Women's Tennis News Archive
Amy Dames Smith departing Linfield
- August 5th 2013
Longtime women's tennis coach and NCAA Compliance Director announces her resignation, accepting a new position as Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance and Academics at Concordia-Portland
Wildcats display growth, perseverance through strong finish - May 22nd 2013
Getting contributions from every player on a close-knit team, Linfield continues its trend of making every season-ending conference tournament Season in Review
Brigham and Nip voted to all-NWC squad - April 26th 2013
Junior Caroline Brigham repeats on the Northwest Conference all-league team while sophomore Kaila Nip makes her first appearance after leading the Wildcats to the conference tournament semifinals Complete NWC All-Star Team
Whitman bounces Linfield in NWC semifinal - April 19th 2013
The Missionaries deny the Wildcats a trip to the NCAA playoffs for the second straight season by virtue of a 6-0 victory at the NWC Tournament Results
Wildcats enter NWC Tournament as fourth seed - April 18th 2013
Linfield must get past Whitman, undefeated against conference foes, to secure a place in the championship match for the third straight season
'Cats roll Bearcats, await playoff news - April 12th 2013
Linfield does its part to make the Northwest Conference Tournament with an 8-1 victory over Willamette, but must wait and see how other matches around the league play out Results | Photo Gallery
Playoffs remain in reach for Wildcats - April 6th 2013
Linfield rallies from a 2-1 deficit after doubles to take a 6-3 road victory over Pacific Lutheran that keeps the ‘Cats in the hunt for a top-four finish Results
Pioneers complete sweep of Wildcats - April 5th 2013
Lewis & Clark takes all six singles flights en route to the 8-1 victory over Linfield as the Northwest Conference season begins to wind down Results
Wildcats wrap up Regals - March 23rd 2013
Linfield takes two of three doubles flights and four of six singles matches to earn the 6-3 nonconference victory over Cal Lutheran Results
Sizzling Pioneers take down Wildcats - March 22nd 2013
Lewis & Clark wins its ninth straight match at Linfield's expense, snaring a 7-2 home-court victory to remain in the hunt for a spot in the conference tournament Results
'Cats get swagger back with 6-3 win over Bruins - March 19th 2013
Linfield claims five of six singles flights to halt its losing streak at three and defeat Yamhill Country rival George Fox for the second time this season Box Score
Loggers rally for 5-4 victory over Wildcats - March 15th 2013
Facing a 2-1 hole after doubles, Puget Sound earns four points in singles to complete the upset bid and deliver Linfield its third Northwest Conference loss of the season Results
No. 18 Sewanee crushes Linfield, 9-0 - March 10th 2013
The Tigers squeak out a pair of doubles wins against a feisty Wildcat squad before cruising through all six singles flights in straight sets for the shutout victory Results
Leopards put kibosh on Wildcat win streak - March 9th 2013
Save for Kelly Wanatabe's singles victory, La Verne has its way in handing Linfield its first loss of the past five outings Results
Linfield whips up fourth straight win - March 2nd 2013
Claiming five of six singles flights against Willamette, the streaking Wildcats even their overall record as they near the midway point of the season Results
Wildcats earn biggest margin of victory yet - March 1st 2013
Linfield drops just three sets while cruising to a 8-1 victory over Pacific in the only regular-season matchup between the clubs Results
Total team effort propels 'Cats to second straight win - February 24th 2013
Linfield takes the second and third doubles flights along with three points in singles to edge Whitworth 5-4 in a hotly contested Northwest Conference matchup Results
Wildcats come through against Bruins - February 23rd 2013
Every Linfield player picks up at least one victory as the 'Cats stake an early doubles lead en route to a 7-2 win, their first of the year, over George Fox Results
Linfield cannot overcome doubles deficit, drops home opener - February 15th 2013
Pacific Lutheran claims all three doubles flights and the final point at No. 4 singles to upset the defending conference champion Wildcats, 5-4 Results
Jernstedt prevails, but Missionaries win the rest against 'Cats - February 9th 2013
Nationally ranked Whitman thumps Linfield 8-1 in a matchup of last year's top two Northwest Conference clubs Results
Defending regular season title big challenge for young Wildcats - February 8th 2013
Replacing its three-year No. 1 singles player and establishing chemistry at three new doubles matchups are keys to success for Linfield Season Outlook
Banana Slugs slip past Wildcats, 9-0 - February 8th 2013
UC-Santa Cruz sweeps through doubles action before doing the same in singles play to deny Linfield its first victory of the season Results
'Cats drop season opener to Portland State - January 26th 2013
Linfield comes up short in its first test of the season as the Division I Vikings roll to a 6-1 nonconference victory Results
'Cats compete in major fall tournament - September 24th 2012
Caroline Brigham's quarterfinal showing in singles and Kelly Watanabe and Kwynn Ecton's appearance in the consolation doubles final highlight the weekend at the USTA/ITA Regional Championships in Walla Walla
Total Team Effort - June 8th 2012
Depth and unity are the pillars of success for the Wildcats as they tie up another Northwest Conference regular-season championship Season in Review
Olbrich knocked out of NCAA singles tournament - May 24th 2012
Senior Abby Olbrich suffers a first-round loss to a seasoned opponent at the NCAA Division III Women's Tennis Championships Complete Bracket
West Region Senior Player of the Year poised for big finish - May 23rd 2012
Abby Olbrich looks to put a stamp on her memorable career with a solid showing at the Division III Tennis Championships in Cary, N.C. Complete Singles Draw | Championship Website
NCAA doles out singles invitation to Olbrich - May 9th 2012
Senior all-star Abby Olbrich earns an extension to her final collegiate tennis season with a spot in the individual national tournament, held May 24-26 in Cary, N.C. Complete Singles Field
Whitman stuns 'Cats in title match - April 22nd 2012
The second-seeded Missionaries spoil Linfield's hopes for a perfect record against league opponents and second consecutive NWC women's tennis tournament championship with a 5-1 upset on the Wildcats' home court Statistics | Championship Website | Photo Gallery |
'Cats one win away from NCAAs - April 21st 2012
After dispatching Willamette 5-0, Linfield must now defeat Whitman for the third time this season to gain the league's automatic bid to the national tournament Statistics | Championship Website
Four 'Cats get all-NWC nod - April 20th 2012
Abby Olbrich becomes a four-time all-star, Caroline Brigham picks up her second all-league honors, Kiana Nip is the NWC Sportswoman of the Year and Amy Dames Smith is tabbed as the NWC Coach of the Year
Game, Set, Match for Powerhouse Senior - April 19th 2012
Fueled by an unrelenting competitive nature, Linfield star Abby Olbrich is every coach's dream
NWC Netters Descending on Linfield - April 17th 2012
The road to the NCAA Women's Tennis Championships goes through McMinnville as four teams share the same goal of capturing the league's automatic playoff berth Tournament Preview | Championship Web Site | Visitors Guide |
A Perfect Senior Day - April 13th 2012
Linfield gifts seniors Abby Olbrich and Kiana Nip with a 7-2 win over Puget Sound that caps off an undefeated season in the NWC for the 'Cats and locks up the top seed in the league tournament Statistics | Photo Gallery
Ahoy, first place! - April 7th 2012
The 'Cats sail onto Whitworth's home court and pillage the Pirates for a 6-3 win that all but assures Linfield's first regular-season championship in four seasons Statistics
Whitman wages war that Wildcats withstand - April 6th 2012
Facing a 3-0 hole after doubles, the Missionaries nearly complete the comeback, but clutch singles victories by sisters Kaila and Kiana Nip help Linfield avoid the upset Statistics
'Cats drop two more in southern California - March 31st 2012
Linfield manages just three total points in two nonconference matches against two of the nation's best teams in Claremont-Mudd-Scripps and UC-Santa Cruz CMS Statistics | UCSC Statistics
Middlebury wins a catfight - March 30th 2012
The No. 7 Panthers of Vermont prove they are worthy of their lofty ranking with a 9-0 defeat of the Wildcats in a nonconference tilt in southern California Statistics
Olbrich nets NWC weekly honors - March 20th 2012
As senior all-star Abby Olbrich continues to move up in the Linfield record books, the victories keep rolling in for the first-place Wildcats
Doubles decisions help Vikings dispatch 'Cats - March 18th 2012
Linfield and Division I Portland State go toe-to-toe in singles with three victories apiece, but the Vikings sweep the doubles flights to deal the Wildcats their first loss of the year Statistics
Olbrich leads first-place 'Cats over Pirates - March 17th 2012
Aided by Abby Olbrich’s 50th career singles victory, undefeated Linfield puts itself in the driver's seat in the Northwest Conference championship race with a 7-2 home-court victory over Whitworth Statistics
Wildcats own rematch against Boxers - March 16th 2012
Linfield wins its eighth straight match and completes the season sweep against Pacific with an 8-1 victory in Forest Grove Statistics
Olbrich reaches doubles milestone as 'Cats roll - March 10th 2012
Senior Abby Olbrich leads a clean sweep in doubles with her 50th career victory and Linfield wins its seventh straight match, 8-1 over Puget Sound Statistics
Linfield wraps up Willamette - March 3rd 2012
The 'Cats drop just their second doubles match of the year, but nearly everything else goes right in a 7-2 Northwest Conference victory over the visiting Bearcats Statistics
'Cats top Lutes to stay undefeated - March 2nd 2012
Linfield showcases some unknown talent in notching its fifth straight Northwest Conference victory, a decisive 8-1 win over Pacific Lutheran Statistics
Pios become latest victims of Wildcat netters - February 25th 2012
Linfield continues to feast on Northwest Conference opponents, winning all three doubles flights for the fourth consecutive match en route to the 8-1 victory over Lewis & Clark Statistics
Wildcats dominate Bruins - February 24th 2012
Linfield rolls through the doubles flights and sweeps through all six singles matches in straight sets to earn the 9-0 victory over George Fox Statistics
Location, time changes for George Fox match - February 23rd 2012
Friday's women's match against the Bruins has been proactively moved to the Tualatin Hills Tennis Center in Beaverton at 1 p.m. due to forecasted rainy conditions Directions to Tualatin Hills Tennis Center
Linfield downs talented Whitman club - February 18th 2012
Sweeping doubles play and winning three of six singles flights, the Wildcats improve to 2-0 on the year with a quality 6-3 win over the Missionaries Statistics
Aiming for a Repeat - February 17th 2012
With a talented and battle-tested Abby Olbrich leading the charge, the Wildcats have sights set on back-to-back Northwest Conference tournament titles Season Outlook | 2012 Schedule
'Cats start the year with a W - February 17th 2012
Linfield cruises to an easy 9-0 home-court victory over Pacific in the Northwest Conference opener for both clubs Statistics
Olbrich pockets two runner-up finishes at USTA/ITA tourney - October 3rd 2011
Senior Abby Olbrich reaches the championship round of the singles tournament and also teams with sophomore Caroline Brigham to place second in doubles at the USTA/ITA Pacific Northwest Fall Championships
Longtime women's tennis coach and NCAA Compliance Director announces her resignation, accepting a new position as Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance and Academics at Concordia-Portland
Wildcats display growth, perseverance through strong finish - May 22nd 2013
Getting contributions from every player on a close-knit team, Linfield continues its trend of making every season-ending conference tournament Season in Review
Brigham and Nip voted to all-NWC squad - April 26th 2013
Junior Caroline Brigham repeats on the Northwest Conference all-league team while sophomore Kaila Nip makes her first appearance after leading the Wildcats to the conference tournament semifinals Complete NWC All-Star Team
Whitman bounces Linfield in NWC semifinal - April 19th 2013
The Missionaries deny the Wildcats a trip to the NCAA playoffs for the second straight season by virtue of a 6-0 victory at the NWC Tournament Results
Wildcats enter NWC Tournament as fourth seed - April 18th 2013
Linfield must get past Whitman, undefeated against conference foes, to secure a place in the championship match for the third straight season
'Cats roll Bearcats, await playoff news - April 12th 2013
Linfield does its part to make the Northwest Conference Tournament with an 8-1 victory over Willamette, but must wait and see how other matches around the league play out Results | Photo Gallery
Playoffs remain in reach for Wildcats - April 6th 2013
Linfield rallies from a 2-1 deficit after doubles to take a 6-3 road victory over Pacific Lutheran that keeps the ‘Cats in the hunt for a top-four finish Results
Pioneers complete sweep of Wildcats - April 5th 2013
Lewis & Clark takes all six singles flights en route to the 8-1 victory over Linfield as the Northwest Conference season begins to wind down Results
Wildcats wrap up Regals - March 23rd 2013
Linfield takes two of three doubles flights and four of six singles matches to earn the 6-3 nonconference victory over Cal Lutheran Results
Sizzling Pioneers take down Wildcats - March 22nd 2013
Lewis & Clark wins its ninth straight match at Linfield's expense, snaring a 7-2 home-court victory to remain in the hunt for a spot in the conference tournament Results
'Cats get swagger back with 6-3 win over Bruins - March 19th 2013
Linfield claims five of six singles flights to halt its losing streak at three and defeat Yamhill Country rival George Fox for the second time this season Box Score
Loggers rally for 5-4 victory over Wildcats - March 15th 2013
Facing a 2-1 hole after doubles, Puget Sound earns four points in singles to complete the upset bid and deliver Linfield its third Northwest Conference loss of the season Results
No. 18 Sewanee crushes Linfield, 9-0 - March 10th 2013
The Tigers squeak out a pair of doubles wins against a feisty Wildcat squad before cruising through all six singles flights in straight sets for the shutout victory Results
Leopards put kibosh on Wildcat win streak - March 9th 2013
Save for Kelly Wanatabe's singles victory, La Verne has its way in handing Linfield its first loss of the past five outings Results
Linfield whips up fourth straight win - March 2nd 2013
Claiming five of six singles flights against Willamette, the streaking Wildcats even their overall record as they near the midway point of the season Results
Wildcats earn biggest margin of victory yet - March 1st 2013
Linfield drops just three sets while cruising to a 8-1 victory over Pacific in the only regular-season matchup between the clubs Results
Total team effort propels 'Cats to second straight win - February 24th 2013
Linfield takes the second and third doubles flights along with three points in singles to edge Whitworth 5-4 in a hotly contested Northwest Conference matchup Results
Wildcats come through against Bruins - February 23rd 2013
Every Linfield player picks up at least one victory as the 'Cats stake an early doubles lead en route to a 7-2 win, their first of the year, over George Fox Results
Linfield cannot overcome doubles deficit, drops home opener - February 15th 2013
Pacific Lutheran claims all three doubles flights and the final point at No. 4 singles to upset the defending conference champion Wildcats, 5-4 Results
Jernstedt prevails, but Missionaries win the rest against 'Cats - February 9th 2013
Nationally ranked Whitman thumps Linfield 8-1 in a matchup of last year's top two Northwest Conference clubs Results
Defending regular season title big challenge for young Wildcats - February 8th 2013
Replacing its three-year No. 1 singles player and establishing chemistry at three new doubles matchups are keys to success for Linfield Season Outlook
Banana Slugs slip past Wildcats, 9-0 - February 8th 2013
UC-Santa Cruz sweeps through doubles action before doing the same in singles play to deny Linfield its first victory of the season Results
'Cats drop season opener to Portland State - January 26th 2013
Linfield comes up short in its first test of the season as the Division I Vikings roll to a 6-1 nonconference victory Results
'Cats compete in major fall tournament - September 24th 2012
Caroline Brigham's quarterfinal showing in singles and Kelly Watanabe and Kwynn Ecton's appearance in the consolation doubles final highlight the weekend at the USTA/ITA Regional Championships in Walla Walla
Total Team Effort - June 8th 2012
Depth and unity are the pillars of success for the Wildcats as they tie up another Northwest Conference regular-season championship Season in Review
Olbrich knocked out of NCAA singles tournament - May 24th 2012
Senior Abby Olbrich suffers a first-round loss to a seasoned opponent at the NCAA Division III Women's Tennis Championships Complete Bracket
West Region Senior Player of the Year poised for big finish - May 23rd 2012
Abby Olbrich looks to put a stamp on her memorable career with a solid showing at the Division III Tennis Championships in Cary, N.C. Complete Singles Draw | Championship Website
NCAA doles out singles invitation to Olbrich - May 9th 2012
Senior all-star Abby Olbrich earns an extension to her final collegiate tennis season with a spot in the individual national tournament, held May 24-26 in Cary, N.C. Complete Singles Field
Whitman stuns 'Cats in title match - April 22nd 2012
The second-seeded Missionaries spoil Linfield's hopes for a perfect record against league opponents and second consecutive NWC women's tennis tournament championship with a 5-1 upset on the Wildcats' home court Statistics | Championship Website | Photo Gallery |
'Cats one win away from NCAAs - April 21st 2012
After dispatching Willamette 5-0, Linfield must now defeat Whitman for the third time this season to gain the league's automatic bid to the national tournament Statistics | Championship Website
Four 'Cats get all-NWC nod - April 20th 2012
Abby Olbrich becomes a four-time all-star, Caroline Brigham picks up her second all-league honors, Kiana Nip is the NWC Sportswoman of the Year and Amy Dames Smith is tabbed as the NWC Coach of the Year
Game, Set, Match for Powerhouse Senior - April 19th 2012
Fueled by an unrelenting competitive nature, Linfield star Abby Olbrich is every coach's dream
NWC Netters Descending on Linfield - April 17th 2012
The road to the NCAA Women's Tennis Championships goes through McMinnville as four teams share the same goal of capturing the league's automatic playoff berth Tournament Preview | Championship Web Site | Visitors Guide |
A Perfect Senior Day - April 13th 2012
Linfield gifts seniors Abby Olbrich and Kiana Nip with a 7-2 win over Puget Sound that caps off an undefeated season in the NWC for the 'Cats and locks up the top seed in the league tournament Statistics | Photo Gallery
Ahoy, first place! - April 7th 2012
The 'Cats sail onto Whitworth's home court and pillage the Pirates for a 6-3 win that all but assures Linfield's first regular-season championship in four seasons Statistics
Whitman wages war that Wildcats withstand - April 6th 2012
Facing a 3-0 hole after doubles, the Missionaries nearly complete the comeback, but clutch singles victories by sisters Kaila and Kiana Nip help Linfield avoid the upset Statistics
'Cats drop two more in southern California - March 31st 2012
Linfield manages just three total points in two nonconference matches against two of the nation's best teams in Claremont-Mudd-Scripps and UC-Santa Cruz CMS Statistics | UCSC Statistics
Middlebury wins a catfight - March 30th 2012
The No. 7 Panthers of Vermont prove they are worthy of their lofty ranking with a 9-0 defeat of the Wildcats in a nonconference tilt in southern California Statistics
Olbrich nets NWC weekly honors - March 20th 2012
As senior all-star Abby Olbrich continues to move up in the Linfield record books, the victories keep rolling in for the first-place Wildcats
Doubles decisions help Vikings dispatch 'Cats - March 18th 2012
Linfield and Division I Portland State go toe-to-toe in singles with three victories apiece, but the Vikings sweep the doubles flights to deal the Wildcats their first loss of the year Statistics
Olbrich leads first-place 'Cats over Pirates - March 17th 2012
Aided by Abby Olbrich’s 50th career singles victory, undefeated Linfield puts itself in the driver's seat in the Northwest Conference championship race with a 7-2 home-court victory over Whitworth Statistics
Wildcats own rematch against Boxers - March 16th 2012
Linfield wins its eighth straight match and completes the season sweep against Pacific with an 8-1 victory in Forest Grove Statistics
Olbrich reaches doubles milestone as 'Cats roll - March 10th 2012
Senior Abby Olbrich leads a clean sweep in doubles with her 50th career victory and Linfield wins its seventh straight match, 8-1 over Puget Sound Statistics
Linfield wraps up Willamette - March 3rd 2012
The 'Cats drop just their second doubles match of the year, but nearly everything else goes right in a 7-2 Northwest Conference victory over the visiting Bearcats Statistics
'Cats top Lutes to stay undefeated - March 2nd 2012
Linfield showcases some unknown talent in notching its fifth straight Northwest Conference victory, a decisive 8-1 win over Pacific Lutheran Statistics
Pios become latest victims of Wildcat netters - February 25th 2012
Linfield continues to feast on Northwest Conference opponents, winning all three doubles flights for the fourth consecutive match en route to the 8-1 victory over Lewis & Clark Statistics
Wildcats dominate Bruins - February 24th 2012
Linfield rolls through the doubles flights and sweeps through all six singles matches in straight sets to earn the 9-0 victory over George Fox Statistics
Location, time changes for George Fox match - February 23rd 2012
Friday's women's match against the Bruins has been proactively moved to the Tualatin Hills Tennis Center in Beaverton at 1 p.m. due to forecasted rainy conditions Directions to Tualatin Hills Tennis Center
Linfield downs talented Whitman club - February 18th 2012
Sweeping doubles play and winning three of six singles flights, the Wildcats improve to 2-0 on the year with a quality 6-3 win over the Missionaries Statistics
Aiming for a Repeat - February 17th 2012
With a talented and battle-tested Abby Olbrich leading the charge, the Wildcats have sights set on back-to-back Northwest Conference tournament titles Season Outlook | 2012 Schedule
'Cats start the year with a W - February 17th 2012
Linfield cruises to an easy 9-0 home-court victory over Pacific in the Northwest Conference opener for both clubs Statistics
Olbrich pockets two runner-up finishes at USTA/ITA tourney - October 3rd 2011
Senior Abby Olbrich reaches the championship round of the singles tournament and also teams with sophomore Caroline Brigham to place second in doubles at the USTA/ITA Pacific Northwest Fall Championships
