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Lady Lion Tennis News

Eleven Lions and Lady Lions Named NAIA Tennis All-Americans

Henderson, Tenn. - The National Associatio of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has released its All-American and Daktronics Scholar Athlete teams for men's and women's tennis. After a TranSouth championship, a Region XI championship, and a NAIA tournament final four finish for the FHU Lions and Lady Lions, the two teams placed eleven on the All-American list.

Fresno Pacific Ends Lady Lion's Championship Run

Mobile, Ala. - After climbing all the way to the semifinals of the 2007 NAIA tennis championships, the Freed-Hardeman University Lady Lions ended their season with a 5-2 loss to Fresno Pacific.

Brackets Released for 2007 NAIA Tennis Championships

OLATHE, Kan. - The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has released the bracket for the 2007 NAIA Men's and Women's Tennis National Championship Tournament. The tournament, in its 56th consecutive season, will be played at the Mobile Tennis Center in Mobile, Ala.

FHU Tennis Teams Dominate Post Season Awards

Henderson, Tenn. – The TranSouth Athletic Conference has announced the post season awards for men’s and women’s tennis. Freed-Hardeman University’s Lions and Lady Lions teams dominated the awards, taking all but one of the first team honors.

Lions Move to No. 4 in NAIA Rankings, Lady Lions Hold No. 3 Spot

Henderson, Tenn. - The Freed-Hardeman University men's tennis team has moved up to No. 4 in the latest NAIA rankings while the women held their No. 3 spot.

Women’s Tennis: FHU’s Mayrat Named Player of the Month

HENDERSON, Tenn. - Freed-Hardeman University’s Alexandra Mayrat has been named the women’s TranSouth Player of the Month for the period ending April 18, 2007.

FHU Tennis Teams Win Regular Season, Head into Tournament as Favorites

Henderson, Tenn. - The Freed-Hardeman University men's and women's tennis teams will travel to Vanderbilt University on April 19 and 20 to compete in the TranSouth Conference Tournament.

FHU Makes Strong Showing in Latest ITA Tennis Polls

Henderson, Tenn. – On April 2, the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) released the NAIA men’s and women’s tennis polls. The No. 4 FHU Lady Lions and No. 7 FHU Lions made a strong showing, boasting five women and six men in the top 50 in singles. Two out of the three FHU women’s doubles teams were ranked in the top 25, while all three men’s doubles teams were ranked in the top 25 as well.

Lady Lions Hold Steady at No. 4 in NAIA Polls

Henderson, Tenn. - The FHU Lady Lion tennis team held on to their No. 4 ranking in the latest NAIA poll released on March 21.

Women’s Tennis: FHU’s Ardila Named Player of Month

HENDERSON, Tenn. – Ayda Ardila of No. 4 ranked Freed-Hardeman University has been named the women’s TranSouth Conference Player of the Month for the month ending March 18.

FHU Makes Mark on Preseason Tennis Rankings

Henderson, TN – After a successful fall, the Freed-Hardeman University Lion and Lady Lion tennis players have made their mark on the preseason national tennis rankings released last week by the NAIA and ITA (Intercollegiate Tennis Association).

Lady Lion Tennis Players Receive National Honors

Henderson, TN- FHU Lady Lion tennis players Ayda Ardila, Marie-Lord France-Andrade, and Natalie Yanes were named All-Americans for the 2006 season.

Lady Lions Fall in Quarterfinals of NAIA Tournament

Henderson, TN-The Freed-Hardeman University Lady Lions tennis team ended its season Wednesday, falling to #1 ranked Auburn-Montgomery (AL) in the quarterfinals of the NAIA National Tournament in Mobile, AL.

Lady Lions Overcome Early Deficit to Beat Shorter College

In the second round of the national tournament, the Freed-Hardeman University Lady Lion tennis team overcame an early deficit and defeated Shorter College 5-3.

FHU Tennis Sweeps Conference Tournament Finals and All-Conference Awards

Freed-Hardeman swept the men and women’s tennis finals, winning every game on their way to the 2006 TranSouth Title.

FHU Women’s Tennis Falls One Spot to No. 9 Nationally

Henderson, Tenn. – The Freed-Hardeman University Women’s Tennis team was ranked No. 9 in the first regular season NAIA National Rating March 29, 2006. After two unfortunate losses to NAIA No. 1 Auburn Montgomery and NCAA D-II No.1 Armstrong Atlantic last week, FHU dropped one place in the national poll. The Lady Lions previously held a No. 8 pre-season ranking.

LADY LION TENNIS PLAYERS NAMED TO ALL-AMERICAN TEAM

Henderson, Tenn-Freed-Hardeman University Lady Lion tennis standouts Ayda Ardila, Fernanda Martins, and Natalia Yanes have been named as NAIA All-American Team selections for the 2005 season.

LADY LION TENNIS PLAYERS NAMED TO ALL-AMERICAN TEAM

Henderson, Tenn-Freed-Hardeman University Lady Lion tennis standouts Ayda Ardila, Fernanda Martins, and Natalia Yanes have been named as NAIA All-American Team selections for the 2005 season.

LADY LIONS FALL TO AUM IN QUARTERFINALS

Mobile, Ala.- Freed-Hardeman University was eliminated from the women’s tennis NAIA national tournament with a 5-0 loss to Auburn University-Montgomery Wednesday afternoon at the Mobile Tennis Center in Mobile, Alabama.

LADY LION TENNIS DEFEATS POINT LOMA

MOBILE, ALA. –In day two of the 2005 NAIA National Tennis Tournament, the No. 8 Freed-Hardeman University women’s tennis team advanced to the quarterfinals Tuesday afternoon after defeating the Point Loma University Sea Lions, in a 5-3 victory.

LADY LION TENNIS HEADS TO NATIONALS

The Freed-Hardeman University NAIA ranked No.8 women’s tennis team received an automatic bid to participate in the 25th annual NAIA National Championship tournament at the Mobile Tennis Center in Mobile, Ala., May 16-20.

LADY LION TENNIS FINISHES AT NO. 8 IN NATIONAL POLL

The Freed-Hardeman University women’s tennis team finished the 2005 season at No.8 in the NAIA national polls, May 4.

LADY LIONS CAPTURE REGIONAL TITLE

The Freed-Hardeman University Women’s Tennis Team captured the regional title over the weekend, in Nashville Tenn.

PRESSNELL NAMED COACH OF THE YEAR

The FHU Lady Lions and Lions head tennis coach LaRon Pressnell was named TranSouth Conference Coach of the Year for the 2005 season, April 21.

LADY LION TENNIS CLAIMS 2005 TRANSOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE

The NAIA No. 8 Freed-Hardeman women’s tennis team claimed the TranSouth Conference Championship April 16 in Nashville, Tenn.

LADY LION TENNIS CLAIMS REGULAR SEASON TITLE

The NAIA ranked No. 8 Freed-Hardeman women’s tennis team claimed the TranSouth regular season conference title, April 5, in Henderson, Tenn.

LADY LION TENNIS IMPROVES TO NO.5

The Freed-Hardeman Lady Lions Tennis team has moved up one spot to No. 5 from their previous No. 6 rank in the NAIA national poll.

LADY LION TENNIS ADVANCES TO NO.6

Henderson, Tenn.The Freed-Hardeman Lady Lions Tennis team has moved from their preseason ranked No. 20 position to No. 6 in the NAIA national poll.

LADY LIONS TENNIS RANKS 20TH IN PRESEASON NAIA POLL

The Freed-Hardeman Lady Lions have been ranked No.20 in the 2005 Preseason NAIA Poll by the coaches.

Pressnell To Take Over FHU Tennis Program

Leron Pressnell was named head tennis coach effective Jan. 1, according to Interim Athletic Director Nancy Bennet.

LADY LION TENNIS ADVACES TO NO. 6

Henderson, Tenn.-The Freed-Hardeman Lady Lions have moved up in the NAIA rankings for the week of February 23 to No. 6 since their preseason rank at No.20 in the 2005 Preseason Poll