation for everyone involved.
For more information on USTA Tennis After School programs, contact Leilani Magee, Director of Community Development, USTA HPS 955-6696 x31
February 18, 2007
Lady Sea Warriors Overpower Chaminade
At Kailua Recreational Center in Kailua, Hawai‘i, the Lady Sea Warriors dominated Chaminade, 8-1. With the win, HPU improves to 3-1. Ranked 18th nationally, HPU delivered a dominant team victory. Anastasyia Ageychick won the one match over Audra Takara (6-3, 7-5) with Asako Nishkawa and Lauren Shin winning the five and six matches, respectively. Nishikawa and Shin were dominant in their victories, each winning at love. Kaitlynn Brown also delivered a convincing win in the four match, 6-1, 6-0.
The Sea Warriors were equally as dominant in doubles. Ageychick and Stephanie Bigom teamed up for the one match, defeating the Silversword pair of Takara and Audrey Divincent, 8-5. Elena Hudzikova and Ingrid Cseh combined to win the two match 8-4, and Shin and Tinka Mihova won the three match at love.
The Lady Sea Warriors return to action February 3, as they join the men out at Laie, Hawai‘i to take on the BYU-Hawai‘i Seasiders. Start time is set for 10:00 a.m.
February 17, 2007
Men's and Women's Tennis Postponed
The men's and women's tennis match versus BYU-Hawaii was postponed due to inclement weather out at Laie, Hawai‘i. No make-up date has been scheduled. The Sea Warriors next take on BYU-Hawaii in an already scheduled meet March 3 at Laie, Hawai‘i. Matches will start at 10:00 a.m. and involve both the men's and women's teams.
February 10, 2007
HPU Downed By Abilene Christian
At Central Oahu Regional Park, HPU faced off against national powerhouse Abilene Christian University, coming up short 6-3. HPU (2-1) had their hands full as Abilene Christian (1-1) won the top four singles matches, each in straight sets. Anastasyia Ageychik lost 6-2, 6-2 to 11th-ranked Irene Squilacci in the one match. In the two match, Elena Hudzikova lost to 24th-ranked Aina Rafolomanantsiatosika. Stephanie Bigom and Lauren Shin won the five and six matches respectively in straight sets.
The Lady Sea Warriors faired much better in doubles, taking two of the three matches. Shin and Hudzikova won the one match 8-4, with Ageychek and Bigom combining to take the two match 8-5. Ingrid Cseh and Tinka Mihova found themselves on the losing end of the three match, 8-1.
HPU returns to action next Saturday, February 17, as they take on BYU-Hawaii out in Laie, Hawai‘i. The first matches are scheduled to start at 10:00 a.m.
February 3, 2007
Men's And Women's Tennis Sweep UH-Hilo
The HPU men's and women's tennis teams swept past the UH-Hilo Vulcans. The Lady Sea Warriors opened the season with a victory and the men's team extended their record to 2-0.
Against the 11th ranked Vulcans, the Lady Sea Warriors won both matches by the scores of 6-0 and 5-1. HPU swept their singles matches as Tinka Mihova (6-3, 6-3), Stephanie Bigom (6-3, 6-1), and Lauren Shin (6-1, 6-0) all won in straight sets. Bigom and Mihova also recorded doubles victories. Bigom and Anastasyia Ageychik won the #1 match 8-4, and Mihova and Ingrid Cseh won the #3 match 8-3.
In the second match of the day, Anastasyia Ageychik won her #1 singles match 6-4, 6-2. Elena Hudzicova and Cseh also recorded singles victories in straight sets. In doubles action, Shin and Hudzicova teamed up to win their match 8-5, while the combination of Cseh and Mihova won 8-3.
On the men's side, the Sea Warriors swept their two matches as well, 5-1 and 6-0. Peter Raben (6-2, 6-1), Daniel Llarenas (6-2, 6-1), and Jan Hroch (6-0, 6-4) all recorded straight set singles wins. Having sat out in singles action, Hendrik Bode and Anton Samuilau defeated the Vulcans in their #1 doubles match 8-6. The Sea Warriors won one other doubles match, as Jan Hroch and Mark Mestan teamed up for the 8-5 victory.
The men completed the sweep later in the day by downing the Vulcans 6-0. After recording doubles victories earlier in the day, Bode, Simuilau, and Mestan won their #1, #2, and #3 matches respectively. HPU was just as successfull in doubles action, with Bode and Samuilau winning the #1 match 8-3.
The men's and women's teams both return to action February 17th as they take on BYU-Hawaii in Laie, Hawai'i.
February 1, 2007
Sea Warriors Breeze By Gustavus Adolphus
The HPU men’s tennis team (1-0) opened the 2007 season with a resounding win over Gustavus Adolphus College (MN). On the campus of UH-Manoa, the Sea Warriors dropped only one match en route to an 8-1 victory over the Gusties. HPU entered the day ranked #33 in Division II and Gustavus Adolphus entered ranked #4 in Division III.
Hendrik Bode, Anton Simuilau, Mark Mestan, and Jan Hroch all won their singles matches in straight sets, with Mestan not conceding a single game. Peter Raben (6-1, 3-6, 1-0) and Daniel Llarenas (2-6, 6-3, 1-0) rounded out the singles victories for the Sea Warriors. In doubles play HPU took two of the three matches. Bode and Samuilau teamed up to win 8-3, while Hroch and Llarenas won 9-7.
The Sea Warriors return to action February 3rd as they face off against the UH-Hilo Vulcans.
November 2, 2006
HPU Tennis Event Cancelled
Due to heavy rain all week on the windward side, HPU head tennis coach Stefan Pampulov has cancelled his "Tennis On Campus" event, which was scheduled for Saturday, November 4th. According to Pampulov, the event will be rescheduled at a later date in the spring.
September 22, 2006
HPU Tennis On Campus Hosts Free Event
Sea Warrior head tennis coach Stefan Pampulov is proud to present "Tennis On Campus", a fun, co-ed team event open to all HPU students, faculty, staff, family and friends of all levels and abilities. This free event takes place at the windward Hawai'i Loa Campus tennis courts on Saturday, November 4, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Coach Pampulov invites everyone to come out and play some tennis, make some friends, win some prizes, and enjoy delicious pupus and drinks. Tennis shoes are required, and rackets will provided at the court. For more information or to sign up, email kurosu@hawaii.usta.com or call 955-6696 ext. 27. To view the flyer, .
August 16, 2006
Tennis Players Receive Postseason Awards
Five Hawai'i Pacific University tennis student-athletes received recognition from the Pacific West Conference and the ITA (Intercollegiate Tennis Association) over the summer.
Men's tennis player Jan Hroch was named to the PacWest All-Conference team after posting an 8-6 overall singles record as a sophomore.
On the women's side, Anastasia Ageychik made some noise as a freshman, finishing 8-7 in singles play, and was named the ITA "Player to Watch" in the West Region in 2007. Sophomore Josephine Paulie and freshmen Kaitlyn Brown and Lauren Shin were also recognized as ITA Scholar Athletes in 2006.
August 10, 2006
Sea Warriors Host 2006 Tennis Camp
Hawai'i Pacific University tennis coach Stefan Pampulov will conduct his 2006 Summer Tennis Camp this weekend (August 12-14) at the Hawai'i Loa Campus Tennis facility. The three-day camp is designed for players of all abilities and will include instruction on stroke development, technical and tactical instruction, singles and doubles game strategy, tennis specific fitness development and injury prevention, and much more.
Cost for the camp is $30 per day, or $85 for all three days. To reserve a spot and get more information, contact Coach Pampulov by email at spampulo@campus.hpu.edu or by phone at 230-1049.
May 5, 2006
HPU Falls To BYUH In Regional Tournament
A day after advancing to the second round of the West Regional Tennis Tournament, the 26th-ranked HPU women's tennis team saw their season come to an end, falling to the 2nd-ranked Seasiders, 0-5, at the BYUH Tennis Complex.
HPU dropped all three doubles matches, and two singles matches to give BYUH the overall match, advancing them to the National Tournament in Kansas City. "The ladies competed hard and I'm proud of them," said Head Coach Stefan Pampulov. "We're already looking forward to next season."
The Sea Warriors finished the season with a 10-10 overall record.
May 4, 2006
Sea Warriors Advance To Second Round
The HPU women's tennis team defeated Cal Poly Pomona, 5-0 in the opening round of the West Regional Championships at Central Oahu Regional Park (CORP). With the victory, the 26th-ranked Sea Warrriors advance to the second round tomorrow against host team and 2nd-ranked BYUH at 10:00 a.m. in Laie.
HPU started the day well, winning all three doubles matches to take a quick three point lead. Three doubles matches are played, followed by six singles matches in a race to five points. The first team to reach five points wins the match.
Lauren Shin and Elena Hudzikova teamed at number one doubles, winning 8-4, while Anastasia Ageychik paired with Isidora Ljuri at number two, winning 8-0. Ariadna Verdejo and Josefine Paulie took the match at number three, 8-3.
In singles play, Shin won in straight sets, 6-0 and 6-3 at number four, and Paulie was victorious at number five, 6-0 and 6-1, giving HPU the match.
The Sea Warriors look to defeat the Seasiders for the first time this season, with hopes of advancing to the National Tournament in Kansas City next week.
April 26, 2006
Women's Tennis To Play In Regional Championship
The Hawai'i Pacific University women's tennis team has qualified and accepted a bid to participate in the Division II West Regional Tennis Championships on May 4th, in Laie, Hawai'i. The 26th-ranked Sea Warriors finished 9-9 overall, and 5-4 in the Pacific West Conference.
Their first round opponent will be 31st-ranked Cal Poly Pomona, who they defeated earlier in the year, 5-4 in Pomona, California. The match will begin at 1:00 p.m. Should HPU win, they will advance to the second round against 2nd-ranked and host team BYU-Hawai'i.
The Sea Warriors are led by Josefine Paulie, who finished the regular season with an 11-6 singles record. Isidora Ljuri posted a 9-7 singles mark, while Anastsia Ageychik finished 8-7.
April 15, 2006
Sea Warriors Top Chaminade, Men Fall To Sonoma State
The HPU men's and women's tennis teams swept their matches with Chaminade University today, with the men winning 7-0, and the women posting a 7-2 victory. Later in the day, the men's team tried to make in two in a row, but fell to Sonoma State, 2-7.
Against the Silverswords, the 26th-ranked Lady Sea Warriors breezed through singles play, taking five of six matches. Elen Hudzikova led the way at number one, posting a 6-4, 6-0 win, while Isidora Ljuri (number two singles) and Josefine Paulie (number three singles) each shutout their opponent, 6-0 and 6-0. Ariadna Verdejo and Kaitlyn Brown won by default at five and six, respectively.
In doubles action, Ljuri and Anastasia Ageychik teamed at number two, winning 8-0. Shin and Hudzikova paired at number one, getting edged, 8-9. With the win, HPU evened their record at 9-9 for the season, and qualified for the regional tournament.
On the men's side, Jan Hroch (6-3, 6-2), Thomas Vogl (6-0, 6-1), and Frank Godinet (6-0, 6-1) led the way at numbers one, two, and three, respectively. Matt Stevens won his first match of the year at number four, while Harry Buerkle won by default at number five. Godinet and Hroch teamed at number one doubles, winning easily, 8-1.
Against Sonoma State, the Sea Warriors weren't as fortunate, scoring just two two points the entire match. Matt Stevens won at number five singles, 6-0 and 6-0, while Jan Hroch nearly won at number one, falling 3-6, 7-5, 0-1. Hroch later teamed with Godinet however, to win at number one doubles, 8-4. The 33rd-ranked Sea Warriors finish the season 9-6 overall, and 7-2 in PacWest play.
April 8, 2006
Lady Sea Warriors Fall Short At UH-Manoa
Anastasia Ageychik and Josefine Paulie continued their stellar play of late, but it wasn't enough as the HPU women's team fell to the University of Hawai'i, 5-2. Paulie won her fifth consecutive singles match, 6-3 and 6-4, over Florence Wasko at number five singles. Ageychik posted her second-straight victory, and fourth in five matches at number one singles, 6-0 and 6-4, over Kana Aikawa.
In doubles, HPU failed to win a match, as Lauren Shin and Elena Hudzikova fell at number one, 8-2. Ageychik paired with Isidora Ljuri at number two, while Paulie teamed with Ariadna Verdejo at number three, both falling, 8-4.
HPU now stands at 8-9 overall, and will face conference foe Chaminade University on Saturday, April 15th at Central Oahu Regional Park.
April 2, 2006
Tennis Teams Finish 1-1 In California
The HPU men's and women's tennis teams each finished their mainland road trip with a 1-1 record. Both teams defeated Cal Poly-Pomona and fell to 17th-ranked UC-San Diego.
The 26th-ranked women's team squeezed out a 5-4 win over Pomona, taking four of six singles matches, and one of three doubles contests. Anastasia Ageychik led the way for HPU at number one singles, winning 6-4 and 6-2. Elena Hudzikova cruised at number two, 6-0 and 6-3, while Isidora Ljuri won at number three, 7-6 and 6-1. Josefine Paulie posted the fourth win at number five, 6-0 and 6-0. In doubles action, Paulie teamed with Ariadna Verdejo at number three, winning 8-6, and clinching the match.
On the men's side, Gabor Boczonadi dominated at number one, winning 6-1 and 6-0, leading HPU to the 7-2 victory. Simon Kersten (6-0, 6-0) and Jan Hroch (6-1, 6-4) also won in straight sets at positions two and three respectively, while Thomas Vogl (6-0, 6-1) cruised at number five, and Thomas Troxler (6-4, 6-1) did the same at number six. The Sea Warriors took two of the three doubles matches behind Hroch and Kersten (8-1) at number two, and Lukas Hyl and Vogl at number three, 8-4.
Each team fared well in singles play against the Tritons of UCSD, scoring three of the six singles matches. Neither team was successful in doubles, as they both dropped the match by identical scores of 6-3. Hudzikova (6-1, 6-3), Lauren Shin (5-7, 7-5, 10-7), and Paulie (7-6, 6-7, 15-13) were victorious for the women, playing at numbers two, four, and five, respectively. For the men, Boczonadi won at number one, 6-4 and 6-3, while Kersten rallied at number three, 0-6, 6-2, 6-2. Vogl picked up HPU's third point of the match, 6-0, 6-7, 6-1 at number five.
March 24, 2006
Sea Warriors Rained Out
Today's men's and women's tennis matches with New Mexico State University and UH-Hilo were canceled due to heavy rains falling at Central Oahu Regional Park. No make up dates have been set for the matches. Both teams will travel to California next week as the women will face UCLA, UC-San Diego, UC-Davis, and Cal-Poly Pomona. The men's team will battle UC-San Diego and Cal-Poly Pomona.
March 22, 2006
HPU Women Rout Whitman College
Going for their second win in a row, the HPU women's tennis team evened their record at 6-6 on the year, as they defeated Whitman College, 9-0, at Central Oahu Regional Park (CORP). Anastasia Ageychik (6-1, 6-1), Elena Hudzikova (6-1, 6-1), and Isidora Ljuri (6-0, 6-2) easily won their matches at number one, two, and three singles, respectively. Lauren Shin truimphed at number four, 6-2, 6-4, while Josefine Paulie (6-0, 6-0) and Ariadna Verdejo (6-4, 6-4) rounded out singles play at five and six, respectively.
In doubles, Shin and Hudzikova teamed up at number one, winning 8-2. Ljuri paired with Ageychik to win 8-0 at number two, while Paulie and Verdejo partnered at number three, winning 8-1.
HPU will face New Mexico State University tomorrow, before a matchup with conference foe and 10th-ranked UH-Hilo, beginning at 5:00 p.m. at CORP. The men's team will also be in action against the 32nd-ranked Vulcans.
March 19, 2006
Sea Warriors Sweep Bowdoin College
The HPU men's and women's tennis teams both got back on the winning track, defeating visiting Bowdoin College by identical scores of 8-1. The men's team swept through singles play, and dropped just one doubles match to cruise to the victory over the 18th-ranked Polar Bears. Meanwhile, the women's team did just the opposite, sweeping through doubles play, and dropping just one singles match.
Gabor Boczonadi, Lukas Hyl, and Simon Kersten all won at number one, two, and three singles, respectively. Boczonadi won in straight sets (6-4, 6-3), while Hyl (5-7, 6-4, 6-3) and Kersten (4-6, 6-4, 6-3) each dropped the first set before winning the last two. Jan Hroch won at number four, 6-2, 6-1, while Thomas Vogl (6-3, 6-1) and Thomas Troxler (6-2, 6-1) rounded out singles play at number five and six, respectively.
In doubles play, Hroch and Kersten fell at number one, 6-8, while Hyl and Vogl triumphed at number two, 8-6. In number three doubles, Troxler teamed with Frank Godinet to win 8-6, closing out the match, as the 30th-ranked men's team improved to 7-4 overall on the season.
On the women's side, Anastasia Ageychik (6-3, 6-3), Elena Hudzikova (7-6, 6-0), and Isidora Ljuri (6-1, 6-2) all won in straight sets at number one, two, and three singles, respectively. Lauren Shin fell in three sets at number four, 5-7, 6-1, and 0-1, while Josefine Paulie won 6-1, 6-1 at number five. Ariadna Verdejo got the win at number six for HPU, winning by default.
In doubles action, Shin teamed with Hudzikova at number one, winning 8-3, and Ljuri paired with Ageychik at number two, winning 8-2. Paulie and Verdejo teamed at number three to complete the sweep, winning 8-2. With the win, the 19th-ranked women's team inched closer to .500, improving to 5-6.
March 18, 2006
Cornhuskers Too Much For Sea Warriors
The HPU men's tennis team gave their best effort, but the Division I Nebraska Cornhuskers proved to be too powerful, defeating HPU, 1-6, at Central Oahu Regional Park (CORP). Lukas Hyl won at number two singles, 6-1, 2-6, and 1-0. He later teamed with Thomas Vogl to win at number three doubles, 9-8. With the loss, the 30th-ranked Sea Warriors now stand at 6-4 on the season.
March 12, 2006
Sea Warriors Fall To Armstrong Atlantic
A day after winning four matches, the HPU men's and women's tennis teams fell to Armstrong Atlantic University, 8-1 and 9-0, respectively. Armstrong Atlantic is the top-ranked women's team in Division II, while their men's team is currently ranked number nine. The women's team also dropped their match earlier in the day with Claremont-Mudd Scripps, 4-5.
Thomas Troxler won the only match for the men at number six singles, 6-2 and 6-2. Jan Hroch came close at number four, falling in three sets, 1-6, 6-1, and 6-1.
The women were unable to win a match, as Armstrong Atlantic showed why they are number one in the country. Isidora Ljuri almost pushed her match at number three singles to three sets, falling 2-6 and 5-7.
Earlier in the day, the women's team put up a fight, but fell to 10th-ranked Claremont-Mudd Scripps by one point, 4-5. HPU's Josefine Paulie won her singels match at number five, 6-7, 6-4, and 6-2. In doubles, Lauren Shin and Elena Hudzikova teamed at number one to win 8-3, while Isidora Ljuri and Anastasia Ageychik paired at number two, winning 8-5.
March 11, 2006
Sea Warriors Sweep Silverswords
The HPU men's and women's tennis teams each won two matches against Chaminade University today, with the men winning, 8-0 and 5-0, and the women dropping just one game, winning 6-1 and 5-0.
Lukas Hyl won at number one singles for the men, 6-0 and 6-3, while teammate Jan Hroch cruised at number two, 6-1 and 6-0. Thomas Vogl didn't drop a set, winning both of his matches at number three singles, 6-0 and 6-0. Hyl and Hroch did not compete in the second match. At number four singles, Thomas Troxler prevailed 6-1 and 6-1, while Frank Godinet swept both his matches at number five, 6-1 and 6-1, and 6-1 and 6-0.
In doubles action, Gabor Boczonadi and Troxler teamed at number one, winning both matches, 8-4 and 8-6. Hroch and Simon Kersten paired at number two, easliy winning, 8-0 and 8-0. Hyl and Vogl won by default at number three to complete the scoring.
On the women's side, Anastasia Ageychik paced HPU at number one singles in the first match, winning, 6-2 and 6-3, while Ariadna Verdejo won both her matches at number three, 6-0 and 6-1, and 6-0 and 6-3. Kaitlyn Brown also won at number four in the opening match, 6-2, 6-2.
In doubles play, Lauren Shin and Elena Hudzikova teamed at number one in match one, prevailing 8-1, while Isidora Ljuri and Ageychik cruised at number two, winning 8-0. In the second match, Ljuri and Ageychik paired at number one, winning 8-4. Brown and Verdejo also won at number two, 8-1.
March 7, 2006
Sea Warriors Fall To Nationally Ranked Seasiders
The HPU men's and women's tennis teams battled it out with BYUH for the second time this season, but neither could pull off the upset, as the men fell, 3-6, and the women, 0-9, at Central Oahu Regional Park (CORP).
The men's team, who lost 0-9 in the previous meeting, gave themselves a chance against the 12th-ranked team in Division II, winning the number five and six singles matches. Thomas Vogl won in straight sets at number five, 7-5, 6-2, while Thomas Troxler needed three sets at number six, winning 6-7, 6-4, 6-3.
At number one singles, Gabor Boczonadi took 11th-ranked Dillon Porter to three sets, falling 6-2, 1-6, 6-1. Lukas Hyl also fell in three sets at number three, 6-3, 5-7, 6-2. Simon Kersten and Jan Hroch rounded out the singles matches for HPU, falling at number two (6-2, 6-3) and four (6-2, 6-2), respectively.
HPU got their third point of the match at number three doubles, as Hyl and Vogl teamed up to win 8-5. Boczonadi and Troxler fell at number one, 1-8, while Hroch and Kersten got edged at number two, 7-9.
Unfortunately, the women's team failed to score a point for the second-straight match against the 2nd-ranked BYUH team. The Seasiders, who boast three of the top 10 ranked players in the country, showed their dominance, dropping just nine sets in the first five singles matches. Lauren Shin, who played at number six for HPU, was the most competitive, falling 4-6, 4-6 to 25th-ranked Gurianna Korinihona.
HPU's Anastasia Ageychik gave her all, managing one set, but fell 1-6, 0-6 to the number one ranked player in the country, Jing Jing Liu. At number two singles, Elena Hudzikova lost 2-6, 1-6 to Julia Ustyuzhanina, the 2nd-ranked player in the country, while Shin also fell at number four, 1-6, 1-6 to 10th-ranked Tetyana Bula. Isidora Ljuri and Josefine Paulie rounded out singles play at number three and five, falling 2-6, 6-0 and 0-6, 1-6, respectively.
In doubles action, Shin paired with Hudzikova at number one, but they could not overcome Liu and Ramona Husaru, dropping the match 2-8. Ljuri and Ageychik lost at number two, 1-8, and Paulie and Ariadna Verdejo also fell 1-8, at number three.
The teams look to get back on the winning track, as they take on Chaminade University for two matches each, on Saturday, March 11th at Central Oahu Regional Park. First match for both teams will begin at 9:00 a.m.
March 1, 2006
Lady Sea Warriors Host Tennis Clinic
Come join the HPU Lady Sea Warrior tennis team for a TENNIS CLINIC this Sunday, March 5th, 2006 at the Central Oahu Regional Park from 9am –
February 21, 2006
Sea Warrior Men Win, Women Fall In Hilo
In their second and third road matches of the year, the HPU men's tennis team gained a sweep over the 30th-ranked Vulcans of UH-Hilo, winning on Saturday, 5-2, and again on Sunday, 5-4. The 15th-ranked women's squad however, struggled against the 12th-ranked Vulcans, falling 1-8, and 3-6.
On Saturday, Lukas Hyl, Jan Hroch, and Thomas Vogl each won at number two, three and five singles, respectively. Hyl ousted Daniel Pollock, 6-4 and 7-5, while Vogl downed Fuyuki Samejima, 7-5 and 6-1. Hroch took three sets in defeating Tomas Mikulasek, 6-3, 2-6, and 7-5.
In doubles play, Hroch teamed with Simon Kersten at number one to shutout Samejima and Pollock, 8-0. Hyl and Vogl teamed at number two, defeating Lars Melskens and Chrisitian Schonau, 9-7.
In Sunday's action, the Sea Warriors again won at number two, three, and five singles. Kersten defeated Pollock, 6-4 and 6-3 at number two, while Hroch and Vogl were victorius at their same spots a day earlier, winning 6-4, 6-2, and 7-6, 6-3, respectively.
In doubles, Hyl and Thomas Troxler dominated at number two, winning 8-2. Troxler again teamed with Frank Godinet at number three, cruising to the 8-1 win. With the sweep, the men now stand at 4-1 overall.
On the women's side, Adriana Verdejo got HPU's lone win in singles play, downing Carolina Ardila, 6-0 and 6-1. Anastasia Ageychik forced three sets at number one singles with 45th-ranked Mai Fujii, but fell 1-6, 7-5, and 0-6.
In the second match, HPU played a lot better, getting two wins in singles at number two and number three. Ageychik defeated Tanya Lum-Tucker, 2-6, 7-5, and 6-4, while Isidora Ljuri also needed three sets against Wendy Owen, winning 6-3, 3-6, 6-0.
In doubles, Ljuri teamed with Lauren Shin to defeat Sayaka Fukumoto and Nicole Campbell by a final score of 8-6. The team now holds a 2-4 overall record.
February 12, 2006
HPU Sweeps Chaminade
Looking to redeem themselves for yesterday's loss to BYUH, the HPU men's and women's tennis teams did just that, sweeping the Silverswords of Chaminade for their first two wins of the year. The men prevailed, 9-0 and 9-0, while the women were victorious, 8-1 and 7-0.
In the morning match, the Sea Warrior men took care of business in all six singles matches, as Simon Kersten got them going at number one, winning 7-6 and 6-1. Lukas Hyl, Thomas Troxler, Thomas Vogl, and Frank Godinet easily won their matches, blanking the Silverswords, 6-0, 6-0 at their respective positions.
In doubles play, the tandem of Jan Hroch and Simon Kersten won at number one, 8-4, while Lukas Hyl and Thomas Vogl teamed to win 8-0 at number two. The Sea Warriors received their last two points by forfeit.
In the afternoon match, HPU nearly duplicated its morning results, as Hyl easily won at number one, 6-2 and 6-1. Kersten, Troxler, Vogl, and Godinet again breezed through spots two through five, shutting out the Silverswords again, 6-0 and 6-0, respectively. Hyl and Vogl teamed again in doubles, this time at number one, winning 8-1. Godinet and Troxler played at the number two spot, and also won 8-1.
On the women's side, Anastasia Ageychik cruised at number one singles, winning 6-0 and 6-1. Lauren Shin won at number two, 3-6, 6-4, and 1-0. Isidora Ljuri and Josefine Paulie also dominated at the third and fourth spots respectively, winning 6-0 and 6-0.
In doubles play, Shin and Hudzikova teamed at number one, winning 8-6, while Ljuri and Ageychik also won at number two, 8-0.
In the afternoon, the Sea Warriors took three matches by forfeit and only dropped a total of three sets in the matches they played. Ljuri and Shin won at number three and number four singles, 6-0 and 6-0, respectively. Hudzikova and Ageychik prevailed at number one doubles, 8-3, while Ljuri and Shin paired at number two, winning 8-0.
Both teams improved to 2-1 overall, and will head to Hilo next weekend to take on the Vulcans of UH-Hilo.
February 11, 2006
Sea Warriors Drop Season Opener
The HPU men's and women's tennis teams opened the 2006 season with a tough first match, falling to the nationally ranked Seasiders, 9-0 and 9-0. It was a tough test for virtually a brand new team on both sides, but it was also good preparation for a tough season schedule.
The Sea Warrior men competed valiantly against the 12th-ranked Seasiders, nearly getting a win at the fifth singles match. HPU's Thomas Vogl fell in the third set tie-breaker, 8-10. In doubles action, the duo of Jan Hroch and Simon Kersten nearly pulled off the upset at number one, falling 6-8. Frank Godinet and Thomas Troxler also fell by the same score at number three.
On the women's side, Elena Hudzikova came close to forcing a third set with BYUH's Julia Ustyuhanina, currently ranked second in the country in singles play. Hudzikova fell 4-6 and 5-7. Anastasia Ageychik also struggled at number one singles, falling to Jing Jing Liu, the top player in Division II, 1-6 and 1-6. As a team, the Seasiders are ranked second in the country.
Complete scores can be found at http://www.collegetennisonline.com/view/teamscoresheet.asp?scseId=104033&tmId=649 for the men's team, and http://www.collegetennisonline.com/view/teamscoresheet.asp?scseId=104070&tmId=846 for the women's team.
The Sea Warriors look to rebound tomorrow when they take on Chaminade at CORP (Central Oahu Regional Park) at 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
January 9, 2006
Tennis Teams "Set" For 2006
In his first season as Head Men's and Women's Tennis coach, Stefan Pampulov has one goal in mind. "We definitely want to get to the post season," he said. "I realize it's going to be difficult, but both teams do have the talent to accomplish this."
With virtually a new team on both sides, Pampulov will count on the returning players to help bring the team together. The women's team returns two players, while the men just one scholarship player from last season. So far, practices have been going well, and the teams have slowly become a close knit group. "They all realize that they have to step up and compete for the top spots, but there is a sense of comraderie amongst them."
The teams will be challenged this year with a competitive schedule, including the University of Oklahoma, University of Nebraska, New Mexico State, Butler University, and the University of Hawai'i, all Division I opponents. Along with the competitive Hawai'i schools (BYUH, UH-Hilo, and Chaminade), UC-Davis, Sonoma State, Westmont, Armstrong Atlantic, and Claremont Mudd-Scripps will also travel to Hawai'i to take on the Sea Warriors. Both teams will take one road trip to California for matches at UC-San Diego and Cal-Poly Pomona. "It's a very challenging schedule, but at the same time it's good for the team so they can measure themselves with some of the best teams in the country. Hopefully it'll prepare us should we reach our goal, which is the post season."
October 24, 2005
HPU Tennis Presents Pau Hana Tennis Jam
Head men's and women's tennis coach Stefan Pampulov invites all students, faculty, and staff to come out and participate in the inagural "Pau Hana Tennis Jam", sponsored by Hawai'i Pacific University, and the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Hawai'i Pacific Section. The event will take place on Friday, October 28th, from 6:30pm-9:30pm, at the Hawai'i Loa Campus tennis courts. Tennis enthusiasts of all levels are encouraged to sign up and play. Tennis shoes are required, and loaner rackets will be provided. Cost for the event is free with early sign-up, and two dollars at the door. In addition to the great tennis, pupus, music, and prize giveaways will also take place.
To sign-up, email or phone in your name, address, and phone number to ching@hawaii.usta.com, 955-6696 ext.27. For additional information, visit www.hawaii.usta.com and click on college, recreational tennis.
September 6, 2005
Hawai'i Pacific University To Hold Open Tryouts For Men's And Women's Tennis
Hawai'i Pacific University head men's and women's tennis coach, Stefan Pampulov will be holding open tryouts for the men's and womens' tennis teams on Saturday, September 17th, from 9:30am to 10:30am at the Hawai'i Loa Campus tennis courts. You must be a current full-time, degree seeking student at HPU with eligibility for intercollegiate athletics competition at the NCAA Division II level. For more information, contact coach Pampulov at spampulo@campus.hpu.edu
May 26, 2005
Stefan Pampulov Named Head Coach
Hawai'i Pacific University alumnus and former All-American Stefan Pampulov has been selected as the new head coach of the Sea Warrior men's and women's tennis teams, succeeding Henry Somerville, who retired after 10 seasons.
Pampulov, 29, played under Somerville from 1999-2003, and was an All-American in 2000, leading HPU to the NCAA Championship Tournament that same year. He was also one of the top-ranked players in the country in 2002, leading the Sea Warriors to a second place finish nationally in Division II.
The Dornbirn, Austria native received his bachelor's degree in international business in 2002, and completed his master's degree in business the following year. After graduating, he stayed close to the courts as the Head Tennis Pro at Central Oahu Regional Park (CORP), and as an assistant coach for the Sea Warriors from August 2003 to May 2004. He was also the Head Coach of the Junior Tournament team at the Oahu Club in Hawai'i Kai. Currently, Pampulov is employed as a real estate market analyst at Fidelity National Financial in Honolulu. "I'm very excited to be chosen for this prestigious position," he said. "I will do my best to represent HPU in the community, and at the same time hopefully achieve great results on the court."
