2005 Highlights

Blazers Finish Fifth at MIAC Tournament

April 30, 2005 - After falling to the Wildcats in the first round of the MIAC tournament, the Blazer tennis team defeated both Bethel and St. Olaf to capture fifth place.  CSB swept every match against Bethel this afternoon for a 9-0 victory.  The Blazers then went on to defeat St. Olaf 5-4.  First-year Melissa Kampa (St. Cloud/Cathedral) won 6-3, 6-3 at number-six singles and 8-4 at number-three doubles with sophomore Angela Sigl (Fargo, ND/Fargo Shanley).  Gustavus Adolphus defeated Carleton 8-1 to win the championship...Tournament Results

Blazers Fall to St. Catherine in First Round of MIAC Tournament

April 29, 2005 - This afternoon, the Blazer tennis team (13-11, 7-4) lost 6-3 to the Wildcats of St. Catherine in the first round of the MIAC Championships.  First-year Melissa Kampa (St. Cloud/Cathedral), who has not lost a singles match in over a month, won today 6-1, 6-0 at number-six singles.  Seniors Christin Tiegs (Rochester/Lourdes) and Megan Fitzgerald (St. Louis, Mo./Collins Hill) defeated their opponent 8-2 at number-one doubles, while sophomore Katie Ward (Darwin/Hutchinson) picked up the third Blazer victory 7-6 (5), 6-1 at number-four singles.  Saint Ben's will take on Bethel at noon tomorrow...Results | Tournament Site

Playoffs Loom for Blazers

The Record April 28, 2005 - Their season may go unnoticed by most, but the St. Ben's tennis team deserves to be recognized as one of the top teams in the MIAC conference.
With a 7-3 conference record and trailing only St. Thomas, Carleton and nationally ranked Gustavus in the conference standings, CSB is quietly putting together a very solid season. "The tennis team has done really well this season," senior Christin Tiegs said. "We have a very strong team, and it has been fun to be a part of such great competition.  We are going into the MIAC tournament ranked 4th, but lost very close matches to the 2 and 3 seeds, Carleton and St. Thomas." ... Full Story

Blazers get 2nd Chance at MIAC Tournament

St. Cloud Times April 28, 2005 - Senior Megan Fitzgerald and her teammates on the College of St. Benedict tennis team have lost three MIAC matches — two by one point. The narrowness of those margins has the fourth-seeded Blazers (7-3 MIAC, 13-10 overall) anxious to get a shot at some rematches at this weekend's MIAC tournament in St. Paul. "We've lost some matches that could have gone either way," said Fitzgerald, referring especially to a 5-4 loss to No. 2 seed Carleton (9-1, 17-4) on Feb. 25 and a 5-4 setback to No. 3 seed St. Thomas (8-2, 14-2) on April 23. "It came down to tiebreakers in a bunch of matches against those two teams, and they were tough matches to lose. We'd like another chance at them." Full Story

Blazers Serve Meal to Homeless at Place of Hope

April 28, 2005 - The Blazer tennis team recently volunteered its time to serve a meal to homeless people at Place of Hope in St. Cloud. The team likes to commit to at least one service project each year. This year was the second year the Blazers served at Place of Hope. The meal was served in conjunction with the Church of the Week program. The team made 120 ham and turkey sandwiches at head coach Janna LaFountainne's house before heading to Place of Hope where they served sandwiches, potato chips, potato salad, cookies and milk to approximately 40-50 homeless people.

Blazers Drop Final Meet to Tommies 5-4

April 23, 2005 - The Blazer tennis team (13-10, 7-3 MIAC) dropped its final meet of the regular season 5-4 to St. Thomas this afternoon.  CSB took the early lead with wins at number one and number three doubles.  Senior Megan Fitzgerald (St. Louis, Mo./Collins Hill) and first-year Melissa Kampa (St. Cloud/Cathedral) won at number two and number five singles, respectively.  The MIAC tournament will be held at St. Catherine April 29-30.

Saint Ben's Competes at Luther Invitational

April 17, 2005 - The Blazer tennis team (13-9, 7-2 MIAC) competed in the Luther Invitational over the weekend.  First-year Melissa Kampa (St. Cloud/Cathedral) became the champion of B singles after defeating Justine Allen of Luther College 6-1, 6-4.  Seniors Christin Tiegs (Rochester/Lourdes) and Megan Fitzgerald (St. Louis, Mo./Collins Hill) were defeated 8-6 in the championship round of A doubles, while junior Kate Bancks (Fairmont/Fairmont) and first-year Megan Wrobel (Willmar/Willmar) lost 9-8 in the championship round of B doubles.  CSB will host St. Thomas at noon on April 23...Results

Blazers Defeat Oles 7-2

April 13, 2005 - The Blazer tennis team (13-9, 7-2 MIAC) picked up its fourth straight MIAC victory today by defeating the Oles of St. Olaf 7-2.  Seniors Christin Tiegs (Rochester/Lourdes) and Megan Fitzgerald (St. Louis, Mo./Collins Hill) defeated Beth Erie and Kristen Buchta of St. Olaf 8-4 at number-one doubles.  Tiegs defeated Erie at number-one singles 6-1, 6-3, while Fitzgerald fell to Buchta 7-5, 1-6, 10-8...Full Story

Blazers Sweep Cardinals 9-0

April 10, 2005 - The Blazer tennis team managed its second sweep of the weekend by defeating the Cardinals of St. Mary's 9-0 this afternoon.  With this win, Saint Ben's improves to 12-9 overall, 6-2 MIAC and stretches their winning streak to three conference meets.  CSB will host St. Olaf on April 13.  Competition begins at 4 p.m.

Blazers Defeat Concordia 9-0

April 9, 2005 - The Saint Ben's tennis team climbed to 11-9 overall, 5-2 MIAC this afternoon with a 9-0 victory over the Cobbers of Concordia.  Seniors Christin Tiegs (Rochester/Mayo) and Megan Fitzgerald (St. Louis, Mo./Collins Hill) started things off with an 8-2 victory at number-one doubles.  Tiegs and Fitzgerald went on to earn 6-2, 6-3 victories at number-one and number-two singles, respectively...Full Story

Blazers Win 6-3 at St. Catherine

April 6, 2005 - The Blazer tennis team ( 10-9, 4-2 MIAC) defeated the Wildcats of St. Catherine (7-12, 4-1 MIAC) 6-3 this evening.  Saint Ben's picked up victories at both number-one and number-three doubles, as well as winning four of the six singles matches.  The Blazers will host Concordia-Moorhead on April 9 and St. Mary's on April 10.  Competition begins at noon on both days.

Blazers Win Two, Lose One at CSB/SCSU Invitational

April 2, 2005 - The Blazer tennis team won two and lost one today at the CSB/SCSU Invitational.  CSB started the day with a 5-0 defeat of Bemidji before falling 2-3 to St. Scholastica.  Saint Ben's finished with a 4-1 victory over SCSU, improving their record to 9-9 overall, 3-2 MIAC.  Senior Christin Tiegs (Rochester/Lourdes) picked up two victories, defeating Amber Erickson of Scholastica at number-one singls 6-2, 6-2 and pairing up with first-year Melissa Kampa (St. Cloud/Cathedral) to defeat Nicole Lechner and Kelley Severson of SCSU 6-7, 6-1 (14-12) at number-one doubles.  Kampa, along with sophomore Angela Sigl (Fargo, ND/Fargo Shanley), also won at number-one doubles against Holly Gilbertson and Angie Harrison of Bemidji 6-1, 6-1.  Sigl defeated Casey Ruberto of St. Scholastica 6-2, 6-0 at number-three singles for her second win of the day. The Blazers will return to conference play on April 6 when they travel to St. Catherine.  The meet will begin at 4 p.m...Results

Blazers Finish 2-2 at Hilton Head

March 30, 2005 - The Blazer tennis team traveled to Hilton Head over spring break and picked up two wins and two losses, bringing their record to 7-8 overall, 3-2 MIAC.  CSB defeated Grove City 7-2 before falling to Hope College 4-5 and Drury University 2-7, and rounded out the week with a 7-2 victory over Macalester in an exhibition meet.  Saint Ben's will be back at Gold's Gym on April 2 as they cohost the CSB/SCSU Tournament.  Competition begins at noon...Full Story | Results

Saint Ben's Defeats Hamline 8-1

March 12, 2005 - The Blazers (5-6, 3-2 MIAC) defeated the Hamline Pipers 8-1 this afternoon.  The Blazers won all six singles matches in straight sets.  CSB sophomore Katie Ward (Darwin/Hutchinson) earned a 6-0, 6-0 win at number four singles, while also teaming up with first-year Lindy Browne (Ramsey/Anoka) to win 8-2 at number three doubles.  CSB's only loss came at number one doubles.  Saint Ben's will be back in action when they travel to Hilton Head over spring break.

Blazers Fall to Gustavus 9-0

March 11, 2005 - The Blazers fell to 4-6 overall and 2-2 in MIAC play with a 9-0 loss to Gustavus this evening.  Senior Christin Tiegs (Rochester/Lourdes) lost her match at number-one singles to the Gusties Lauren Hom in a third set tiebreaker, 5-7, 6-0, 10-4.  The Blazers will travel to Hamline to take on the Pipers tomorrow at noon...Full Results

 

Blazer Tennis Loses Three Over Weekend

The Record March 10, 2005 - The Blazers tennis team struggled to find their groove last weekend, dropping two matches in Fort Snelling, Iowa and another on Sunday against the University of Minnesota-Duluth.
St. Ben's lost 7-2 to Luther and 4-3 to Grinnell later that Saturday afternoon. The Blazers also lost to UMD 7-2 on Sunday.Some bright spots in the earlier match versus Luther were victories by first-years Lindy Browne (3-6, 6-0, 10-5) and Katie Ward (4-6, 6-2, 10-2). "It was a tough match, and my opponent was really consistent," said Ward, who attributes her ability to close out points as the reason for her victory ... Full Story

Saint Ben's Defeated by UMD in Non-Conference Meet

March 8, 2005 - The Blazers (4-5, 2-1 MIAC) fell 7-2 to the UMD Bulldogs on Sunday.  Four of the Blazers lost their singles matches in third set tiebreakers.  CSB sophomore Katie Ward (Darwin/Hutchinson) earned a victory 6-2, 6-4 at number three singles.  Sophomore Jen Kling (Wyoming/Forest Lake) earned the only other Blazer victory of the afternoon with a 6-4, 6-3 win at number six singles...Full Results

Blazers Fall to Luther, Grinnell

March 5, 2005 - The Blazers (4-4, 2-1 MIAC) were twice defeated at Fort Snelling this afternoon.  CSB first took on Luther College and fell 7-2.  First-year players Lindy Browne (Ramsey/Anoka) and Katie Ward (Darwin/Hutchinson) managed victories at number four and five singles, respectively.  Saint Ben's came close in a shortened matchup with Grinnell, but were defeated 4-3.  Junior Kate Bancks (Fairmont/Fairmont) and first-year Beth Yokiel (Wells/United South) picked up an 8-4 win at number two doubles.  Senior Megan Fitzgerald (St. Louis, Mo./Collins Hill) won her number two singles match 6-2, 6-2, while sophomore Angela Sigl (Fargo, ND/Fargo Shanley) managed a 6-4, 6-1 victory at number four singles.

Blazers Defeat Bethel 9-0

Feb. 26, 2005 - The Blazer tennis team (4-2, 2-1 MIAC) defeated the Bethel Royals 9-0 this afternoon.  Junior Laura Fourre (Edina/Edina) won 6-0, 6-0 at number three singles, while first-year Katie Ward (Darwin/Hutchinson) earned her second singles victory in two days.  First-year Melissa Kampa (St. Cloud/Cathedral) lost her first set but came back to win a third set tiebreaker.  The Blazers will travel to Ft. Snelling on Mar. 5 to take on Luther and Grinnell.

Blazers Fall to Carleton 5-4

Feb. 25, 2005 - The Blazer tennis team (3-2, 1-1 MIAC) fought a tough battle with the Carleton Knights (4-0, 4-0 MIAC) this evening.  CSB lost 5-4.  The doubles team of first-year players Lindy Browne (Ramsey/Anoka) and Katie Ward (Darwin/Hutchinson) managed an 8-6 win.  Ward and first-year Melissa Kampa (St. Cloud/Cathedral) won their matches in straight sets.  The Blazers will host the Bethel Royals tomorrow at noon.

Megan Fitzgerald is Co-Blazer Athlete of the Week

Senior tennis player Megan Fitzgerald (St. Louis, Mo./Collins Hill) was named a Co-Blazer Athlete of the Week. Fitzgerald is back in the line-up as a senior this year after studying abroad last season and has jumped right back into the number two singles spot. Fitzgerald had a 6-1, 6-0 victory at No. 2 singles and 8-6 victory at No. 2 doubles on Friday against Macalester. The Blazers defeated the Scots 9-0 in the season opener.

Blazers Defeat Macalester 9-0 in MIAC Opener

Feb. 11, 2005 - The Blazers (3-1, 1-0 MIAC) defeated the Macalester Scots (1-1, 0-1 MIAC) tonight in the first conference meeet of the 2005 season.  Senior Christin Tiegs (Rochester/Loudes) and junior Laura Fourre (Edina/Edina) defeated Christy Hagstrom and Erin Case of Macalester 8-0 at number one doubles.  Tiegs also won her singles match over Hagstrom 6-0, 6-1 at number one singles...Full Story | Full Results

Blazers Fall to SCSU 3-2

Feb. 7, 2005 - The Blazer tennis team wrapped up a long day of competition on Saturday with matches against St. Cloud State University.  Despite wins from singles player senior Megan Fitzgerald (St. Louis, Mo./Collins Hill) and doubles team of senior Christin Tiegs (Rochester/Lourdes) and junior Laurra Fourre (Edina/Edina), Saint Ben's was defeated 3-2.  CSB is now 2-1 for the 2005 season, and will meet with Macalester at Gold's Gym on Feb. 11 at 6 p.m...Full Results

CSB Defeats Emporia 3-2 and UND 3-2

Feb. 5, 2005 - The Blazer tennis team began their 2005 tennis season today and earned 3-2 victories against Emporia State University and University of North Dakota.  Senior Christin Tiegs (Rochester/Lourdes) won her singles match while sophomore Angela Sigl (Fargo, ND/Fargo Shanley) and senior Megan Fitzgerald (St. Louis, Mo./Collins Hill) put it away for the Blazers, winning a third set tiebreaker.  The Blazers will also play St. Cloud State this afternoon, and will be in action against Macalester on Feb. 11 at 6 p.m. at Gold's Gym in Sartell...UND Results | ESU Results

Tiegs Leads Blazers Tennis Into Season

The Record Feb. 3, 2005 - The Blazer tennis team entered Gold's Gym in Sartell last Monday and made its way through the rows of treadmills, elipticals and other workout machines which lead into the indoor tennis courts. Each winter these courts are the place the Blazers call home until the weather turns warmer and the snow leaves the ground. The first day of practice is always exciting for players and coaches to come together and get things started. 2004 All-American Christin Tiegs is back for her final year of playing tennis at St. Ben's ... Full Story

Blazer Tennis Begins Season

Jan. 25, 2005 - Blazer Tennis kicked off this week under the guidance of fourth-year head coach Janna LaFountaine.  An Alumnae meet will be held on Jan. 29 at Gold's Gym at 6 p.m.  Competition begins the next week, as the Blazers host UND, ESU, and SCSU at Gold's Gym on Feb. 5.  The matches begin at noon.

LaFountaine Recipient of 2004 USTA/ITA Sectional Campus Recreation Award

Nov. 24, 2004 - Blazer tennis head coach Janna LaFountaine was selected by the USTA as the sectional award winner for the 2004 USTA/ITA Sectional Campus Recreation Award. LaFountaine was recognized for her creativity and dedication to promoting the game of tennis within the community. The Campus Recreation Award honors an ITA coach who has done an outstanding job implementing recreational tennis programs on campus in an effort to grow tennis participation.

Janna LaFountaine Featured in TennisLife Magazine

July 19, 2004 -- The College of Saint Benedict head tennis coach Janna LaFountaine was a member of the first Collegiate Tennis Council (CTC) meeting.  The nine volunteer members represents a variety of collegiate varsity and intramural programs, high performance programs and high school programs in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Northwestern Wisconsin ... Full Story

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