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ABILENE, Texas – Coming off a 5-1 victory over Central Oklahoma in the first round of the NCAA South Central Regional Tournament, the Hilltoppers of St. Edward's looked to knock off the number one seed Abilene Christian in the finals. However, a...
ABILENE, Texas – The 36th-ranked St. Edward’s women’s tennis team defeated #26 Central Oklahoma, 5-1, Monday morning in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament at Eager Tennis Pavilion.
St. Edward’s (14-19) started off play in...
AUSTIN, Texas – The St. Edward's University women's tennis team is headed to Abilene, Texas Monday to compete in the NCAA South Central Regional Tournament hosted by Abilene Christian. Fresh off a Heartland Conference Championship the...
AUSTIN, Texas – St. Edward's University took home the Heartland Conference Crown Saturday but that is not the only honor the 2012 women's tennis team can boost. Five Hilltoppers were selected to the All-Heartland Team including Audrey...
AUSTIN, Texas – The Heartland Conference Tournament continued Saturday morning at the South Austin Tennis Courts. The St. Edward's Women's Tennis team finished their semifinal match against UA Fort Smith, winning 5-2 before playing in the...
AUSTIN, Texas - The St. Edward's women's tennis team will host the 2012 Heartland Conference Women's Tennis Championship this weekend at the South Austin Tennis Center. The two-day event will feature all six Heartland teams in a single-...
AUSTIN, Texas - The St. Edward's women's tennis team has canceled its matchup with Houston on Sunday due to projected inclement weather. There is no make-up date for the match.
Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Location | Time | Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/04 | #19 Midwestern State | Texas State | 11:00 am | - |
| 2/11 | Texas Sate | San Marcos | 10:00 am | - |
| 2/19 | Incarnate Word | San Antonio | 12:00 pm | - |
| 2/21 | Dallas Baptist | Home | 1:00 pm | - |
| 2/25 | St. Mary's | Home | 1:00 pm | - |
| 3/02 | UA-Ft. Smith | Plano | 1:00 pm | - |
| 3/03 | Southeastern Oklahoma State | Plano | 9:00 am | - |
| 3/03 | Collin County | Plano | 1:00 pm | - |
| 3/06 | #10 Rollins | Home | 2:00 pm | - |
| 3/10 | #6 Abilene Christian | Abilene | 10:00 am | - |
| 3/18 | New Mexico State | Home | 2:00 am | - |
| 3/18 | Newman | Home | 9:00 am | - |
| 3/19 | UT-Permian Basin | Home | 1:00 pm | - |
| 3/21 | #18 Cameron | Home | 1:00 pm | - |
| 3/24 | #19 Florida Southern | Home | 9:15 am | - |
| 3/26 | Williamette | Home | 1:00 pm | - |
| 3/30 | #27 Palm Beach Atlantic | Melbourne, Fla. | 10:00 am | - |
| 3/31 | #18 Nova Southeastern | Melbourne, Fla. | 10:00 am | - |
| 4/01 | #24 Florida Tech | Melbourne, Fla. | 9:00 am | - |
| 4/11 | #31 Tarleton State | Stephenville | 1:00 pm | - |
| 4/13 | #26 Central Oklahoma | Home | 10:00 am | - |
| 4/13 | Oklahoma Christian | Home | 2:00 pm | - |
| 4/21 | UA Fort Smith (HC Tournament) | Home (South Austin Tennis Center) | 11:00 am | - |
| 4/21 | Dallas Baptist (HC Tournament) | Home (South Austin Tennis Center) | 1:00 pm | - |
| 4/30 | vs. Central Oklahoma (NCAA Regional) | Abilene, Texas | 9:45 am | - |
| 5/01 | Abilene Christian (NCAA Regional) | Abilene | 9:45 am | - |
2011-12 Roster
| Name | Yr. | R/L | Hometown/Previous School |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Bain | Sr. | Right | Austin, Texas/Westlake HS |
| Summer Biggs | Fr. | Right | Austin, Texas/Bowie HS |
| Heather Brien | Sr. | Right | College Station, Texas/A&M-Consolidated |
| Francesca Chahor | Fr. | Right | Balneario Camboriu, Brazil/Colegio Unificado |
| Rafaela Haegele | Fr. | Right | Scheneberdigen, Germany/Otto-Hahn Gymnasium |
| Breanne Hesseltine | So. | Right | McKinney, Texas/Parish Episcopal HS |
| Alexandra Khadzhyan | Fr. | Right | Murmansk, Russia/Murmansck Secondary |
| Paige Rachel | Jr. | Right | Katy, Texas/Cinco Ranch HS |
| Samantha Siegel | Fr. | Right | Kemah, Texas/Clear Creek HS |
| Audrey Tompkins | Sr. | Right | Katy, Texas/Taylor HS |
| Brenda Niemeyer Head Coach |
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Brenda Niemeyer begins her third season as head coach of the St. Edward’s women’s tennis team. She guided the Hilltoppers to a second place finish in the Heartland Conference in each of her first two seasons. While on the hilltop, Niemeyer has coached eight players to the All-Heartland Conference team and one Heartland Conference Freshman of the Year. She wasrecognized for her success when she was named ITA Regional Coach of the Year in 2011.
Niemeyer ame to St. Edward's after spending three seasons as head professional for the Northside Independent School District and the Annemarie Tennis Center in San Antonio. Prior to that, she was the head coach at UT–San Antonio from 1999 until 2006. While at UTSA, Niemeyer posted a career record of 91-60. She led the Roadrunners to the Southland Conference Tournament Championship and the first-ever NCAA Tournament in 2002, as well as a Southern Conference championship in 2003. In her seven seasons at UT-San Antonio, Niemeyer produced 43 all-conference performers and was named Southland Conference Coach of the Year as well as ITA Regional Coach of the Year in 2003, when she lead the Roadrunners to a 21-4 record.
Niemeyer is very active in the community, having served on numerous boards and committees. She is currently a member of the United States Professional Tennis Association, United States Tennis Association, Texas Tennis Association, and the San Antonio Tennis Association (SATA). She has been recognized for her work by receiving the SATA Community Service Award, the Northside School District Community Service Award and the Special Olympics Award for Outstanding Work.
Niemeyer has been active in playing tennis since high school. Her playing career includes a junior college national championship, a consistent top-3 ranking in Texas women's singles and doubles, and a national championship in in the 30s national doubles.
Niemeyer received a bachelor’s degree in physical education from UT–San Antonio in 1985.
