2011-12 San Francisco Men's Tennis News

May 2, 2012
Tu Earns All-Conference Honors
Thai Tu, a senior for the University of San Francisco men’s tennis team, has earned All-West Coast Conference second team honors as announced by the conference office Wednesday. The honor makes the third All-Conference selection for the Dons’ standout.

April 27, 2012
Men's Tennis Falls In Second Round To BYU
The University of San Francisco men’s tennis team finished the 2012 spring campaign Thursday, dropping a 4-0 decision to fourth-seeded Brigham Young University in the second round of the West Coast Conference Championships. The Dons entered the event seeded eighth and defeated fifth seeded Loyola Marymount.

April 26, 2012
Men's Tennis Downs LMU, Advances To Second Round Of WCC Championship
Behind a three-set clinching victory from Bernardo Sariava, the eighth-seeded University of San Francisco men’s tennis team defeated No. 5 Loyola Marymount Wednesday during the opening day of the 2012 West Coast Conference Championship in San Diego.

April 23, 2012
Men's Tennis Set To Open WCC Championship Against LMU
The University of San Francisco men’s tennis team has earned a eight seed into the 2012 West Coast Conference Tennis Championships, presented by the Andre Agassi Foundation for Education, as announced Sunday. The Tournament is schedule to take place at the Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego and will begin Wednesday, April 25 at 9:30 am.

April 20, 2012
Men's Tennis Spilts Matches In Pacific Northwest
The University of San Francisco men’s tennis team spilt a pair of matches over the weekend, defeating Gonzaga 4-3 before falling to Portland 6-1 to conclude the regular season. The Dons will now compete in the West Coast Conference Championship later this week in San Diego.

April 15, 2012
Hartwig Honored On Senior Day
The University of San Francisco men’s tennis team dropped a 7-0 decision to visiting San Diego Saturday at the Harbor Bay Club in Alameda. The match marked the annual Senior Day, in which the Dons honored senior Jacob Hartwig.

April 9, 2012
Men's Tennis Splits Singles in 4-3 Loss to Rival Gaels
SAN FRANCISCO – The University of San Francisco men's tennis team lost a tough one on Monday to Bay Area rival Saint Mary’s, 4-3, dropping the Dons to 1-4 in WCC play.

April 4, 2012
Dons Men's Tennis Bucked By Broncos
SAN FRANCISCO – The University of San Francisco men's tennis team was swept 7-0 by No. 34 Santa Clara on Wednesday in a dual played at the Olympic Club.

April 1, 2012
Dons Get Swept By Waves
MALIBU, (Calif.) – The University of San Francisco men's tennis team struggled on Sunday, falling 7-0 to No. 7 Pepperdine at the Ralphs-Straus Tennis Center in Malibu, Calif.

March 30, 2012
Men's Tennis Splits Singles Play in 4-3 Loss at LMU
LOS ANGELES – The University of San Francisco men's tennis team lost a tough 4-3 decision on Friday against Loyola Marymount, dropping the Dons to 1-1 in West Coast Conference play.

March 29, 2012
USF Men's Tennis Travels South For Matches Against LMU, Pepperdine

March 23, 2012
Men's Tennis Falls to Dartmouth 5-2
SAN FRANCISCO – The University of San Francisco men's tennis team dropped a 5-2 decision on Friday against No. 67 Dartmouth College at the Olympic Club.

March 20, 2012
Men's Tennis Takes Down Saint Mary's 5-2
The University of San Francisco men’s tennis team recorded a 5-2 victory Tuesday over West Coast Conference foe, Saint Mary’s in Moraga. The Dons rallied in singles play to take the win, which was highlighted by wins at the top four singles positions.

March 16, 2012
Men's Tennis Drops Two Matches
The USF Men's Tennis team dropped a 4-3 decision to the #50 ranked Oregon Ducks at the Pebble Beach Tennis Club Friday. The Dons dropped the doubles points but were able to get victories from Germain Bahri, Richard Bucalem, and Jacob Hartwig.

March 4, 2012
Dons' Men's Tennis Takes 4-3 Victory
San Francisco men’s tennis rallied from an early deficit to take a 4-3 win over UC Davis Sunday at the Marya Welch Tennis Center. The Dons’ Richard Bucalem secured the victory for the Green and Gold with a 6-4, 6-7, 7-5 win at No. 3.

February 27, 2012
Dons Tennis Match Versus Gaels Rescheduled

February 20, 2012
Dons Drop 5-2 Decision To Fresno State
San Francisco men’s tennis dropped a 5-2 decision to visiting Fresno State Monday at the California Tennis Club in San Francisco. The Dons earned their two points, thanks to victories in singles play.

February 18, 2012
Men's Tennis Falls At San Diego State
Richard Bucalem and Jacob Hartwig earned singles victories Saturday as the USF men’s tennis team dropped a 5-2 decision to San Diego State at the Aztec Tennis Center in San Diego, Calif.

February 11, 2012
Dons Falls to Nationally-Ranked Mustangs
Saturday, the University of San Francisco men's tennis team dropped a 6-0 decision to No. 54 Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo. The two teams only competed in singles, as the match was halted prior to doubles due to darkness.

February 8, 2012
Men's Tennis Falls 5-2 At No. 33 Fresno State
Jacob Hartwig and Richard Bucalem recorded singles victories Wednesday as the San Francisco men’s tennis team dropped a 5-2 decision to No. 33 Fresno State in Fresno.

February 4, 2012
Hartwig Earns Victory As Dons Fall
Jacob Hartwig garnered a singles victory Saturday, as the USF men’s tennis team dropped a 5-2 decision to Pacific at the Bay Club in Alameda. The Dons also got on the board, earning the early doubles point.

February 2, 2012
Men's Tennis Falls Late To Nevada
The University of San Francisco men’s tennis team battled to the end, but fell 4-3 to Nevada Thursday in San Francisco. The Dons, who were off to a strong 3-0 start, faltered late in singles action.

January 29, 2012
Dons Open Season With 7-0 Win Over Sacramento State
The San Francisco men’s tennis team opened the 2012 campaign Saturday with a sweep of Sacramento State in Tucson, Arizona. The Dons had to battle tough for the win, though, as the Hornets took three singles matches into the third set.

January 28, 2012
Men's Tennis Battles No. 4 Arizona, Drops 4-3 Decision
The University of San Francisco men’s tennis team battled to a tough 4-3 loss against No. 54 Arizona Sunday in Tucson. Highlighting the afternoon for the Dons was two straight-set victories at the top singles positions.

January 10, 2012
USF Men's Tennis Team Ranked No. 67 In Nation
The University of San Francisco men’s tennis team will once again start the season as one of the Top 75 Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) teams in the country. The Dons will start the season ranked No. 67 in the country and will play their first match against number No. 35 Fresno State in their first dual match on January 21, 2012.

December 20, 2011
Bartlett Named USF Director of Tennis, Pires de Almedia Named Associate Head Coach
Longtime head men’s tennis coach Peter Bartlett will move into the newly created position of Director of Tennis at the University of San Francisco as announced today by Director of Athletics Scott Sidwell. The longest tenured head coach at USF, Bartlett will assume responsibilities for both tennis programs effective immediately.

October 21, 2011
Tu Advances To Round of 16 At ITA Northwest Regional
Last weekend, during the ITA Northwest Regionals in Seattle, Wash., the University of San Francisco men’s tennis team advanced two Dons to the Round of 32 in the singles main draw. Highlighting the event was a Round of 16 appearance by Thai Tu, who was an eight seed in the field.

October 16, 2011
Tu Takes Home Consolation Title At Battle In The Bay
Thai Tu of the University of San Francisco men's tennis team earned a three-set victory Sunday to win the Singles Consolation Bracket at the annual Battle In The Bay at the California Tennis Club in San Francisco.

October 15, 2011
Tu Advances To Consolation Final Scheduled For Sunday
Thai Tu of the University of San Francisco men’s tennis team advanced to the finals of the Singles Consolation Draw Saturday during the third day of the Battle In The Bay at the California Tennis Club. The annual event hosted by the Dons will conclude Sunday.

October 14, 2011
Tu, DeCastro Garner Victories During Day 2 Of Battle In The Bay
The University of San Francisco men’s tennis team earned two victories in consolation play Friday as the Dons continued action at the 2011 Battle In the Bay Classic at the California Tennis Club. The four-day is an annual tournament hosted by the Dons.

October 13, 2011
2011 Battle In The Bay Brings High Level Tennis To San Francisco
This weekend, the University of San Francisco men’s tennis team will host the annual Battle in the Bay Classic, a Division I college tournament. The 2011 event will mark the third year of the Tournament, which is played at the California Tennis Club in San Francisco. The event will open to the public Thursday, October 13 to Sunday October 16.

October 13, 2011
Schumacher Earns Win On Opening Day of Battle In The Bay
William Schumacher garnered a victory for the University of San Francisco men’s tennis team Thursday, as the Dons hosted the opening day of the annual Battle In The Bay Tournament. The four-day event is held at the California Tennis Club.

October 10, 2011
USF Tennis and Harper For Kids Share Their Message
Through an exciting partnership with both the University of San Francisco men’s and women’s tennis teams, the Harper for Kids non-profit and the Dons have been taking their life skills programs to local school. Harper for Kids administers a youth life skills program for children based on the philosophy of iconic UCLA coach John Wooden and his famed Pyramid of Success.

October 5, 2011
Tu, DeCastro End Inaugural Run At ITA All-American Championships
The University of San Francisco men’s tennis duo of Thai Tu and Mark DeCastro saw their run at the ITA All-American Championships end Wednesday. The duo, who represented USF at the event for the first time, had advanced into the third round of the qualifying doubles bracket.

October 4, 2011
Tu, DeCastro Enjoy Success At ITA All-American Championships
Thai Tu and Mark DeCastro of the University of San Francisco men’s tennis team enjoyed a highly success day, Tuesday, at the ITA All-American Championships in Tulsa, Okla. Tu earned a victory in his consolation singles match, while the duo combined to earn a spot in the third round of the Doubles round.

October 3, 2011
Tu Battles Hard During First ITA All-American Appearance
Thai Tu of the University of San Francisco men’s tennis team opened action in the qualifying round at the ITA All-American Classic Monday. Tu fell in the opening round, but will continue to play in the consolation round in Tulsa, Okla.

October 1, 2011
Tu, Castro Set To Open ITA All-American Championship In Tulsa
Monday, two members of the USF men’s tennis team will open the qualifying round at the 2011 ITA All-American Championship in Tulsa, Okla. Thai Tu will compete in the qualifying round in singles, while joining his double partner, Mark DeCastro, in doubles play.

September 13, 2011
Tu, Castro Named Qualifiers For ITA All-American Championships
Thai Tu and Mark DeCastro of the USF men’s tennis team have been named qualifiers for the 2011 ITA All-American Championship as announced by the ITA last week. Tu was named a qualifier in singles, while he will combine with DeCastro in doubles play.

September 1, 2011
2011 Battle In The Bay Classic Boasts Impressive Field
The field for the 2011 Battle In The Bay Classic is set and boasts an impressive line-up. This year, seven nationally-ranked teams will compete in the annual event held at the California Tennis Club.