We are excited about your interest in the University of North Texas and Mean Green women's tennis.
Reflecting on the achievements in '08-09, the squad reached its highest win total (17) since 1984-85 and earned the second best all-time winning percentage for a season (.739). The team rode a 10-match win streak into the conference semifinals before falling to No.1 seeded Denver in 4 hour 45 min match. The Mean Green picked up victories along the way against UTEP, New Mexico State, Central Florida, Rice, and Troy. Every loss was to a ranked opponent or an opponent who was ranked at one point during the season.
Head Coach Sujay Lama was named a finalist for the prestigious Giant Steps Award and freshmen Irina Paraschiv and Paula Dinuta were selected SBC Women’s Players of the Week. Sophomore Madura Ranganathan defeated nationally-ranked (No. 58) Mariana Muci of FIU. Six players reached 10 wins in singles including four who had at least 14 victories. Amy Joubert led the way with 15 wins. Not one player had a losing record in singles. Catalina Cruz and Narine Kazarova led the squad in doubles victories with 12.
The future looks bright as seven of the nine total players on the squad were freshmen and sophomores.
Quick Hits On North Texas A member of the Sun Belt
Conference, North Texas has captured 12 conference championships since 2001.
Individually, 68 Mean Green student-athletes were named All-Sun Belt Conference
during the 2008-09 school year. During the 2008-09 school year, the Mean Green came
up with three third-place team finishes.
The future looks bright at
North Texas. Two newcomers were named conference freshman of the year. Sara
Dietz received the honors in cross-country, while Keyth Talley was named
freshman of the year in both indoor and outdoor track.
Athletic Success | Academic Achievements
The Women's Tennis Coaching Staff
Please note that, per NCAA rules, coaches can only respond via e-mail to juniors (after September 1) and seniors in high school. Coaches must mail responses to freshmen and sophomores, per NCAA rules. You can call any North Texas coach, but they cannot return your phone call unless you are a senior in high school.
Facilities
The 12-court Waranch Tennis Complex is located at 1499 S. Bonnie Brae and Walt Parker Dr. at the entrance to Victory Hall, across from the Mean Green Village. This $2 million facility is named for University of North Texas alumnus Ronald Waranch. Included in the complex is a clubhouse with lounge, office space and locker rooms. The Waranch Tennis Complex has been the host site for the 2007 and the 2009 Sun Belt Conference tennis championships.
Mean Green Compliance
What every prospective student-athlete should know about the recruiting process.
Academic Athletic Services
In the Fall of 2005, the academic and compliance staff relocated to the Mean Green Village. Located on Bonnie Brae, the new Student-Athlete Development Center is three times the size of the former academic center. The Center serves as the cornerstone of the Mean Green Village and is only a short walk from the surrounding sports facilities.
Admissions Process and Deadlines
Link to the University of North Texas undergraduate web site containing admissions requirements and deadlines.
Courtesy: Rick Yeatts
