Western New England College
Men's Tennis News

Friday, March 18, 2005
(Altamonte Springs, Fla.)
Knox (Ill.) 7, WNEC 2

Singles
Ed Fallon (W) def. Jon Betts, 6-1, 6-3
Ben Goldhaus (K) def. John Murphy, 6-2, 6-2
Adam Moeser (K) def. Dave Stelmach, 7-6 (7-2), 3-6, 6-2
Matt Carona (W) def. Sam Gagnard, 6-2, 6-4
Alex Chang (K) def. Jon Riter, 6-1, 6-4
Josh Moten (K) def. Chris Cartier, 6-4, 6-0

Doubles
Goldhaus/Chang (K) def. Fallon/Stelmach, 8-2
Moeser/Moten (K) def. Carona/Greg Kelly, 8-6
Betts/Gagnard (K) def. Murphy/Cartier, 8-5

Monday, March 14, 2005
(Altamonte Springs, Fla.)
Skidmore 9, WNEC 0

Singles
Russell Cloder (S) def. Ed Fallon, 6-2, 6-0
Greg Shea (S) def. John Murphy, 6-0, 6-3
Tyson McKechnie (S) def. Dave Stelmach, 6-3, 6-1
Alex Iselik (S) def. Matt Carona, 6-0, 6-0
Jack Martin (S) def. Jon Riter, 6-0, 6-0
Stephen Hibino (S) def. Chris Cartier, 6-3, 6-1

Doubles
Cloder/Shea (S) def. Fallon/Stelmach, 8-0
Iselik/Hibino (S) def. Carona/Matt Kelly, 8-3
Martin/Greg Rodilosso (S) def. Murphy/Cartier, 8-4

Sunday, March 13, 2005
(Orlando, Fla.)
Drew (N.J.) 9, WNEC 0

Singles
Jason Swinson (D) def. Ed Fallon, 6-1, 6-0
Josh Rucker (D) def. John Murphy, 6-0, 6-0
Ryan McDonald (D) def. Dave Stelmach, 6-1, 6-0
Vick Rao (D) def. Matt Carona, 6-1, 6-4
Ross Lieblich (D) def. Jon Riter, 6-1, 6-3
Jon Pivor (D) def. Chris Cartier, 7-6 (7-5), 6-2

Doubles
Rucker/McDonald (D) def. Fallon/Stelmach, 8-5
Swinson/Lieblich (D) def. Carona/Matt Kelly, 8-2
Rao/Pivor (D) def. Murphy/Cartier, 8-5

MIKE RAYMOND NAMED ASSISTANT MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TENNIS COACH AT ALLEGHENY COLLEGE (Pa.)

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (Aug. 19, 2004) — Former Western New England College captain Mike Raymond has been named assistant men's and women's tennis coach at Allegheny College (Pa.).

Allegheny is a private co-educational college in Northwestern Pennsylvania with an enrollment of 2,000 undergraduate students. The Gators are a NCAA Division III institution and members of the North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC).

Raymond will be working under second year head coach Jared Luteran who has been given the task of rebuilding both men's and women's programs.

A native of Vernon, Connecticut, Raymond ranks among the top players in Golden Bears' men's tennis history. He compiled a 86-24 record (78.2%) that is a school record for career wins. He earned his bachelor of science degree in sport management in 2002 and master of science degree in business administration this summer.

Raymond also was the first student athlete in Western New England College history to serve on the NCAA Division III Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).

He also served as an assistant coach of the WNEC men's and women's tennis teams for two seasons. The Golden Bears men finished first in the GNAC Tournament in 2003 and second this past spring while the women won their first ever GNAC Tournament title in 2003.

As a senior, Raymond was voted the WNEC Male Co-Scholar Athlete-of-the-Year, the team's Most Valuable Player, and the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Player-of-the-Year. He compiled a 26-5 record (83.8%) and won both the No. 1 singles and No. 1 doubles title at the GNAC Tournament as the Golden Bears won their first ever conference tournament title.

Raymond posted a 24-5 mark in 2001 and captured the No. 2 singles title at the GNAC Tournament. He also received his second Coach Phillip Sweeney Team Leadership Award. He was the squad's MVP in 2000.

Raymond served as president of the WNEC Sport Management Association, and was a member of the Delta Mu Delta Business Honor Society and School of Business Dean's List. He has received several academic accolades, including the Presidential Scholars Award.

Raymond was a three-time GNAC Academic Team selection and a candidate for the national College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-America Team. He also worked as a student assistant in the athletic communications office.

Raymond is a 1998 graduate of Rockville High School where he was captain of the boys' tennis team and a Central Connecticut Conference East All-Star. He was the state boys' singles badminton champion in 1997 and the recipient of the school's Senior Athletic Award.

DOUG PEARSON NAMED MEN'S TENNIS COACH AND COORDINATOR OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Jennifer Kolins remains as women's tennis coach and assumes new role of CHAMPS/Life Skills Coordinator

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Western New England College president Dr. Anthony S. Caprio announced May 17 that Doug Pearson will become the new men's tennis coach and coordinator of physical education.

Dr. Caprio also announced that Mike Theulen will succeed Pearson as men's basketball coach while continuing as the school's director of athletics.

In another coaching change, men and women's tennis coach Jennifer Kolins will become one of the College's new CHAMPS/Life Skill Coordinators with assistant director of athletics Cynthia Costanzo.

Kolins will continue as the women's tennis coach.

Pearson led the Golden Bears to a 100-60 record (62.5%) in six years, including two appearances in the NCAA Division III Tournament. He inherited a program that had a losing record for eight straight seasons and quickly turned the Golden Bears into a winner with a 14-11 mark in 1998-99 that was the institution's most wins in nine years.

Pearson guided the Golden Bears to back-to-back 20-win seasons and Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Tournament titles in 2000 and 2001. He led his teams to five consecutive winning seasons from 1998-2003. The Golden Bears posted a 12-14 record this past winter after losing two 1,000-point scorers (forward Kris Hebert and guard Mike O'Connor) from the previous season. Pearson has the highest winningest percentage (62.5%) in men's basketball at the College.

For the past three seasons, Pearson has served as the chairman of the GNAC Men's Basketball Committee. He was the 2000 GNAC Coach-of-the-Year.

Pearson, a native of Manchester, CT, has an overall record of 291-189 (60.6%) in 21 years as a head basketball coach on the high school and college levels. During that time, his teams won seven conference championships.

In addition to his success on the court, Pearson and his teams have been active in numerous community projects, including Habitat for Humanity, the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Dream to Read program, and Coaches vs. Cancer clinics.

Prior to joining the Western New England College staff, Pearson spent eight years as an assistant and associate coach at Springfield College under Theulen, who was the head basketball coach there at the time.

Pearson also served as the coordinator of physical education for the Manchester (CT) Public School system for 15 years.

"This was a tough decision to make after coaching basketball as an assistant and head coach for 32 years," said Pearson. "I have thoroughly enjoyed coaching at Western New England College and look forward to my new duties."

Kolins posted a 40-18 record (69.0 winning percentage) as men's tennis coach the past four seasons, including an 8-8 mark this spring. Her teams captured GNAC Tournament titles in 2002 and 2003. Kolins was named the GNAC Coach-of-the-Year in 2002 and 2003. For the past year, Kolins has served as the athletics department Community Outreach Coordinator.

When Western New England College became a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) CHAMPS/Life Skills institution this spring, Kolins took on the added responsibility as a program coordinator with Costanzo. The CHAMPS/Life Skills program supports efforts of student-athletes toward intellectual development and graduation, encourages the development of leadership skills, promotes respect for diversity, encourages a commitment for community service, and prepares student-athletes for life after graduation.

"We are all very excited about the potential impact of our CHAMPS/Life Skills Program," said Theulen. "Having such talented professionals on our staff made these changes necessary as our athletics program continues to grow."

SOPHOMORE ED FALLON NAMED WNEC MALE ATHLETE-OF-THE-WEEK

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Sophomore Ed Fallon (Springfield, MA) was honored Tuesday (May 11) as the Western New England College Male Athlete-of-the-Week.

Fallon posted an overall 16-15 record this season, including a 6-5 mark at No. 1 singles and 8-7 mark at No. 1 doubles.

He and junior Dave Stelmach (Raynham, MA) won the No. 1 doubles crown in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Tournament championship match against Emerson. and both players were selected to the All-GNAC Tournament Team.

An electrical engineering major, Fallon also was voted the team MVP.

WNEC posted an 8-8 record for its 14th consecutive non-losing season and finished second in the GNAC Tournament.

Western New England College
Spring Sports Banquet
Sunday, May 2, 2004
List of Award Recipients

Men's Tennis
Most Valuable Player - Sophomore Ed Fallon (Springfield, MA)
Unsung Hero - Junior Dan Matis (East Lyme, CT)
Philip Sweeney Coaches Award - Junior Joe Palombo (Auburn, NY)

Saturday, May 1, 2004
GNAC Tournament (championship)
Emerson 5, WNEC 4

Singles
Mike Huddleston (Emerson) def. Ed Fallon, 6-2, 6-4
Phil Quinaz (Emerson) def. Dave Stelmach, 6-2, 6-2
Dan Matis (WNEC) def. Scott Seelig, 6-2, 6-3
Samer Khuri (Emerson) def. Joe Palombo, 6-2, 7-6 (7-5)
Matt Carona (WNEC) def. Jesse Rosen, 3-6, 6-2, 7-6 (7-4)
Dave Lewis (Emerson) def. Doug Anderson, 7-5, 6-2

Doubles
Fallon/Stelmach (WNEC) def. Huddleston/Quinaz, 8-5
Matis/Adam Tannenbaum (WNEC) def. Seelig/Khuri, 8-1
Rosen/Lewis (Emerson) def. Greg Kelly/Dan Malone, 8-3

Thursday April 29, 2004
GNAC Tournament (semifinals)
WNEC 5, Johnson & Wales 4

Fallon, Stelmach post wins for Golden Bears

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. Ð With the season on the line Thursday afternoon, Springfield native Ed Fallon and co-captain Dave Stelmach (Raynham, MA) showed why they are the one-two punch at the top of the lineup, as the Golden Bears posted a 5-4 win over the Wildcats of Johnson & Wales University.

Fallon, playing the No. 1 singles position, defeated junior Ed Kim (Glenn Rock, NJ) in straight sets for the second time this year, while Stelmach rebounded from a regular season singles loss to the Wildcats by cruising through his No. 2 singles match, 6-1, 6-1.

The pair then teamed to defeat the Johnson & Wales tandem of Dan Silber (Woodcliff Lake, NY) and Rory Samet (Nutley, NJ) to clinch the win for the Golden Bears at No. 1 doubles.

With their fifth straight win over Johnson & Wales, the Golden Bears advance to SaturdayÕs Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) title match, where they will face the winner of top seeded Emerson College and fourth seeded Norwich University in search of their third consecutive GNAC Tournament title.

Singles
Ed Fallon (WNEC) def. Ed Kim, 6-2, 6-1
Dave Stelmach (WNEC) def. Steve Hanna, 6-1, 6-1
Dan Matis (WNEC) def. Dan Silber, 6-3, 6-0
Rory Samet (JWU) def. Joe Palombo, 6-2, 6-3
Aaron Carnegie (JWU) def. Matt Carona, 6-3, 6-0
Doug Anderson (WNEC) def. Ciaran Geraghty, 6-4, 7-5

Doubles
Fallon/Stelmach (WNEC) def. Silber/Samet, 8-2
Hanna/Carnegie (JWU) def. Matis/Adam Tannenbaum, 8-4
Kim/Geraghty (JWU) def. Greg Kelly/Dan Malone, 8-4

Saturday April 24, 2004
WNEC 9, Albertus Magnus 0

Singles
Ed Fallon (WNEC) def. Jeremy Yorke, 6-4, 6-0
Dave Stelmach (WNEC) def. Mike Pereirra, 6-3, 6-1
Dan Matis (WNEC) def. Chris Berg, 6-2, 6-3
Joe Palombo (WNEC) def. Gino Cardillo, 6-2, 6-1
Matt Carona (WNEC) def. Brian Palmer, 6-1, 6-1
Doug Anderson (WNEC) def. Ricky Gutierrez, 6-0, 6-1

Doubles
Fallon/Stelmach (WNEC) def. Yorke/Pereirra, 8-1
Matis/Adam Tannenbaum (WNEC) def. Berg/Cardillo, 8-2
Greg Kelly/Dan Malone (WNEC) def. Gutierrez/Tom Brandt, 8-0

Tuesday April 20, 2004
WNEC 9, Castleton State 0

Singles
Ed Fallon (WNEC) def. George Kuhn, 6-1, 6-0
Dave Stelmach (WNEC) def. Justin Davis, 6-1, 6-0
Dan Matis (WNEC) def. Zach Brink, 6-3, 6-3
Joe Palombo (WNEC) def. Scott Kirpan, 6-0, 6-0
Matt Carona (WNEC) def. Greg Katzman, 6-0, 6-0
Doug Anderson (WNEC) def. Adam White, 6-0, 6-0

Doubles
Matis/Adam Tannenbaum (WNEC) def. Kuhn/Davis, 8-1
Dan Malone/Greg Kelly (WNEC) def. Brink/Kyle Rudolphson, 8-4
Sterling Scanlon/John D'Addona (WNEC) def. Kirpan/Katzman, 8-1

Saturday April 17, 2004
WNEC 9, Norwich 0

Singles
Ed Fallon (WNEC) def. Nathan Chang, 6-3, 6-3
Dave Stelmach (WNEC) def. Mark Rispler, 6-0, 6-1
Dan Matis (WNEC) def. Brendan Kallander, 6-4, 6-4
Joe Palombo (WNEC) def. Steve Matoni, 6-1, 6-3
Matt Carona (WNEC) def. Josh Fredrik, 7-5, 6-0
Doug Anderson (WNEC) def. Chris Clement, 6-1, 6-1

Doubles
Fallon/Stelmach (WNEC) def. Chang/Rispler, 8-2
Matis/Adam Tannenbaum (WNEC) def. Kallander/Matoni, 8-1
Dan Malone/Greg Kelly (WNEC) def. Fredrick/Stephanie Lombardi, 8-0

SOPHOMORE ED FALLON NAMED
GREAT NORTHEAST ATHLETIC CONFERENCE PLAYER-OF-THE-WEEK

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Western New England College sophomore Ed Fallon (Springfield, MA) was selected the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Men's Tennis Player-of-the-Week on Monday (April 12).

Fallon, an electrical engineering major, provided the Golden Bears with two huge points in a 5-4 victory over Johnson & Wales University. He won 6-0, 6-0 at number one singles and with the match tied at 4-4, teamed with junior Dave Stelmach to clinch the win with an 8-5 victory at number one doubles.

Saturday April 10, 2004
WNEC 5, Johnson & Wales 4

Singles
Ed Fallon (WNEC) def. Edward Kim, 6-0, 6-0
Dan Silber (JWU) def. Dave Stelmach, 2-6, 7-6 (7-3), 6-3
Dan Matis (WNEC) def. Rory Samet, 6-3, 6-2
Joe Palombo (WNEC) def. Ciaran Geraghty, 6-3, 4-6, 6-3
Aaron Carnegie (JWU) def. Matt Carona, 6-3, 6-4
Doug Anderson (WNEC) def. Stephen Hanna, 6-0, 6-4

Doubles
Fallon/Stelmach (WNEC) def. Silber/Samet, 8-5
Carnegie/Hanna (JWU) def. Matis/Adam Tannenbaum, 8-2
Kim/Geraghty (JWU) def. Dan Malone/Greg Kelly, 8-2

Tuesday April 6, 2004
Bridgewater St. 6, WNEC 3

Singles
Jirawat Anektanasap (BSC) def. Ed Fallon, 6-0, 6-1
John Indrisano (BSC) def. Dave Stelmach, 6-4, 6-3
Mike Manchester (BSC) def. Dan Matis, 3-6, 7-6 (7-4), 6-3
Takahiro Kobayashi (BSC) def. Joe Palombo, 6-0, 7-6 (7-4)
Matt Carona (WNEC) def. Ryan Mackiewicz, 6-3, 6-7 (6-8), 6-3
Dan Malone (WNEC) def. Jason Pettine, 6-4, 6-1

Doubles
Anektanasap/Indrisano (BSC) def. Fallon/Stelmach, 8-5
Matis/Adam Tannenbaum (WNEC) def. Manchester/Mackiewicz, 8-5
Kobayashi/Pettine (BSC) def. Malone/Greg Kelly, 8-3

Saturday, April 3, 2004
WNEC 7, Suffolk 2

Singles
Karim Vegas (SU) def. Ed Fallon, 6-2, 6-4
Carlos Castro (SU) def. Dave Stelmach, 7-5, 2-6, 6-4
Dan Matis (WNEC) def. Mario Naar, 6-3, 0-6, 7-5
Joe Palombo (WNEC) def. Brendan McGrath, 6-3, 6-1
Matt Carona (WNEC) def. Isaac Stahl, 1-6, 6-3, 6-2
Doug Anderson (WNEC) won by forfeit

Doubles
Fallon/Stelmach (WNEC) won by forfeit
Matis/Adam Tannenbaum (WNEC) won by forfeit
Dan Malone/Greg Kelly (WNEC) won by forfeit

Tuesday, March 30, 2004
WNEC 5, WPI 2

Singles
Ed Fallon (WNEC) def. Jeremy Couts, 6-1, 6-4
Minh Huynh (WPI) def. Dave Stelmach, 7-5, 2-6, (10-7)
Dan Matis (WNEC) def. Nathan Birmingham, 6-2, 6-3
Joe Palombo (WNEC) def. Ravi Srinivasan, 6-0, 6-1
Matt Black (WPI) def. Matt Carona, 6-3, 3-6, (10-7)
Doug Anderson (WNEC) def. Dan Paster, 6-4, 6-4

Doubles
Fallon/Stelmach (WNEC) def. Couts/Huynh, 8-2
Matis/Adam Tannenbaum (WNEC) def. Birmingham/Black, 8-2
Srinivasan/Adam Lee (WPI) def. Dan Malone/John D'Addona, 8-6

Match played under the seven-point system (doubles worth one point)

Monday, March 29, 2004
Springfield 6 , WNEC 1

Singles
Yuta Yoshii (SC) def. Dave Stelmach, 6-1, 6-0
Ed Fallon (WNEC) def. Brad Boisvert, 6-0, 6-0
Rich Aseltine (SC) def. Dan Matis, 6-3, 6-2
Chris Sweeney (SC) def. Joe Palombo, 6-2, 6-0
Justin Freitas (SC) def. Doug Anderson, 6-4, 6-0
Ethan Clime (SC) def. Dan Malone, 6-2, 6-1

Doubles
Yoshii/Clime (SC) def. Stelmach/Fallon, 8-3
Sweeney/Freitas (SC) def. Matis/Adam Tannenbaum, 8-4
Boisvert/Aseltine (SC) def. Malone/Greg Kelly, 8-1

Match played under the seven-point system (doubles worth one point)

Saturday, March 27, 2004
Emerson 8, WNEC 1

Singles
Michael Huddleston (EC) def. Dave Stelmach, 6-1, 6-2
Philip Quinaz (EC) def. Ed Fallon, 6-2, 6-3
Dan Matis (WNEC) def. Scott Selig, 5-7, 7-5, 6-3
Samer Khuri (EC) def. Joe Palombo, 6-4, 6-0
Nial Djuliarso (EC) def. Matt Carona, 6-1, 6-1
Dave Lewis (EC) def. Dan Malone, 6-3, 6-0

Doubles
Huddleston/Quinaz (EC) def. Stelmach/Fallon, 8-2
Seelig/Djuliarso (EC) def. Matis/Adam Tannenbaum, 8-3
Jesse Rosen/Robin Walzer (EC) def. Malone/Greg Kelly, 8-4

Tuesday, March 23, 2004
WNEC 6, Gordon 3

Singles
Andrew Fitchthorn (GC) def. Ed Fallon, 6-4, 7-5
Pete Amadon (GC) def. Dave Stelmach, 6-2, 6-4
Dan Matis (WNEC) def. Adam Doughty, 6-1, 6-3
Joe Palombo (WNEC) def. Lee Giobbe, 6-2, 6-1
Matt Carona (WNEC) def. Jason Russell, 6-2, 6-0
Doug Anderson (WNEC) def. Jared Capen, 7-5, 6-0

Doubles
Fitchthorn/Amadon (GC) def. Fallon/Stelmach 8-7 (9-7)
Matis/Adam Tannenbaum (WNEC) def. Doughty/Giobbe 8-3
Greg Kelly/Dan Malone (WNEC) def. Russell/Capen 8-5

Friday, March 19, 2004
Messiah (Pa.) 6, WNEC 1

Singles
Jon Wentling (MC) def. Dave Stelmach, 6-3, 6-2
Jon Stanley (MC) def. Ed Fallon, 6-4, 6-3
Dan May (MC) def. Dan Matis, 6-4, 3-6, (10-7)
Matt Bucher (MC) def. Joe Palombo, 6-3, 6-3
Neal Ganoung (MC) def. Matt Carona, 7-5, 6-4
Dan Malone (WNEC) def. Evan Cameron, 6-3, 6-1

Doubles
Stanley/Cameron (MC) def. Stelmach/Fallon, 8-5
Wentling/Ganoung (MC) def. Matis/Adam Tannenbaum, 8-4
May/Bucher (MC) def. Malone/Greg Kelly, 8-5

Match played under the seven-point system (doubles worth one point)

Wednesday, March 17, 2004
Westminster (Pa.) 6, WNEC 3

Singles
Mark Gross (WC) def. Ed Fallon, 6-1, 6-3
John Libert (WC) def. Dave Stelmach, 1-6, 6-2, (11-9)
Sam Seo (WC) def. Dan Matis, 6-1, 6-3
Joe Palombo (WNEC) def. Dave Molitor, 6-3, 6-3
Ben Lipert (WC) def, Dan Malone, 7-6 (7-0), 6-3
Matt Carona (WNEC) def. Ryan Mistovich, 6-3, 6-2

Doubles
Fallon/Stelmach (WNEC) def. Gross/Mistovich, 9-8 (7-5)
Seo/Molitor (WC) def. Matis/Malone, 8-3
J. Libert/B. Lipert (WC) def. Greg Kelly/Adam Tannenbaum, 8-4

Wednesday, March 17, 2004
Missouri Valley 8, WNEC 1

Singles
Ignacio DiCarlo (MVC) def. Dave Stelmach, 6-1, 6-0
Juan Balda (MVC) def. Dan Matis, 6-1, 6-1
Carlos Guillen (MVC) def. Ed Fallon, 6-2, 6-4
Felix Garcia (MVC) def. Joe Palombo, 6-4, 5-7, 7-5
Adam Fish (MVC) def. Doug Anderson, 6-0, 6-4
Josep Ponget (MVC) def. Dan Malone, 6-3, 7-6 (7-2)

Doubles
DiCarlo/Balda (MVC) def. Stelmach/Fallon, 8-5
Matis/ Malone (WNEC) def. Garcia/Fish, 8-3
Guillen/Ponget (MVC) def. Greg Kelly/Adam Tannenbaum, 8-6

Monday, March 15, 2004
Asbury (Ky.) 5, WNEC 4

Singles
Jason Courtney (AC) def. Dan Matis, 6-1, 6-0
Jeremy Deal (AC) def. Dave Stelmach, 6-4, 6-4
Ed Fallon (WNEC) def. Jon Fennell, 6-2, 6-2
Caleb Swaringen (AC) def. Joe Palombo, 6-2, 6-3
Matt Carona (WNEC) def. Matt Olsen, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4
Doug Anderson (WNEC) def. Joel Handwerk, 7-5, 4-6, 6-5 (7-3)

Doubles
Courtney/Swaringen (AC) def. Stelmach/Fallon, 8-3
Deal/Fennell (AC) def. Matis/Dan Malone, 8-3
Greg Kelly/Adam Tannenbaum (WNEC) def. Olsen/Handwerk, 8-6

WESTERN NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE OPENS 2004 SEASON WITH FIVE MATCHES IN SOUTH CAROLINA

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Western New England College will open its 2004 season against Asbury College (Kentucky) at 6:00 p.m. Monday (March 15) in Hilton Head, South Carolina.

The Golden Bears will play five matches in the Hilton Head area during spring break before making their home debut (weather permitting) against Gordon College on March 23.

WNEC established a school record for wins with a 12-3 record last year that was the program's 13th consecutive winning season. The Golden Bears also captured its second straight Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Tournament title.

Despite losing three of its top players, Western New England College has three veteran performers in juniors Dan Matis (East Lyme, CT), and Dave Stelmach (Raynham, MA), and sophomore Ed Fallon (Springfield, MA).

Matis compiled an overall record of 22-9 (70.9%) at No. 3/4 singles and No. 2/3 doubles. Stelmach had a 27-5 mark (84.3%) at No. 4/5 singles and all three doubles positions. Fallon enjoyed a successful rookie season with a 24-8 record at No. 2/3 singles and all three doubles spots.

Stelmach captured the No. 5 singles crown at the GNAC Tournament and teamed with Fallon to win the No. 2 doubles title. Matis was the No. 3 doubles champion with the graduated Aaron DiNoto.

Stelmach and junior Joe Palombo (Auburn, NY) will serve as team co-captains this season.

"We have a young team going into the season, but certainly don't lack the passion, motivation, and determination to have another successful season," says fourth-year WNEC coach Jennifer Kolins who has a 32-10 record for a 76.2 winning percentage.

2003 GNAC Regular Season and Tournament Champions

TOM MICHAUD NAMED COCA-COLA MALE ATHLETE-OF-THE-YEAR AT WESTERN NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Men's tennis and cross-country captain/MVP Tom Michaud (Manchester, CT) was honored as the WNEC Coca-Cola Male Athlete-of-the-Year at the school's Spring Sports Banquet.

Michaud was the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) men's cross country champion last fall in leading the Golden Bears to their first conference championship.

In tennis, he captured the No. 2 singles and was the No. 1 doubles finalist at the GNAC Tournament this spring to help the squad repeat as conference champions. He led the Golden Bears with an overall record of 24-7 (77.4%) and had a 70-34 (67.3%) career-record.

With Michaud leading the way, WNEC compiled a 12-3 record that was a school record for wins and the program's 13th consecutive winning season. Michaud is a economics major.

Western New England College Spring Sports Banquet
Sunday, May 4, 2003
List of Award Recipients

Men's Tennis
Most Valuable Player - Senior Tom Michaud (Manchester, CT)
Unsung Hero - Sophomore Dave Stelmach (Raynham, MA)
Coach Philip Sweeney Award for Dedication & Determination - Senior Aaron DiNoto (Webster, NY)

SOPHOMORE DAVE STELMACH SELECTED THE WNEC MALE ATHLETE-OF-THE-WEEK

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (April 29, 2003) — Sophomore Dave Stelmach (Raynham, MA) was honored Tuesday as the Western New England College Male Athlete-of-the-Week.

Stelmach captured the No. 5 singles and No. 2 doubles titles to help the Golden Bears win their second consecutive Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Tournament crown.

Stelmach, a computer engineering major, compiled an overall record of 27-5 record (13-3 singles, 14-2 doubles) this spring for a team best 84.3 winning percentage.

With Stelmach helping to lead the way, Western New England College posted a 12-3 record this spring, which was a school record for wins. The Golden Bears also placed first in the GNAC during the regular season with a perfect 5-0 mark.

Saturday, Apr. 26, 2003
WNEC at GNAC Tournament (1st/4)

TEAM RESULTS
1. Western New England College 18, 2. Emerson College 8, 3. Johnson & Wales University 6, 4. Suffolk University 4

Final Round Results:

Singles

No. 1 — Karim Vegas (Suffolk) def. Justin Parras (JWU), 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (7-2).

No. 2 — Tom Michaud (WNEC) def. Philip Quinaz (Emerson), 6-2, 6-4

No. 3 — Ethan Brown (Emerson) def. Dan Matis (WNEC), 6-3, 6-4

No. 4 — Rory Samet (JWU) def. Ed Fallon (WNEC), 6-3, 6-3

No. 5 — Dave Stelmach (WNEC) def. Will Covino (Suffolk), 6-4, 7-5

No. 6 — Aaron DiNoto (WNEC) def. Aaron Carnegie (JWU) 7-5, 6-2

Doubles

No. 1 — Mike Huddleston/Philip Quinaz (Emerson) def. Chris Gutwaks/Tom Michaud (WNEC), 8-6

No. 2 — Ed Fallon/Dave Stelmach (WNEC) def. Ethan Brown/Jesse Rosen (Emerson), 8-3

No. 3 — Dan Matis/Aaron DiNoto (WNEC) def. Kwesi Roberts/Aaron Caregie (JWU), 9-8 (7-4)

Thursday, Apr. 24, 2003
WNEC 8, Worcester State 1

Singles
Tom Michaud (WNEC) def. Paul Brower 6-0, 6-0
Dan Matis (WNEC) def. Mike LaRosa 6-1, 6-3
Ed Fallon (WNEC) def. Mike Brown 6-2, 6-3
Dave Stelmach (WNEC) def. Jeremy Geary 6-0, 6-0
Aaron DiNoto (WNEC) def. Ryan Hibbard 6-0, 6-1
Joe Palombo (WNEC) won by forfeit

Doubles
Palombo/Greg Kelly (WNEC) def. Brower/LaRosa 8-3
Brown/Geary (WSC) def. John D'Addona/Sterling Scanlon 8-2
WNEC won #3 doubles by forfeit

FRESHMAN ED FALLON NAMED GNAC ROOKIE-OF-THE-WEEK

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (April 21, 2003) — Western New England College freshman Ed Fallon (Springfield, MA) was selected the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Men's Tennis Rookie-of-the-Week.

Fallon, an engineering major, went undefeated in four conference matches playing the No. 4 singles and No. 2 doubles positions.

FALLON, KELLY LEAD GOLDEN
BEARS TO 5-4 GNAC VICTORY OVER JOHNSON & WALES

BARRINGTON, R.I. (April 21, 2003) — With the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) regular season title on the line, a pair of freshmen led the Golden Bears to a 5-4 victory over rival Johnson and Wales University on Monday.

Freshman Ed Fallon (Springfield, MA) regained his focus after dropping a tough match at number four singles, teaming with partner Dave Stelmach (Raynham, MA) for an 8-5 victory at number two doubles.

With the Golden Bears up 4-3 and needing one more win to seal the match, freshman Greg Kelly (Pembroke, MA) stepped into third doubles and teamed with Dan Matis (East Lyme, CT) to win 8-4. It was Kelly's first match in the varsity lineup.

Senior captain Tom Michaud (Manchester, CT) extended his singles winning streak to 11 matches with a straight-set win. He is now 13-1 on the year and has secured a perfect 5-0 record in GNAC competition at the number two singles position.

The win vaults the Golden Bears to 11-3 on the year, which ties the school record for wins in a season set in 2001.

It is the second time in the past three years the Golden Bears have finished undefeated in GNAC matches (5-0).

Singles
Justin Parras (JWU) def. Chris Gutwaks, 5-0 ret.
Tom Michaud (WNEC) def. Marcus Skold, 6-2, 6-1
Dan Matis (WNEC) def. Edward Kim, 6-2, 6-1
Rory Samet (JWU) def. Ed Fallon, 7-6 (7-3), 6-4
Dave Stelmach (WNEC) def. Kwesi Roberts, 6-0, 6-3
Aaron Carnegie (JWU) def. Aaron DiNoto, 6-3, 5-7, 6-4

Doubles
Parras/Skold (JWU) def. Michaud/DiNoto, 8-6
Fallon/Stelmach (WNEC) def. Kim/Samet, 8-5
Matis/Greg Kelly (WNEC) def. Roberts/Carnegie, 8-4

Thursday, Apr. 17, 2003
WNEC 9, Albertus Magnus 0

Singles
Chris Gutwaks (WNEC) def. Anthony Kane, 6-4, 6-0
Tom Michaud (WNEC) def. Chris Berg, 6-0, 6-0
Dan Matis (WNEC) def. Mike Abbey, 6-0, 6-0
Ed Fallon (WNEC) def. Tom Brandt, 6-0, 6-0
Dave Stelmach (WNEC) def. Mark Hughes, 6-0, 6-0
Aaron DiNoto (WNEC) won by forfeit

Doubles
Gutwaks/Michaud (WNEC) def. Kane/Berg, 8-2
Stelmach/DiNoto (WNEC) def. Abbey/Brandt, 8-0
Matis/Fallon (WNEC) won by forfeit

Thursday, Apr. 17, 2003
WNEC 6, Emerson 3

Singles
Mike Huddleston (EC) def. Chris Gutwaks, 6-4, 5-7, 7-5
Tom Michaud (WNEC) def. Philip Quinaz, 6-3, 6-1
Ethan Brown (EC) def. Dan Matis, 6-4, 2-6, 6-2
Ed Fallon (WNEC) def. Matt Kramer, 6-0, 6-1
Dave Stelmach (WNEC) def. Justin Isbell, 6-3, 6-2
Aaron DiNoto (WNEC) won by forfeit

Doubles
Huddleston/Quinaz (EC) def. Gutwaks/Michaud, 8-5
Fallon/Stelmach (WNEC) def. Brown/Isbell, 8-2
Matis/DiNoto (WNEC) won by forfeit

CHRIS GUTWAKS NAMED WNEC MALE ATHLETE-OF-THE-WEEK

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (April 15, 2003) — Tennis captain Chris Gutwaks (Springfield, MA) was honored Tuesday as the Western New England College Male Athlete-of-the-Week.

Gutwaks, a graduate student, went undefeated in both singles (3-0) and doubles (2-0) to help the Golden Bears to three victories. One of his wins was a hard-fought three-set singles decision over Todd Cabral of UMass-Dartmouth.

Gutwaks has an overall record of 13-7 (7-4 singles, 6-3 doubles) for a 65.0 winning percentage.

He earned his bachelor of arts degree in government last spring, and is presently attending Law School at Western New England College.

Monday, Apr. 14, 2003
Springfield 7, WNEC 2

Singles
Yuta Yoshii (SC) def. Chris Gutwaks, 6-4, 6-4
Tom Michaud (WNEC) def. Rich Aseltone, 6-3, 6-4
Brad Boisvert (SC) def. Dan Matis, 4-6, 6-2, 6-4
Chris Sweeney (SC) def. Ed Fallon, 7-5, 6-3
Justin Freitas (SC) def. Dave Stelmach, 6-2, 5-7, 6-3
Aaron DiNoto (WNEC) def. Alex Kosiki, 6-1, 7-5

Doubles
Yoshii/Aseltone (SC) def. Gutwaks/Michaud, 8-3
Sweeney/Freitas (SC) def. Fallon/Stelmach, 8-6
Boisvert/Chris Brouses (SC) def. Matis/DiNoto, 9-7

Saturday, Apr. 12, 2003
WNEC 9, UMass-Dartmouth 0

Singles
Chris Gutwaks (WNEC) def. Todd Cabral, 7-5, 3-6, 6-2
Tom Michaud (WNEC) def. Patrick Martel, 6-1, 6-0
Dan Matis (WNEC) def. Chris Allen, 6-0, 6-2
Ed Fallon (WNEC) def. Ryan Paul, 6-0, 6-3
Dave Stelmach (WNEC) def. Andrew Cottril,l 6-2, 6-0
Aaron DiNoto (WNEC) def. Julio Hamal, 6-1, 6-2

Doubles
Gutwaks/Michaud (WNEC) def. Cabral/Paul by forfeit
Fallon/Stelmach (WNEC) def. Martel/Allen, 8-1
Matis/DiNoto (WNEC) def. Cottrill/George Kalivas, 8-1

Saturday, Apr. 12, 2003
WNEC 9, Norwich 0

Singles
Chris Gutwaks (WNEC) def. Dan Del Rossi, 6-2, 6-2
Tom Michaud (WNEC) def. Mark Rispler, 6-1, 6-2
Dan Matis (WNEC) def. Brendan Kallander, 6-1, 7-6 (13-11)
Ed Fallon (WNEC) def. Dave Hodas, 6-0, 6-3
Dave Stelmach (WNEC) def. Josh Fredrick, 6-2, 6-1
Aaron DiNoto (WNEC) def. Ken Chin, 6-0, 6-1

Doubles
Gutwaks/Michaud (WNEC) def. Del Rossi/Kallander, 8-2
Fallon/Stelmach (WNEC) def. Rispler/Colt Brumm, 8-4
Matis/DiNoto (WNEC) def. Hodas/Fredrick, 8-0

Thursday, Apr. 10, 2003
WNEC 7, WPI 2

Singles
Chris Gutwaks (WNEC) def. Steve Fleck, 6-3, 7-5
Tom Michaud (WNEC) def. Orest Skoplyak, 7-6 (15-13), 1-6, 7-5
Christoph Lesser (WPI) def. Dan Matis, 0-6, 7-6 (7-4), 6-3
Ed Fallon (WNEC) def. Matt Black, 6-4, 6-1
Dave Stelmach (WNEC) def. Phil Roy, 6-1, 6-1
Brendon McNeil (WPI) def. Joe Palombo, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3

Doubles
Gutwaks/Michaud (WNEC) def. Skoplyak/Lesser, 8-1
Fallon/Stelmach (WNEC) def. Fleck/Black, 8-4
Matis/Aaron DiNoto (WNEC) def. Nate Birmingham/Todd Sullivan, 8-0

TOM MICHAUD HONORED AS THE WNEC MALE ATHLETE-OF-THE-WEEK

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (Apr. 1, 2003) — Senior tri-captain Tom Michaud (Manchester, CT) was honored Tuesday as the Western New England College Male Athlete-of-the-Week.

Michaud was undefeated at No. 2 singles (3-0) and No. 1 doubles (2-0) in victories over Gordon College, Suffolk University, and Castleton State College. An economics major, Michaud has an overall record of 10-3 (76.9%) in seven matches.

Sunday, Mar. 30, 2003
WNEC 7, Castleton State 0
(Match played under seven point system, doubles is worth one point)

Singles
Chris Gutwaks (WNEC) def. Steve Prosowski, 6-1, 6-2
Tom Michaud (WNEC) def. George Kuhn, 6-1, 6-0
Dan Matis (WNEC) def. David Levis, 6-1, 6-1
Ed Fallon (WNEC) def. Justin Davis, 6-2, 6-3
Joe Palombo (WNEC) def. Adam White, 6-1, 6-0
WNEC wins number six singles by forfeit

Doubles
Fallon/Dave Stelmach (WNEC) def. Prosowski/Kuhn, 9-8 (7-5)
Matis/Aaron DiNoto (WNEC) def. Levis/Davis, 8-6
WNEC wins number three doubles by forfeit

Saturday, Mar. 29, 2003
WNEC 7, Suffolk 2

Singles
Karim Vegas (SU) def. Chris Gutwaks, 7-5, 7-5
Tom Michaud (WNEC) def. Carlos Castro, 6-2, 6-1
Dan Matis (WNEC) def. Will Covino, 6-3, 6-2
Ryan O'Connell (SU) def. Ed Fallon, 6-3, 6-2
Dave Stelmach (WNEC) def. Brendan McGrath, 6-0, 6-1
Aaron DiNoto (WNEC) def. Gerarcio Calderon, 6-1, 6-2

Doubles
Gutwaks/Michaud (WNEC) def. Vegas/Castro, 8-1
Stelmach/Fallon (WNEC) def. Covino/O'Connell, 9-7
Matis/DiNoto (WNEC) def. McGrath/David Onessimo, 8-1

Tuesday, Mar. 25, 2003
WNEC 9, Gordon 0

Singles
Chris Gutwaks (WNEC) def. John Prickett, 6-2, 6-3
Tom Michaud (WNEC) def. Jake Funnell, 6-0, 6-1
Dan Matis (WNEC) def. Brandan Flewelling, 6-2, 6-2
Ed Fallon (WNEC) def. Nick Roberge, 6-4, 6-1
Dave Stelmach (WNEC) def. Mike Brown, 6-1, 6-1
Aaron DiNoto (WNEC) def. Brian Thacker, 6-0, 6-0

Doubles
Gutwaks/Michaud (WNEC) def. Prickett/Roberge, 8-2
Fallon/Stelmach (WNEC) def. Funnell/Flewelling, 8-2
Matt Carona/Joe Palombo (WNEC) def. Brown/Alex Oldfield, 8-6

Thursday, Mar. 13, 2003
Case Western Reserve 8, WNEC 1
(San Lando Park, Altamonte Springs , Fla.)

Singles
Steve Hsu (CWRU) def. Chris Gutwaks, 6-2, 6-1
Tom Michaud (WNEC) def. Eric Radke, 4-6, 7-5, 6-2
Jon Waldman (CWRU) def. Ed Fallon, 6-1, 6-4
Alex Wellems (CWRU) def. Dan Matis, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4
Drew Schifle (CWRU) def. Dave Stelmach, 6-0, 6-3
Cory Darrow (CWRU) def. Joe Palombo, 6-2, 6-1

Doubles

Hsu/Wellems (CWRU) def. Gutwaks/Michaud, 8-3
Radke/Waldman (CWRU) def. Fallon/Stelmach, 8-3
Schifle/Matt Hurley (CWRU) def. Matis/Aaron DiNoto, 8-0

Wednesday, Mar. 12, 2003
Ohio Dominican 6, WNEC 3
(Red Bug Lake Park, Casselberry, Fla.)

Singles
David Taylor (ODC) def. Chris Gutwaks, 6-3, 6-1
Kevin Hornik (ODC) def. Tom Michaud, 6-2, 6-3
Shaun Stamps (ODC) def. Ed Fallon, 6-3, 6-1
Adam Ewing (ODC) def. Dan Matis, 7-5, 6-3
Dave Stelmach (WNEC) def. Aaron Festog, 6-2, 6-1
Aaron DiNoto (WNEC) def. Tom Colvin, 6-2, 6-2

Doubles
Taylor/Stamps (ODC) def. Gutwaks/Michaud, 8-3
Hornik/Ewing (ODC) def. Matis/DiNoto, 8-0
Fallon/Stelmach (WNEC) def. Festog/Colvin, 8-4

Tuesday, Mar. 11, 2003
WNEC 8, Merchant Marine Academy-Kings Point 1
(Sylvan Lake Park, Sanford, Fla.)

Singles
Chris Gutwaks (WNEC) def. Randall Reed, 6-3, 6-1
Tom Michaud (WNEC) def. Todd Stallings, 6-1, 6-1
Ed Fallon (WNEC) def. Ben Hales, 6-3, 6-3
Dan Matis (WNEC) def. Dan Trip, 6-1, 6-1
Dave Stelmach (WNEC) def. Sang Yi, 6-3, 6-4
Aaron Lewis (KP) def. Aaron DiNoto, 6-1, 6-4

Doubles
Gutwaks/Michaud (WNEC) def. Reed/Hales, 8-3
Matis/DiNoto (WNEC) def. Stallings/Trip, 8-5
Fallon/Stelmach (WNEC) def. Yi/Lewis, 8-2

Monday, Mar. 10, 2003
WNEC 8, Wilmington (Ohio) 1
(Sylvan Lake Park, Sanford, Fla.)

Singles
Chris Gutwaks (WNEC) def. Nick Fry, 7-5, 6-1
Tom Michaud (WNEC) def. Mark Stenman, 6-0, 6-0
Ed Fallon (WNEC) def. Adam Johnson, 6-2, 6-4
Dan Matis (WNEC) def. Joey Overman, 7-5, 6-3
Jacob Loffelbury (WC) def. Dave Stelmach, 6-4, 6-3
Matt Carona (WNEC) def. Patrick Retzer, 6-0, 6-0

Doubles
Gutwaks/Michaud (WNEC) def. Fry/Johnson, 8-1
Matis/Aaron DiNoto (WNEC) def. Stenman/Overman, 8-5
Fallon/Stelmach (WNEC) won by forfeit

YOUNG GOLDEN BEARS LOOK TO DEFEND GREAT NORTHEAST ATHLETIC CONFERENCE (GNAC) TITLE

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Western New England College's men's tennis team hopes to keep the winning tradition alive this spring with a couple of key veterans and promising newcomers leading the way.

WNEC lost three starters from last year's squad that posted a 9-5 record for their 12th consecutive winning season. The Golden Bears tied for the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) regular season crown with a 4-1 mark and captured the program's first GNAC Tournament championship.

Despite a new look throughout the lineup, third year head coach Jennifer Kolins feels her squad has a good chance to defend its conference title this spring.

"Even though we graduated three starters from last year, the players have stepped up and worked harder than ever," Kolins said. "With only three seniors and nine underclassmen, we are young but have the motivation, determination, work ethic, and positive attitudes to repeat and surpass the goals from last year.

"The leadership from our seniors has guided this team through its most intensive off-season ever. I am truly delighted to watch our player's commitment, not only to the sport of tennis, but to each other," said Kolins.

(Kolins is the first woman to coach a men's team at Western New England College. She has a 20-7 record in two years directing the men's program and was the 2002 GNAC Coach-of-the-Year.)

Leading the title defense will be first-year law student and tri-captain Chris Gutwaks (Springfield, MA). Gutwaks will assume full-time number one singles duties after splitting the position last year with former doubles partner Mike Raymond (Vernon, CT) who now serves as the team's graduate assistant coach.

Gutwaks compiled a 23-8 record and was a 2002 GNAC All-Tournament performer in singles and doubles. He will be joined at number one doubles by senior tri-captain Tom Michaud (Manchester, CT) who moves up to number two singles after winning 11 of 16 matches at the third slot in 2002. Michaud posted an overall record of 19-12.

The Golden Bears also have experienced players in senior tri-captain Aaron DiNoto (Webster, NY), and sophomores Dan Matis (East Lyme, CT) and sophomore Dave Stelmach (Raynham, MA). All three either won a flight at the GNAC Tournament or reached the final.

Matis and Stelmach both were selected as GNAC Rookies-of-the-Week last year.

A big boost to this year's lineup will be the emergence of freshman Ed Fallon (Springfield, MA). A skilled singles and doubles player, he is expected to make an immediate impact.

Sophomores Joe Palombo (Auburn, NY), Matt Carona (Ardsley, NY) and freshmen Greg Kelly (Pembroke, MA), Sterling Scanlon (West Hartford, CT), Brandon Flood (Ballston Spa, NY), and John D'Adonna (Oakville, CT) round out the roster and provide much-needed depth.

The Golden Bears will open their season with four matches in the Orlando, Florida area during spring break. The first match is set for Monday, March 10, against Wilmington College (Ohio).

The challenging schedule also includes matches against traditional non-conference rivals such as Springfield College, UMass-Dartmouth and Western Connecticut State University.

The GNAC season begins on Saturday, March 22nd, when the Golden Bears host 2002 GNAC Tournament runner-up Emerson College.

MIKE RAYMOND ATTENDS NCAA LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (May 31, 2002) — Mike Raymond of Western New England College was among 282 student-athletes who attended the NCAA Foundation Leadership Conference May 26-30 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.

Raymond, a co-captain of the Golden Bears men's tennis team, serves on the prestigious NCAA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.

The NCAA conference was designed to enhance the student-athletes' leadership and communication skills to help them become more effective leaders.

Among the topics discussed were diversity, student-athlete welfare, social behavior, trust among coaches, administrators, and student-athletes, Title IX, NCAA rules, peer pressure, and competition on religious holidays.

Raymond, who graduated earlier this month, was the 2002 Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Tournament No. 1 singles and doubles champion. He posted a 26-5 record this past season and set a school record with 86 career victories.

CHRIS GUTWAKS SELECTED MALE ATHLETE-OF-THE-WEEK

Mike Raymond, Dave Stelmach also gain weekly awards

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (Apr. 30, 2002) — Senior tennis co-captain Chris Gutwaks (Springfield, MA — Cathedral High School) was honored Tuesday (April 30) as the Western New England College Male Athlete-of-the-Week.

Gutwaks won the No. 2 singles title to help the Golden Bears capture their first Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Men's Tennis Championship April 27 in Hartford, Connecticut. He also teamed with classmate Mike Raymond (Vernon, CT — Rockville High School) to win the No. 1 doubles crown. A government major, Gutwaks compiled a 23-8 record (74.2%) this spring. He also was named the GNAC Men's Tennis Co-Player-of-the-Week on April 29.

Western New England College senior co-captain Mike Raymond (Vernon, CT — Rockville High School) was honored April 29 as the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Men's Tennis Co-Player-of-the-Week. Raymond captured the No. 1 singles title as WNEC won its first conference tournament title on April 27. He also teamed with classmate Chris Gutwaks (Springfield, MA — Cathedral High School) to win the No. 1 doubles crown. Raymond established a school record with 86 career victories. He led the Golden Bears with a 26-5 (83.9%) record this spring.

Western New England College freshman Dave Stelmach (Raynham, MA — Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School) was named the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Men's Tennis Rookie-of-the-Week on April 29. Stelmach teamed with senior Kevin Hassett (Pembroke, MA — Silver Lake Regional High School) for a pivotal win at the No. 3 doubles position as the Golden Bears captured their first conference tournament championship. Stelmach compiled a 13-7 record (65.0%) in his rookie season.

Western New England finished with a 9-5 record for its 12th consecutive winning season.

WNEC WINS FIRST GNAC TOURNAMENT TITLE

Mike Raymond and Chris Gutwaks win both singles and doubles matches

Kevin Hassett and Dave Stelmach notch key victory at No.3 doubles

Hartford, Conn. (April 27, 2002) — Senior co-captains Mike Raymond (Vernon, CT) and Chris Gutwaks (Springfield, MA ) won their No. 1 and No 2 singles titles, respectively, and teamed to capture the No. 1 doubles crown to lead Western New England College to its first Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Tournament title.

The Golden Bears totaled 15 points with Emerson second at 12, and defending champion Johnson & Wales third with nine. Norwich didn't score.

Raymond ended his career by establishing a school record for career wins with 88.

Senior Kevin Hassett (Pembroke, MA) and freshman Dave Stelmach (Raynham, MA) came through with a pivotal win to claim the No. 3 doubles title.

WNEC had finalists in the first four singles and all three doubles positions.

Western New England, under second-year coach Jennifer Kolins, posted a 9-5 record this spring for the program's eighth consecutive winning season.

Team Scores — 1. WNEC 15, 2. Emerson 12, 3. Johnson & Wales 9, 4. Norwich 0.

Singles

No. 1 — Mike Raymond (WNEC) def. Justin Parras (Johnson & Wales), 6-3, 4-6, 6-3

No. 2 — Chris Gutwaks (WNEC) def. Nick Daugherty (Johnson & Wales), 6-4, 6-1

No. 3 — Tate Rubinstein (Johnson & Wales) def. Tom Michaud (WNEC), 6-1, 2-6, 7-6

No. 4 — Utim Sahim (Emerson) def. Dan Matis (WNEC), 6-3, 6-2

No. 5 — Jesse Rosen (Emerson) def. Rory Samet (Johnson & Wales), 6-2, 1-6, 6-1

No. 6 Ð Aaron Carnegie (Johnson & Wales) def. Ben Soe (Emerson), 6-2, 6-1

Doubles

No. 1 Ð Mike Raymond/Chris Gutwaks (WNEC) def. Philip Quinaz/Utim Sahim (Emerson), 8-1

No. 2 Ð Jesse Rosen/Ethan Brown (Emerson) def. Tom Michaud/Aaron DiNoto (WNEC), 8-4

No. 3 Ð Kevin Hassett/Dave Stelmach (WNEC) def. Braden Aftergood/Justin Isbell (Emerson), 8-5

WNEC 9, Curry 0

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - Friday, April 26, 2002

Singles
Chris Gutwaks (WNEC) def. Chad Commers 6-1, 6-0
Mike Raymond (WNEC) def. Matt Williams 6-2, 6-4
Tom Michaud (WNEC) def. James Condlin 6-1, 6-1
Dan Matis (WNEC) def. Adam Souza 6-0, 6-4
Will Delahanty (WNEC) def. Jason Feldman 6-0, 6-2
WNEC wins sixth singles by forfeit

Doubles
Raymond/Gutwaks (WNEC) def. Williams/Souza 8-4
Michaud/Aaron DiNoto (WNEC) def. Commers/Condlin 8-4
WNEC wins third doubles by forfeit

WNEC 9, Worcester State 0

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - Tuesday, April 23, 2002

Singles
Mike Raymond (WNEC) def. Matt Johnston 6-2, 6-1
Chris Gutwaks (WNEC) def. Paul Brower 6-1, 6-1
Tom Michaud (WNEC) def. Tim Smith 6-1, 6-1
Dan Matis (WNEC) def. Mike Brown 6-1, 6-0
Dave Stelmach (WNEC) def. Jeremy Geary 6-1, 6-1
Will Delahanty (WNEC) def. Morse Robert 6-0, 6-1

Doubles
Raymond/Gutwaks (WNEC) def. Johnston/Brower 8-3
Michaud/Aaron DiNoto (WNEC) def. Smith/Brown 8-0
Stelmach/Kevin Hassett (WNEC) def. Geary/Theo Atoqho 8-1

UMass-Dartmouth 8, WNEC 1

NORTH DARTMOUTH, Mass. - Sunday, April 21, 2002

Singles
Volker Arnold (UMD) def. Chris Gutwaks 6-0, 6-0
Mike Raymond (WNEC) def. Romain Vernois 4-6, 6-0, 6-4
Todd Cabral (UMD) def. Tom Michaud 6-4, 6-0
Dan Cohen (UMD) def. Dan Matis 6-1, 7-5
Tim Warren (UMD) def. Dave Stelmach 6-4, 7-5
Frank Birkenstock (UMD) def. Will Delahanty 6-4, 6-1

Doubles
Arnold/Vernois (UMD) def. Gutwaks/Raymond 8-5
Cabral/Cohen (UMD) def. Michaud/Matis 8-6
Tim Warren/Jason Warren (UMD) def. Stelmach/Kevin Hassett 8-3

WNEC 5, Albertus Magnus 0*

NEW HAVEN , Conn. - Saturday, April 20, 2002

Singles
Mike Raymond (WNEC) def. John Damico 6-3, 6-3
Chris Gutwaks (WNEC) def. Anthony Kane 6-3, 7-6 (7-5)
Tom Michaud (WNEC) def. C.J. Roper 6-2, 6-2
Dan Matis (WNEC) def. Anthony Guido 6-1, 6-1
Dave Stelmach (WNEC) def. Tom Brandt 6-0, 6-1
Will Delahanty (WNEC) led John Adams 6-1, 3-3, susp.

Doubles
Raymond/Gutwaks (WNEC) led Kane/Guido 2-1, susp.
Damico/Roper (AMC) led Michaud/Aaron DiNoto 4-2, susp.
Stelmach/Kevin Hassett vs. Adams/Mike Abbey (not played)

* Full match not completed due to rain, but match is official since 5 matches were completed

DAN MATIS NAMED GNAC ROOKIE-OF-THE-WEEK

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (Apr. 16, 2002) — Western New England College freshman Dan Matis (East Lyme, CT — East Lyme High School) was named the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Men's Tennis Rookie-of-the-Week on Tuesday (Apr. 16) after defeating opponents from Wentworth Institute of Technology and Norwich University at the No. 4 singles position.

WNEC 6, Western Connecticut 3

DANBURY, Conn. - Tuesday, April 16, 2002

Singles
Max Barry (WCSU) def. Chris Gutwaks 6-1, 6-3
Mike Raymond (WNEC) def. Ryan Adamonis 6-3, 6-1
Ryan Pilner (WCSU) def. Tom Michaud 6-4, 6-3
Mitch Case (WCSU) def. Dan Matis 6-3, 2-6, 6-4
Dave Stelmach (WNEC) def. Rob Brundage 6-4, 6-1
Kevin Hassett (WNEC) def. Joe Cajigal 7-6 (7-3), 6-1

Doubles
Raymond/Gutwaks (WNEC) def. Barry/Adamonis 8-0
Michaud/Aaron DiNoto (WNEC) def. Case/Brundage 8-6
Stelmach/Hassett (WNEC) def. Nick Zabrecky/Austin Greenfield 8-1

Springfield 6, WNEC 1*

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - Monday, April 15, 2002

Singles
Jason Loeb (SC) def. Chris Gutwaks 6-2, 6-1
Yuta Yoshii (SC) def. Mike Raymond 6-3, 6-4
Alex Spence (SC) def. Tom Michaud 7-5, 6-7 (3-7), (10-5)
Chris Sweeney (SC) def. Dan Matis 7-5, 6-3
Brad Boisvert (SC) def. Dave Stelmach 6-4, 6-1
Will Delahanty (WNEC) def. Chris Broises 6-4, 6-0

Doubles
Raymond/Gutwaks (WNEC) def. Loeb/Yoshii 8-6
Spence/Ben Folsom (SC) def. Michaud/Aaron DiNoto 8-4
Sweeney/Boisvert (SC) def. Stelmach/Kevin Hassett 8-1

* Match played under the seven-point scoring system (doubles is worth one point)

WNEC 8, Norwich 1

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - Saturday, April 13, 2002

Singles
Mike Raymond (WNEC) def. Ziga Ivanic 6-4, 6-1
Chris Gutwaks (WNEC) def. Mike Stearns 6-0, 6-1
Tom Michaud (WNEC) def. Shawn Smith 6-0, 6-0
Dan Matis (WNEC) def. Marshall Lee 6-3, 6-1
Aaron Lee (NU) def. Dave Stelmach 6-3, 4-6, 7-6
Will Delahanty (WNEC) def. Scott McCollough 6-2, 6-2

Doubles
Raymond/Gutwaks (WNEC) def. Ivanic/M. Lee 8-1
Michaud/Aaron DiNoto (WNEC) def. Stearns/Smith 8-2
Stelmach/Kevin Hassett (WNEC) def. A. Lee/Phil Fousek 8-3

WNEC 9, Wentworth 0

BOSTON, Mass. - Tuesday, April 9, 2002

Singles
Chris Gutwaks (WNEC) def. Dennis Colwell 6-1, 6-4
Mike Raymond (WNEC) def. Dave Zeloko 6-4, 6-0
Tom Michaud (WNEC) def. Chris Fogg 6-4, 6-2
Dan Matis (WNEC) def. Brian Banusiewicz 6-1, 6-0
Dave Stelmach (WNEC) def. Naum Phan 6-1, 6-1
Will Delahanty (WNEC) def. Steve Allara 6-3, 6-7 (2-7), (7-1)

Doubles
Raymond/Gutwaks (WNEC) def. Colwell/Fogg 8-3
Michaud/Matis (WNEC) def. Zeloko/Phan 8-3
Stelmach/Kevin Hassett (WNEC) def. Banusiewicz/Andy Chapp 8-0

WNEC 5, Johnson & Wales 4

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - Saturday, April 6, 2002

Singles
Mike Raymond (WNEC) def. Justin Parras 6-3, 6-2
Chris Gutwaks (WNEC) def. Nick Daugherty 6-4, 6-4
Tom Michaud (WNEC) def. Tate Rubenstein 3-6, 6-2, 6-2
Markus Skold (JWU) def. Dan Matis 3-6, 6-2, 6-4
Rory Samet (JWU) def. Dave Stelmach 6-1, 6-1
Aaron Carnegie (JWU) def. Will Delahanty 4-6, 6-0, 6-2

Doubles
Raymond/Gutwaks (WNEC) def. Parras/Skold 9-7
Daugherty/Rubenstein (JWU) def. Michaud/Aaron DiNoto 8-4
Stelmach/Kevin Hassett (WNEC) def. Carnegie/Matt Rooney8-5

WNEC 5, WPI 2*

WORCESTER, Mass. - Tuesday, April 2, 2002

Singles
Orest Skoplyak (WPI) def. Chris Gutwaks 7-6 (8-6), 1-6, 6-3
Mike Raymond (WNEC) def. Steve Fleck 6-4, 6-3
Tom Michaud (WNEC) def. Chris Lepper 6-2, 7-6 (7-2)
Dan Matis (WNEC) def. Matt Leach 6-3, 6-0
Minh Hugnh (WPI) def. Kevin Hassett 2-6, 6-4, 5-5 (10-8)
Will Delahanty (WNEC) def. Jeremy Couts 6-0, 7-6 (10-8)

Doubles
Raymond/Gutwaks (WNEC) def. Skoplyak/Fleck 8-0
Michaud/Aaron DiNoto (WNEC) def. Lepper/Kevin Jorczak 8-4
Matis/Dave Stelmach (WNEC) def. Dan Pestor/Rob Garnett 8-3

* Match played under the seven-point scoring system (doubles is worth one point)

WNEC 8, Suffolk 1

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Friday, March 29, 2002

Singles
Mike Raymond (WNEC) def. Karim Vegas 6-1, 6-3
Chris Gutwaks (WNEC) def. Oscar Canas 6-2, 7-6 (7-4)
Tom Michaud (WNEC) def. Angel Andreau 6-1, 6-0
Dan Matis (WNEC) def. Carlos Castro 6-1, 6-4
Henrique Hernandez (SU) def. Kevin Hassett 7-5, 6-4
Will Delahanty (WNEC) def. Matt Foley 6-2, 6-2

Doubles
Raymond/Gutwaks (WNEC) def. Canas/Andreau 8-3
Michaud/Aaron DiNoto (WNEC) def. Vegas/Castro 8-2
Matis/Dave Stelmach (WNEC) def. David Onessimo/Isacc Stahl 8-5

Emerson 5, WNEC 4

BOSTON, Mass. - Wednesday, March 27, 2002

Singles
Mike Raymond (WNEC) def. Philip Quinaz 6-3, 3-6, 6-1
Chris Gutwaks (WNEC) def. Utim Sahim 1-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7-2)
Tom Michaud (WNEC) def. Ethan Brown 6-3, 6-4
Braden Aftergood (EC) def. Dan Matis 6-4, 6-3
Jesse Rosen (EC) def. Kevin Hassett 6-2, 6-1
Ben Soe (EC) def. Will Delahanty 6-4, 6-2

Doubles
Raymond/Gutwaks (WNEC) def. Quinaz/Sahim 8-3
Brown/Rosen (EC) def. Michaud/Aaron DiNoto 5-4 (7-5)
Aftergood/Justin Isbell (EC) def. Matis/Delahanty 8-4

Haverford, PA. 9, WNEC 0

ORLANDO, Fla. - Saturday, March 16, 2002

Singles
Andrew Law (HC) def. Chris Gutwaks 6-4, 7-5
Carl Lederman (HC) def. Mike Raymond 6-3, 7-5
Aaron Scherb (HC) def. Tom Michaud 6-1, 6-1
Kevin Meyers (HC) def. Kevin Hassett 6-4, 6-4
Mike Seiveat (HC) def. Dan Matis 6-3, 6-3
Dave Alff (HC) def. Will Delahanty 7-6 (8-6), 6-1

Doubles
Ryan Bowman/Matt Stein (HC) def. Gutwaks/Raymond 8-2
Lederman/Plain (HC) def. Michaud/Aaron DiNoto 8-1
Scherb/George Bulman (HC) def. Matis/Delahanty 8-1

Vassar 7, WNEC 2

ORLANDO, Fla. - Wednesday, March 13, 2002

Singles
Jake Maslikowski (VC) def. Chris Gutwaks 6-0, 6-2
Ben Leffler (VC) def. Mike Raymond 7-5, 6-1
Tom Michaud (WNEC) def. Davis Rhodes 6-4, 6-4
John Liszewski (VC) def. Kevin Hassett 6-1, 6-0
Eric Weinstein (VC) def. Will Delahanty 6-2, 6-1
Aaron Brookner (VC) def. Dan Matis 6-3, 6-1

Doubles
Gutwaks/Raymond (WNEC) def. Maslikowski/Brookner 9-7
Leffler/Nat Bruhn (VC) def. Michaud/Aaron DiNoto 8-2
Rhodes/Roger Kueny (VC) def. Delahanty/Matis 8-2

2002 PREVIEW

VETERAN-LED GOLDEN BEARS
AIM FOR GNAC TITLE

By MIKE RAYMOND '02

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — The 2001 season will go down in the books as the most successful one in team history, but the Golden Bears tennis squad wants more.

Last season, the team finished with an 11-2 overall record, which included an undefeated trek through the conference regular season. However, the surging Golden Bears were once again upended in the conference championship tournament, finishing second to Johnson & Wales University.

This season, the team returns every impact player with the exception of graduated senior Bryan Hanson (Wantagh, NY), who owns the mantle of winningest player in school history. Leading the team this year are senior co-captains and doubles partners Mike Raymond (Vernon, CT) and Chris Gutwaks (Springfield, MA). The two combined for a 24-6 record at second and third singles, respectively, last year and look to prove just as formidable a tandem at the top two singles positions this season.

Other key returning players include seniors Kevin Hassett (Pembroke, MA) and Will Delahanty (Tobyhanna, PA). Juniors Tom Michaud (Manchester, CT) and Aaron DiNoto (Webster, NY) round out the veterans on the squad.

This year's team boasts a healthy dose of freshman talent as well, adding to the depth of the lineup. Matt Carona (Ardsley, NY), Joe Palombo (Ballston, NY), Dan Matis (East Lyme, CT), Chris Sorrell (Enfield, CT), and Dave Stelmach (Raynham, MA) will be counted on to carry on the program's winning tradition.

Second year head coach Jennifer Kolins says, "During our off-season training, this team exhibited a tremendous work ethic and desire to improve. I know this will carry on throughout the season, which will lead the team to another impressive record, and positive reputation."

The season will open on the team's Spring Break trip to Orlando, Florida, where they will face Vassar College and Haverford College in two challenging out of conference matchups. Other key matches include Springfield College, Nichols College, and conference rival Johnson & Wales University. Once again, the Golden Bears have the talent and potential for a successful season, and the conference tournament title is within reach.

News from the 2001 Season

WESTERN NEW ENGLAND FINISHED WITH 11-2 RECORD FOR BEST MARK IN SCHOOL HISTORY

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Western New England College's men's tennis team posted an 11-2 record this spring that was the best mark in school history. The Golden Bears, under the leadership of first-year coach Jennifer Kolins, also placed first in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) during the regular season with a perfect 5-0 record and finished second in the GNAC Tournament.

WESTERN NEW ENGLAND PLACES
SECOND AT GNAC TOURNAMENT

Saturday, April 28, 2001 - Cambridge, Mass.

TEAM RESULTS
1. Johnson & Wales University 19
2. Western New England College 13
3. Emerson College 4
4. Suffolk University 0

Note: One point is awarded for every first round win, two points for every final round win.

Flight "A" Singles
(1) Bryan Hanson (W) def. (4) Oscar Delpozo (S) 3-6, 6-3, 6-1
(3) Daniel Welander (JW) def. (2) David Chung (E) 6-0, 7-6
(3) Welander (JW) def. (1) Hanson (WNEC) 6-4, 6-3

Flight "B" Singles
(1) Mike Raymond (W) def. (4) Angel Andreau (S) 6-0, 6-0
(3) Philip Quinaz (E) def. (2) Justin Parras (JW) 6-3, 7-6 (7-5)
(1) Raymond (W) def. (3) Quinaz (E) 6-2, 6-1

Flight "C" Singles
(1) Nick Daugherty (JW) def. (4) Carlos Lindquist (S) 6-0, 6-0
(2) Chris Gutwaks (W) def. (3) Brad Aftergood (E) 6-0, 6-2
(1) Daugherty (JW) def. (2) Gutwaks (W) 6-4, 2-6, 6-3

Flight "D" Singles
(1) Tom Michaud (W) def. (4) Matt Foley (S) 6-0, 6-0
(3) Greg Powell (JW) def. (2) Jesse Rosen (E) 6-2, 6-4
(3) Powell (JW) def. (1) Michaud (W) 6-3, 6-2

Flight "E" Singles
(1) Rory Samet (JW) def. (4) Phil Scharf (S) 6-1, 6-1
(2) Will Delahanty (W) def. (3) Vivek Gomber (E) 6-2, 6-1
(1) Samet (JW) def. (2) Delahanty (W) 6-2, 6-1

Flight "F" Singles
(1) Kevin Hassett (W) def. (4) David Onessimo (S) 6-1, 6-1
(2) Mike Sindoni (JW) def. (3) Andrew Wishnia (E) 6-4, 6-2
(1) Hassett (W) def. (2) Sindoni (JW) 6-2, 7-5

Flight "A" Doubles
(1) Bryan Hanson/Mike Raymond (W) def.
(4) Justin Parras/Greg Powell (JW) 9-7

(2) David Chung/Philip Quinaz (E) def.
(3) Oscar Delpozo/Angel Andreau (S) 8-5

(2) Chung/Quina (E) def. (1) Hanson/Raymond (W) 9-8 (8-6)

Flight "B" Doubles
(1) Nick Daugherty/Rory Samet (JW) def.
(4) Carlos Lindquist/Matt Foley (S) 8-0

(2) Tom Michaud/Aaron DiNoto (W) def.
(3) Andrew Wishnia/Vivek Gomber (E) 8-3

(1) Daugherty/Samet (JW) def. (2) Michaud/DiNoto (W) 8-3

Flight "C" Doubles
(1) Chris Gutwaks/Will Delahanty (W) def.
(4) Jesse Rosen/Brad Aftergood (E) 8-3

(2) Daniel Welander/Phil Bell (JW) def.
(3) Phil Scharf/David Onessimo (S) 8-0

(2) Welander/Bell (JW) def. (1) Gutwaks/Delahanty (W) 8-6

SENIOR BRYAN HANSON SELECTED
THE WNEC MALE ATHLETE-OF-THE-WEEK

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Men's tennis captain Bryan Hanson (Wantagh, NY — Wantagh High School) was honored Tuesday (Apr. 24) as the Western New England College Male Athlete-of-the-Week.

Hanson, a senior, posted a 3-1 record at the No. 1 singles and a 4-0 mark at the No. 1 doubles positions as the Golden Bears captured all four matches to improve their record to 10-2 and 4-0 in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC). Hanson is sixth in the conference with a 19-4 record for an 82.6 winning percentage. He is 9-3 in singles competition and 10-1 in doubles action. Hanson, a psychology major, was selected the GNAC Player-of-the-Week on April 16 after winning all three singles matches and one doubles match.

WESTERN NEW ENGLAND 8, SUFFOLK 1

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - Monday, April 23, 2001

Singles
Bryan Hanson (WNEC) def. Mike Blake 4-6, 7-6 (10-8), 6-3
Mike Raymond (WNEC) def. Oscar Delpozo 7-5, 6-2
Chris Gutwaks (WNEC) won by forfeit
Tom Michaud (WNEC) won by forfeit
Will Delahanty (WNEC) won by forfeit
Kevin Hassett (WNEC) won by forfeit

Doubles
Blake/Delpozo (SU) def. Hanson/Raymond 9-7
Michaud/Aaron DiNoto (WNEC) won by forfeit
Gutwaks/Delahanty (WNEC) won by forfeit

WESTERN NEW ENGLAND 6, UMASS-DARTMOUTH 3

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - Sunday, April 22, 2001

Singles
Bryan Hanson (WNEC) def. James Green 6-0, 6-1
Mike Raymond (WNEC) def. Todd Cabral 7-5, 4-6, 6-4
Chris Gutwaks (WNEC) def. Chris Lumping 6-4, 7-6 (7-5)
Tom Michaud (WNEC) def. Jason Warren 6-1, 6-1
Brendon Bowers (UMD) def. Will Delahanty 7-5, 6-1
Trevor Cabral (UMD) def. Kevin Hassett 6-2, 6-1

Doubles
Hanson/Raymond (WNEC) def. Green/Lumping 8-1
Michaud/Aaron DiNoto (WNEC) def. Cabral/Bowers 8-3
Warren/Dan Cohen (UMD) def. Gutwaks/Delahanty 8-4

WESTERN NEW ENGLAND 9, ALBERTUS MAGNUS 0

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - Saturday, April 21, 2001

Singles
Bryan Hanson (WNEC) def. Kevin Routhier 6-4, 6-2
Mike Raymond (WNEC) def. John Damico 6-1, 6-2
Chris Gutwaks (WNEC) def. Anthony Kane 6-2, 6-4
Tom Michaud (WNEC) def. C.J. Roper 6-0, 6-2
Will Delahanty (WNEC) def. Seth Madden 3-6, 6-2, 6-1
Kevin Hassett (WNEC) def. Anthony Guido 6-1, 2-6, 6-4

Doubles
Hanson/Raymond (WNEC) def. Damico/Guido 8-0
Michaud/Aaron DiNoto (WNEC) def. Routhier/Kane 8-2
Gutwaks/Delahanty (WNEC) def. Roper/Madden 8-2

WESTERN NEW ENGLAND 7, EMERSON 2

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - Wednesday, April 18, 2001

Singles
Bryan Hanson (WNEC) def. David Chung 6-1, 6-0
Mike Raymond (WNEC) def. Vivek Gomber 6-0, 6-0
Chris Gutwaks (WNEC) def. Julian Abel 6-0, 6-0
Tom Michaud (WNEC) def. Jesse Rosen 6-3, 7-5
Braden Aftergood (EC) def. Aaron DiNoto 6-2, 6-2
Kevin Hassett (WNEC) def. Andrew Wishnia 6-7 (5-7), 6-2, 7-6 (9-7)

Doubles
Hanson/Raymond (WNEC) def. Chung/Matt Kramer 8-3
Rosen/Aftergood (EC) def. Michaud/DiNoto 8-5
Gutwaks/Will Delahanty (WNEC) def. Gomber/Abel 8-1

WESTERN NEW ENGLAND 5, SPRINGFIELD 4

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - Monday, April 16, 2001

Singles
Jason Loeb (SC) def. Bryan Hanson 6-4, 6-1
Yuta Yoshi (SC) def. Mike Raymond 6-4, 5-7, 7-5
Chris Gutwaks (WNEC) def. John Mullally 6-1, 6-1
Tom Michaud (WNEC) def. Brad Boisvert 6-0, 6-0
Chris Brouses (SC) def. Aaron DiNoto 6-1, 6-2
Chris Sweeney (SC) def. Kevin Hassett 6-3, 5-7, 6-2

Doubles
Hanson/Raymond (WNEC) def. Loeb/Yoshi 8-6
Michaud/DiNoto (WNEC) def. Mullally/Boisvert 9-8 (7-3)
Gutwaks/Hassett (WNEC) def. Brouses/Sweeney 8-4

WESTERN NEW ENGLAND 8, NORWICH 1

NORTHFIELD, Vermont. - Saturday, April 14, 2001

Singles
Bryan Hanson (WNEC) def. Steve Little 6-4, 2-6, 6-3
Mike Raymond (WNEC) def. Scott Paul 2-6, 6-2, 6-3
Chris Gutwaks (WNEC) def. Ziga Ivanic 7-6, 2-6, 6-3
Tom Michaud (WNEC) def. Cooper Steele 6-4, 6-3
Aaron DiNoto (WNEC) def. Tom Evans 6-2, 3-6, 7-6 (7-3)
Kevin Hassett (WNEC) def. Shawn Smith 6-3, 7-5

Doubles
Hanson/Raymond (WNEC) def. Little/Steele 8-4
Paul/Ivanic (NU) def. Michaud/DiNoto 8-4
Gutwaks/Hassett (WNEC) def. Smith/P.J. Mulcahey 8-1

WESTERN NEW ENGLAND 8, WENTWORTH 0

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - Tuesday, April 10, 2001

Singles
Bryan Hanson (WNEC) def. Tim Hebert 6-7 (4-7), 6-2, 6-1
Mike Raymond (WNEC) def. Chris Fogg 6-2, 6-1
Chris Gutwaks (WNEC) def. Gabe Llinas 6-0, 6-0
Tom Michaud (WNEC) def. Milton Yu 6-0, 6-1
Will Delahanty (WNEC) def. Dave Ray 6-0, 6-2
Aaron DiNoto (WNEC) def. Raj Bhangoo 6-0, 6-0

Doubles
Hanson/Raymond vs. Hebert/Fogg (did not play)
Michaud/DiNoto (WNEC) def. Llinas/Yu 8-1
Gutwaks/Kevin Hassett (WNEC) def. Ray/Bhangoo 8-3

JUNIOR MIKE RAYMOND SELECTED
AS THE WNEC MALE ATHLETE-OF-THE-WEEK

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Men's tennis standout Mike Raymond (Vernon, CT — Rockville High School) was honored Monday (Apr. 9) as the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Player-of-the-Week and Tuesday (Apr. 10) as the Western New England College Male Athlete-of-the-Week.

Raymond, a junior, captured all three of his singles and doubles matches in a 2-1 week as the Golden Bears improved their record to 4-2 and 1-0 in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC). His best performance was a pair of wins at the number two singles and number one doubles positions in a 5-4 victory at conference rival Johnson & Wales University. Raymond, a sport management major, is third in the GNAC with a 10-2 record (5-1 singles, 5-1 doubles) for an 83.3 winning percentage.

WESTERN NEW ENGLAND 5, JOHNSON & WALES 4

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island - Saturday, April 7, 2001

Singles
Bryan Hanson (WNEC) def. Justin Parras 7-5, 6-1
Mike Raymond (WNEC) def. Daniel Welander 6-4, 6-1
Nick Daugherty (J&W) def. Chris Gutwaks 6-3, 6-1
Tom Michaud (WNEC) def. Greg Powell 6-4, 6-1
Rory Samet (J&W) def. Will Delahanty 6-1, 6-1
Mike Sindoni (J&W) def. Aaron DiNoto 4-6, 6-2, 6-0

Doubles
Hanson/Raymond (WNEC) def. Parras/Powell 8-6
Welander/Daugherty (J&W) def. Michaud/DiNoto 8-2
Gutwaks/Delahanty (WNEC) def. Samet/Sindoni 8-6

NICHOLS 5, WESTERN NEW ENGLAND 4

DUDLEY, Mass. - Wednesday, April 4, 2001

Singles
Bryan Hanson (WNEC) def. Corey Ankstitus 6-2, 6-1
Mike Raymond (WNEC) def. Ryan Ankstitus 7-6 (10-8), 7-6 (8-6)
Justin Griffin (NC) def. Chris Gutwaks 6-3, 6-3
Josh Lee (NC) def. Tom Michaud 6-3, 6-1
Ty Kiefor (NC) def. Aaron DiNoto 6-0, 6-1
Will Delahanty (WNEC) def. Jack Cimino 2-0 ret.

Doubles
Hanson/Raymond (WNEC) def. Ankstitus/Ankstitus 8-6
Griffin/Lee (NC) def. Michaud/DiNoto 8-5
Kiefor/Eric Steen (NC) def. Gutwaks/Delahanty 8-3

WESTERN NEW ENGLAND 8, WPI 1

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - Tuesday, April 3, 2001

Singles
Bryan Hanson (WNEC) def. Orest Skoplyak 6-1, 6-2
Mike Raymond (WNEC) def. Joey Wong 6-1, 6-1
Chris Gutwaks (WNEC) def. Steve Lesser 6-2, 6-1
Tom Michaud (WNEC) def. Christoph Lepper 6-3, 6-1
Aaron DiNoto (WNEC) def. Jay Marineau 6-4, 6-3
Will Delahanty (WNEC) def. Ravi Srinivasan 6-1, 6-2

Doubles
Hanson/Raymond (WNEC) def. Skoplyak/Wong 8-5
Lesser/Lepper (WPI) def. Michaud/DiNoto 8-5
Gutwaks/Delahanty (WNEC) def. Marineau/Srinivasan 8-1

CHRIS GUTWAKS NAMED
MALE ATHLETE-OF-THE-WEEK

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Men's tennis standout Chris Gutwaks (Springfield, MA — Cathedral