Shocker Tennis - 2016 Spring Season

[RoyalShock]

Mike Kennedy reported on the post-game show following the Shocks baseball win over MSU that the Lady Shocks beat Illinois State 7-0 this morning then drove over to Peoria this afternoon and shut-out Bradley 7-0 as well as the Lady Shocks continue their domination of Valley women's tennis.

Shocker So. Giulia Guidetti, who generally plays #4 singles for the Shocks, tied the school record for wins in a season as she is now 34-5 on the year.

If I am tracking this accurately that extends the Shocks Valley winning streak to 74 matches.

Unfortunately, the level of play in the Valley is pulling the Shock's national ranking down. They had climbed to #14 in the ITA rankings a month ago after successfully dealing with a very tough non-conference schedule but have now fallen to #26 after 4 Valley matches although this was anticipated.

Match report from goShockers.com

I'm a little confused why a drop in a subjective ranking would be anticipated. They proved themselves against quality competition, then obliterated everyone else. Does the ITA have a RPI component?

[flyingMoose]

I'm a little confused why a drop in a subjective ranking would be anticipated. They proved themselves against quality competition, then obliterated everyone else. Does the ITA have a RPI component?

The formula is part of this Rankings Manual (2014-2015, but I doubt it has changed) and is not subjective.

[RoyalShock]

The formula is part of this Rankings Manual (2014-2015, but I doubt it has changed) and is not subjective.

Thanks for that. As with the RPI in basketball, WSU receives the "MVC penalty", while teams in other conferences can wrack up more ratings points.

[1972Shocker]

At the morning match Great Harvest Bread Company will provide free cinnamon rolls, coffee and assorted goodies to fans in attendance.

Shocker seniors Rebecca Pedrazzi, Julia Schiller, Summer Schlotterback, Abby Stevens and Aleksandra Trifunovic will be honored during the afternoon portion, when WSU meets Missouri Valley Conference co-leader Southern Illinois.

Another reason to get out and support the Lady Shocks.

http://www.goshockers.com/news/2016/4/21/womens-tennis-wsu-hosts-senior-day-double-dip-on-satuday.aspx

[The Mad Hatter]

http://www.goshockers.com/news/2016/4/23/womens-tennis-wsu-wins-8th-straight-regular-season-crown.aspx

The Shocker women beat previously undefeated SIU 7-0 to claim their 8th straight Valley title. Congrats!

[1972Shocker]

The Shockers' eight-straight conference crowns is the longest women's regular season title streak in MVC history - in any sport – and they've done it in dominant fashion, winning 76-straight against conference foes.

That is just really impressive.

Also congratulations, many thanks, and best wishes to this year's Shocker seniors: Rebecca Pedrazzi, Julia Schiller, Summer Schlotterback, Abby Stevens and Aleksandra Trifunovic.

The victory over SIU improved WSU's overall, four-year mark to 82-25, making the Class of 2016 the winningest (by volume) in school history, ahead of the Class of 2009's 81-25 record.

Coach Foster has some talent to replace next season. I am confident he will.

[1972Shocker]

MVC Women's and Men's Tennis Championship Preview - Hosted by Wichita State April 29th to May 1st.

http://www.goshockers.com/news/2016/4/27/womens-tennis-shocker-tennis-set-to-host-mvc-tournament.aspx

The Lady Shocks should be in-line for an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament even if they don't win the Valley auto-bid this weekend. However, it is hard to see the Shocks losing in a conference they have been dominating for the past 8 years.

[1972Shocker]

Shocks sweep all 6 of the MVC All-Conference singles honors and 2 of the 3 doubles honors. Coach Foster is COY and Gabriela Porubin is the Valley POY.

http://www.goshockers.com/news/2016/4/28/womens-tennis-wsu-sweeps-all-mvc-singles-honors.aspx

Congratulations Coach Foster and Lady Shocks on very well deserved post season honors.

[1972Shocker]

As expected the Lady Shocks made quick work of Evansville this morning in the opening round of the Valley Tournament dispatching the Aces 4-0. The Shocks won the doubles point and won the #1, #2 and #3 singles. Giulia Guidetti only played 2 games in #4 singles when the match ended and the #5 and #6 singles were not even started.

http://stats.statbroadcast.com/broadcast/?id=131441

The Lady Shocks will play the winner of the match between #4 seed Illinois State and #5 seed Bradley tomorrow morning at 10:30 and it appears that match will be at Crestview CC.

goShockers.com write-up

[1972Shocker]

The Lady Shocks dispatched Bradley this morning 4-0 as expectedd to move into Sunday's Valley Championship witht the automtic bid to the NCAA Tournament on the line.

http://stats.statbroadcast.com/broadcast/?id=131690

Shocks will face the winner of the match between #2 seed SIU and #3 seed Drake on Sunday at 1:00 pm.

[1972Shocker]

Lady Shocks capture the doubles point over SIU in the Valley Championship meet in relatively easy fashion. Gabriela and Julia 6-2 at #1 doubles. Giulia and Abby 6-1 at #3 doubles. Rebecca and Aleks were up 5-2 in #2 doubles when the Shocks clinched the point.

http://stats.statbroadcast.com/broadcast/?id=131731

[1972Shocker]

Lady Shocks win the 1st set in all 6 singles matches.

Giulia Guidetti makes it 2-0 with her 6-2, 6-1 win at #4 singles.

Julia Schiller make it 3-0 with her 6-0. 6-3 win at #3 singles.

Aleks Trifunovic closes it out with a 6-0, 6-2 win at #5 singles as the Shocks complete their blitzkrieg of the Valley.

Now on to the NCAA Tournament where it will be very interesting to she what this talented Shocker team can do.

[1972Shocker]

goshockers.com match report

WSU (27-3) tied a school record with its 27th dual victory, equaling the 2005-06 team's final mark. The Shockers' 17th-consecutive win also set a new program record.

The Shockers won their 18th overall MVC Tournament title and 10th in 11 years.

WSU also extended on a handful of other streaks, earning its 79th-consecutive win over MVC foes (dating back to 2008), its 23rd-straight MVC Tournament match and its 35th-in-a-row at home. All are school records.

[1972Shocker]

The 28th ranked Lady Shockers will take on the 35th ranked TCU Horny Frogs as the #2 seed in Coral Gables, Florida on Friday, May 13th.  The top seeded and 7th ranked Miami Hurricanes will play unranked Quinnipiac.

Wouldn't it be great if the Lady Shocks could knock off Miami on their home court and gain a measure or revenge for the Shocker men's basketball team.

http://www.goshockers.com/news/2016/5/3/womens-tennis-wsu-women-to-face-tcu-in-coral-gables-fla.aspx

:poster_shocks:

[1972Shocker]

Gabriela Porubin receives a bid to participate in the NCAA Singles Championships.

Wichita State's tennis teams will need to win two dual matches next weekend to reach to the NCAA Championship site in Tulsa, Okla., but their top players are already guaranteed a trip.

Men's tennis senior Tin Ostojic and women's sophomore Gabriela Porubin were selected Wednesday evening to compete for national singles titles at the 2016 NCAA Individual Championships, May 25-30 at the University of Tulsa's Michael D. Case Tennis Center.

http://www.goshockers.com/news/2016/...dual-bids.aspx

Congats Gaby and Good Luck.