NOTRE DAME OF MARYLAND UNIVERSITY INFORMATION WOMEN S COLLEGE INFORMATION: MEDIA GUIDE CREDITS Address: 4701 N. Charles St. Editor: Allen Dehority Location: Baltimore, Md. 21210 Cover Design: Catherine Subrizi Enrollment: 500 Photography: Brian Schneider President: Dr. Marylou Yam V.P. of Student Life: Dr. Rebecca Sawyer V.P. of Academic Affairs: Sister Christine De Vinne Nickname: Gators Colors: Navy Blue and White Conference: Colonial States Athletic Conference
COACHING RECORDS Years/ Coach W L T Total Win % 2012-2013 Brittany Bolster 5 21 0 26.192 2008-2011 Meryl Krich 08 15 38 1 54.277 2002-2008 Cathy Fisher 42 41 0 83.506 1990-2001 Sharon Slear 75 44 2 119.630 1988-1989 Kiddy 5 4 0 9.555 1985-1988 Unknown 1984-1985 Graybeal 3 5 0 8.375 1983-1984 Garrity 5 1 0 6.833 1982-1983 Hofmeister 4 3 0 7.571 1980-1982 Rosemary Faya 0 19 0 19.000 Totals ( 33 seasons) 154 176 3 333.462
2014 SEASON PREVIEW Baltimore, Md. -- The Notre Dame of Maryland University tennis team eyes improvement this season after returning the majority of their team from last year. Returners Liz Tran (Clarksville, Md.), Carrie Naylor (Elkridge, Md./Mount de Sales), Natalie Smith (San Diego, Calif./Point Loma), Kaitlyn Sommer (Charlotte, N.C./Charlotte Catholic) and Zanobia Jones (Charlotte, N.C./East Lincoln) return to the squad and look to build on the experiences they made from last year. Natalie Smith returns for her second season,, looking to improve on her successive rookie season. Newcomers Catherine Bruzdzinski (Essex, Md./ Baltimore Lutheran), Morgan Harter (Aberdeen, Md.) and Kyana Roussell (Sandy Springs, Ga./ Riverwood International) all look to make an immediate impact in their rookie season. Tran will open the season moving up to the No. 1 Singles spot with Naylor also moving up to No. 2 singles. Smith will move up to No. 3 Singles after leading the squad in single victories at the No. 5 Singles spot last season. Sommer moves to the No. 4 spot after earning valuable experience in her first year. Jones will join Bruzdzinski, Harter and Roussell in competing for the No. 5 and 6 Singles positions. In doubles action, Naylor and Smith pair up to take the No. 1 Doubles spot. Tran and Sommer will partner for the No. 2 position with Harter and Jones or Bruzdzinski compete for the No. 3 Doubles position. Notre Dame begins the season Saturday, September 6 by traveling to Colonial States Athletic Conference rival Baptist Bible College and will look for their third straight victory over the Defenders. The team begins their home schedule on Sunday, September 7 by hosting CSAC rival Keystone College. Elizabeth Tran enters her sophomore season by moving up to the No. 1 singles spot after spending all last year at No. 2.
TEAM ROSTER NAME YR. HOMETOWN HIGH SCHOOL Catherine Bruzdzinski Fr. Essex, Md. Baltimore Lutheran Morgan Harter Fr. Aberdeen, Md. Aberdeen Zanobia Jones Jr. Charlotte, N.C. East Lincoln Carrie Naylor So. Elkridge, Md. Mount de Sales Acad. Kyana Roussell Fr. Sandy Springs, Ga. Riverwood International Natalie Smith So. San Diego, Calif. Point Loma Kaitlyn Sommer So. Charlotte, N.C. Charlotte Catholic Elizabeth Tran So. Clarksville, Md. Clarksville TEAM ROSTER
RETURNERS Catherine Bruzdzinski Baltimore, Md. Baltimore Lutheran Freshman Art Morgan Harter Aberdeen, Md. Aberdeen Year Special Education 2014: Enters first season of athletics at Notre Dame. Before Notre Dame: Won an IAAM Conference Softball Championship junior season and was runnerup her senior year...played four sports at Baltimore Lutheran High School...earned a total of nine varsity letters, including four in softball, three in tennis and one in basketball and volleyball. 2014: Begins first season of tennis for the Gators. Before Notre Dame: Attended Aberdeen High School. Zanobia Jones Charlotte, N.C. East Lincoln Junior Major Carrie Naylor Elkridge, Md. Mount de Sales Sophomore Major 2014: Returns for her third season of athletics at Notre Dame. 2013-14: Member of Notre Dame s tennis and softball teams...member of softball team that set school history, becoming first team to win double-figure games in a season...won two games in a match with Hood in her first season of tennis. 2012-13: Member of 2013 softball team named softball team s Most Improved Player member of team that set school record for wins. 2014: Returns for her second season of athletics for the Gators. 2013-14: Played both tennis and lacrosse last year for Notre Dame...combined for five victories in her first season of tennis for the Gators...finished third on the lacrosse team in goals and draw controls. At Notre Dame: SAAC treasurer...sga treasurer. TEAM MEMBERS
RETURNERS Kyanna Roussell Sandy Springs, Ga. Riverwood International Freshman Undecided Natalie Smith San Diego, Calif. Point Loma Sophomore Business 2014: Enters rookie campaign for Notre Dame athletics. Before Notre Dame: Attended Riverwood International Charter School in Georgia...named to school's honor roll three separate years. 2014: Enters second season of tennis for the Gators. 2013: Earned first varsity letter on tennis team...teamed with Carrie Naylor to lead the team in doubles victories...led the team in total wins. At Notre Dame: Named to Dean's List for the spring semester...member of Omega Phi Alpha. Kaitlyn Sommer Charlotte, N.C. Charlotte Catholic Sophomore Biology Liz Tran Clarksville, Md. Clarksville Sophomore Business 2014: Begins second season of tennis at Notre Dame. 2013: Earned first varsity letter as a member of the tennis team...won first career match in team's victory over Baptist Bible, winning her individual match 6-0, 6-0...saw action in three matches on the year. At Notre Dame: Made Dean's list for both semesters...member of beta beta beta, the biology honors society. 2014: Enters second season of tennis for Notre Dame. 2013: Earned first varsity letter as member of tennis squad...played No. 2 Singles in her rookie campaign...was member of No. 1 Doubles pair for entire season. At Notre Dame: Class of 2017 treasurer...student representative for the board of trustees...member of Omega Phi Alpha service sorority. TEAM MEMBERS
FACILITIES The Notre Dame Tennis Courts were resurfaced in May 2014 and serve as the home for Notre Dame s tennis team. The four courts also serve as a site for Loyola University s men and women s tennis matches while David Mast s Tennis Academy is also hosted here. DID YOU KNOW? Graduates of Women s Colleges earn larger salaries and are six times more likely to be on the boards of Fortune 1000 companies. Carrie Naylor moves up to the No. 2 Singles position after gaining experience last year at No. 3 Singles. Officially opened in May 2014 and named after Board of Trustees Member Ed Civera, the Civera Fitness Center features brand new equipment, including treadmills, elliptical machines, exercise bikes, spin bikes, and new weightlifting areas. The new fitness center is more than three times larger than the previous fitness center.
COLONIAL STATES ATHLETIC CONFERENCE Conference Name Became the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) on July 1, 2008; formerly known as the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference (PAC). Official Colors: Red, White and Blue Women s Sports (8) Cross Country, Field Hockey, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Basketball, Lacrosse and Softball Office Location Neumann University Commissioner: Jennifer Dubow Member Institutions: Baptist Bible College, Clarks Summit, Pa. Cabrini College, Radnor, Pa. Cairn University, Langhorne, Pa. Cedar Crest College, Allentown, Pa. Centenary College, Hackettstown, N.J. Notre Dame of Maryland University, Baltimore, Md. Gwynedd Mercy University, Gwynedd Valley, Pa. Immaculata University, Immaculata, Pa. Keystone College, La Plume, Pa. Marywood University, Scranton, Pa. Neumann University, Aston, Pa. Rosemont College, Rosemont, Pa. Assistant Commissioner: Adrienne Mullikin Office Fax: (610) 361-4262 First Year of Competition: 1992 First Year of Incorporation: 1998 Year Notre Dame Joined 2007 CSAC Mission State The mission of the Colonial States Athletic Conference is to provide quality, broad-based athletics experiences to the student-athletes of its member institutions. Consistent with the philosophy, values and goals of its members and (the) NCAA Division III.; the conference provides for equitable treatment of all student-athletes; ensures every sport is valued; and places importance on participation and reaching one s potential. The conference supports the educational missions of its members and the holistic development of the student-athlete.
SEASON RECORDS Most Singles Wins, Season Wins Name Year Record Win % 15 Greta Trotman 2003 15-0 1.000 15 Conny Grunes 2003 15-1.938 14 Gizella Turbok 2003 14-1.933 14 Katie Gwiazdowski 2005 14-2.875 13 Victoria Courmes 2003 13-1.929 13 Valeria Papandrea 2003 13-4.765 12 Monica Cherry 2005 12-2.857 12 Meryl Krich 2005 12-5.706 12 Meryl Krich 2007 12-6.667 11 Katie Gwiazdowski 2004 11-1.917 11 Allison Najewicz 2007 11-7.611 Best Singles Record, Season Winning Percentage (Min. 6 Wins) Wins Name Year Record 1.000 Greta Trotman 2003 15-0.938 Conny Grunes 2003 15-1.933 Gizella Turbok 2003 14-1.929 Victoria Courmes 2003 13-1.917 Katie Gwiazdowski 2004 11-1.875 Katie Gwiazdowski 2005 14-2.875 Katie Gwiazdowski 2006 14-2.875 Lauren Rowe 1995 7-1.875 Julie Bauer 1989 7-1.857 Monica Cherry 2005 12-2 Most Doubles Wins, Season Win % Name Year Record Win % 16 Gizella Turbok 2003 16-1.941 15 Valeria Papandrea 2003 15-1.938 14 Katie Gwiazdowski 2005 14-2.875 14 Meryl Krich 2005 14-3.824 13 Miku White 2006 13-0 1.000 13 Meryl Krich 2006 13-0 1.000 13 Conny Grunes 2003 13-2.867 13 Greta Trotman 2003 13-3.812 12 Victoria Courmes 2003 12-4.750 11 Megan Tunney 1999 11-1.917 11 Allison Najewicz 2005 11-4.733 Best Doubles Record, Season Winning Percentage (Min. 6 Wins) Wins Name Year Record 1.000 Miku White 2006 13-0 1.000 Meryl Krich 2006 13-0 1.000 Emily Yanero 1995 8-0 1.000 Maureen Ritcey 1995 8-0.941 Gizella Turbok 2003 16-1.938 Valeria Papandrea 2003 15-1.917 Megan Tunney 1999 11-1.875 Katie Gwiazdowski 2005 14-2.875 Jackie Davis 1999 7-1.875 Conny Grunes 2003 13-2
CAREER RECORDS Most Singles Wins, Career Wins Name Year Record Win % 40 Meryl Krich 2004-07 40-22.645 33 Roxy Beyranvand 2005-08 33-23.589 30 Allison Najewicz 2005-08 30-22.577 27 Kelcy Bye 2009-12 27-11.711 25 Katie Gwiazdowski 2004-05 25-3.893 25 Stephanie Boyles 1990-93 25-12.676 24 Debbi Pearson 1990-93 24-11.686 21 Lisa Hanle 1993-95 21-6.778 21 Marie Claire Santiag 2005-07 21-13.618 21 Miku White 2006-08 21-24.467 Best Singles Record, Career Winning Percentage (Min. 10 Wins) Wins Name Year Record Win % 1.000 Greta Trotman 2003 15-0.938 Conny Grunes 2003 15-1.933 Gizella Turbok 2003 14-1.929 Victoria Courmes 2003 13-1.893 Katie Gwiazdowski 2004-05 25-3.786 Melissa Zaegel 1993-95 11-3.778 Lisa Hanle 1993-95 21-6.765 Valeria Papandrea 2003 13-4.750 Jenny Bishop 1997,1999-00 18-6.750 Julie Bauer 1989-90 12-4 Most Doubles Wins, Career Wins Name Year Record Win % 44 Meryl Krich 2004-07 44-18.710 32 Allison Najewicz 2005-08 32-22.593 31 Roxy Beyranvand 2005-08 31-23.574 27 Miku White 2006-08 27-16.628 22 Katie Gwiazdowski 2004-05 22-8.733 21 Marie Claire Santiag 2005-07 21-15.583 19 Kelcy Bye 2009-12 19-18.514 18 Stephanie Boyles 1990-93 18-10.643 18 Debbi Pearson 1990-93 18-10.643 17 Emily Yanero 1995-97 17-5.773 Best Doubles Record, Career Winning Percentage (Min. 10 Wins) Wins Name Year Record Win %.941 Gizella Turbok 2003 16-1.938 Valeria Papandrea 2003 15-1.923 Megan Tunney 1999-00 12-1.889 Maureen Ritcey 1995-96 16-2.867 Conny Grunes 2003 13-2.812 Jackie Davis 1997,1999-00 13-3.812 Greta Trotman 2003 13-3.773 Emily Yanero 1995-97 17-5.750 Victoria Courmes 2003 12-4.733 Katie Gwiazdowski 2004-05 22-8 Most Career Wins (Singles and Doubles) 84 Meryl Krich 2004-07 64 Roxy Beyranvand 2005-08 62 Allison Najewicz 2005-08 48 Miku White 2006-08 47 Katie Gwiazdowski 2004-05