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SHAW TENNIS READY FOR REGIONAL TOURNAMENT

INDIANAPOLIS - (May 6, 2008) The Men’s Tennis Team of Shaw University has been chosen as one of twelve competing institutions by the NCAA Division II Men’s and Women’s Tennis Committee for the 2008 Regional Tennis Tournament.

Led by ninth year Head Coach Sunday Enitan, the four time CIAA Champions will travel to Savannah, Georgia and face the Peach Belt’s Armstrong Atlantic State for the first round of play. Competition will begin Thursday, May 8^th at a pre-selected tournament site.

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Shaw’s Coach Named
2008 CIAA Men’s Tennis Coach of the Year

Raleigh, NC – (May 5, 2008) The CIAA office has announced the spring sports 2008 CIAA Coaches of the Year. For the fifth consecutive year, Sunday Enitan of Shaw University has been announced as the Men’s Tennis Coach of the Year. Coach Enitan led the CIAA powerful Bears to the Men’s conference title this season and continued play in the NCAA Division II Men’s Tennis Post-Season. This is his 4th Back to Back Championship in the Men's field. The Shaw Bears finished the regular season as an undefeated squad in conference play 4-0, 9-0, 11-5.

Congratulations are extended to Coach Enitan from the entire Shaw University Family for his continued and remarkable excellence!

NCAA DIVISION II REGIONAL RANKINGS

MEN’S TENNIS SHUTOUT SAINT PAUL’S

April 10, 2008 – Raleigh, NC – The Shaw University Men’s Tennis team totaled 18 straight won matches in their back-to-back battle with the Tigers of Saint Paul’s College. Between both games, the Bears were credited with serving 8 – 0 shutouts in 14 of the 18 matches; with the remaining four wins being classified as wins by default. Shaw was victorious in game one and game two by a score of 9 – 0. Men’s Tennis now has a record of 11 – 5 Overall and 9 – 0 CIAA.

MATCH ONE STATISTICS

MATCH TWO STATISTICS

MEN’S TENNIS TAGGED
WITH THREE CIAA ACCOLADES

April 8, 2008 – Hampton, VA – The Shaw University Men’s Tennis team swept all tennis awards this week. Junior Alexandra Lord-Andrade (pictured top left) (6 – 1 / 155 / Montreal, Canada / Recreation) was named Player of the Week as he played #1 Singles to serve shutouts in three games as well as secure wins in his last four matches. Freshman Kalada Kienka (pictured top right) (6 -3 / 160 / Lagos, Nigeria / Computer Science) was named Rookie of the Week as he played #4 singles to serve shutouts in four singles and in three doubles.

Alum and former standout tennis titan Coach Sunday Enitan was selected as the Coach of the Week as he has led the Bears to capture their first CIAA Western Division title as they remain undefeated in conference play.

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MEN’S TENNIS CONTINUES CIAA WINNING STREAK

April 3, 2008 – Raleigh, NC – Just before precipitation picked up to possibly postpone play, the Shaw University Men’s Tennis Team routed their rivals, the Saint Augustine’s College Falcons, 9 – 0 to increase their winning streak to seven. The Western Division Champions now have a record of 9 – 4 Overall and 7 – 0 CIAA.

MATCH SUMMARY / FINAL MATCH STATISTICS

MEN’S TENNIS TAKES THRONE AS KINGS OF THE WEST

April 2, 2008 – Raleigh, NC – The Shaw University Men’s Tennis Team secured their first CIAA Western Division crown after they displayed dominance in their divisional dual with the Golden Bulls of Johnson C. Smith University. The Bears were Eastern Divisional Champions the past eight seasons; prior to being drafted to the Western Division. The competition elapsed nearly four hours as Shaw defeated JCSU for the 8 – 1 triumph. Shaw sits on its throne with a record of 8 – 4 Overall and 6 – 0 CIAA.

MATCH SUMMARY FINAL MATCH STATISTICS

SHAW MEN’S TENNIS REMAIN UNDEFEATED IN CIAA PLAY

March 28, 2008 – Raleigh, NC – The Shaw University Men’s Tennis Team kept their untainted streak alive in conference play after they downed the Virginia Union University Panthers 9 – 0. The Men’s Tennis Team record is now 7 – 4 Overall and 5 – 0 CIAA.

In the singles competition, Shaw served 6 – 0, 6 – 0 shutouts in five out of six matches. The Bears athletic dominance carried over into the doubles competition as Shaw won the first two matches 8 – 0 and the final doubles match 8 – 1.

MATCH RESULTS

SHAW MEN’S & WOMEN’S TENNIS CONQUER CHOWAN

March 21, 2008 – Murfreesboro, NC – The Shaw University Men’s & Women’s Tennis Teams both took home road victories after their games against Chowan University. The Women’s Tennis Team defeated Chowan 6 – 3 as the Men’s Tennis Team shutout Chowan for a 9 – 0 success.

FINAL SUMMARY / MEN'S MATCH ONE

SHAW TENNIS COMPETES IN CIAA ROUND-UP

March 14, 16, 2008 – Petersburg, VA – The Shaw University Men’s and Women’s Tennis Team made their way to the campus of Virginia State University to compete in the CIAA Round-up. The Men’s Team swept up two victories with a 9 – 0 win over the Virginia Union University Panthers on March 14th and a 9 – 0 triumph over the Trojans of Virginia State University on March 16th. The Women’s Team tallied one win and one loss as they defeated the Lady Panthers of Virginia Union University 7 – 0 on March 14th, but dropped a loss to the Lady Trojans of Virginia State University, 7 – 2, on March 16th.

April 26, 2007

Shaw gets Div II Men’s Tennis Playoff Bids

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The NCAA Division II Men's and Women's Tennis Committee has selected the teams and 16 first and second round sites of the 2007 NCAA Division II Men’s Tennis Championships.

April 21, 2007

Shaw Clinches Its Third CIAA Men's Tennis Championship Crown

Bears' Ibukun Ilesanmi named Tournament's Most Valuable Player

PETERSBURG, VA – Shaw claimed the 2007 CIAA Men's Tennis Championship title for the third straight year, denying Johnson C. Smith a shot at the league crown. Shaw scored a 58 point victory on the campus of Virginia State University on Saturday afternoon. The Bears also received the league's automatic bid to the NCAA Division II Tournament. More

April 18, 2007

Ilesanmi Named Men’s Tennis Player of Year as Bears Claim Eastern Division Title

Petersburg, VA - The Bears of Shaw University have done it yet again, as they claim the 2007 Eastern Division regular season title. Shaw finished the regular season with an overall record of 14-6 and 11-1 record in conference play during the regular season. The Bears also look to repeat as CIAA Men’s Tennis Champions for the third year in the row. More

March 27, 2007

SHAW’S Ilesanmi & Enitan NAMED CIAA MEN’S TENNIS ROOKIE & COACH OF THE WEEK

HAMPTON, VA – Shaw University freshman Ibukun Ilesanmi has been selected as the CIAA Men’s Tennis Rookie of the Week and not only was he selected as the Rookie of the Week but Head Coach Sunday Enitan has been chosen as the Coach of the Week as well, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association announced Tuesday (March 27). More

March 11, 2007

Bears defeat Falcons 7-2 in Men’s Tennis Action

Raleigh, NC- The Bears of Shaw University bounced back after a tough 4-5 loss to the Golden Bulls of Johnson C. Smith University by defeating the Falcons of Saint Augustine’s College 7-2 in match play on Sunday. More

March 10, 2007

Bears fall 4-5 to J.C. Smith Men’s Tennis

Bears get First loss to Golden Bulls Since 2004

Raleigh, NC - For the first time since March of 2004, the Bears of Shaw University (2-5 overall, 0-1 CIAA) fell to the Golden Bulls of Johnson C. Smith University (9-6 overall, 4-0 CIAA) at home by a 5-4 count on Saturday. More

FIVE BEARS NAMED TO CIAA COMMISSIONER’S ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM

SU’s Hall & Sabogal Repeat As First Team Honorees

(6/6/06) – Shaw University led the conference with five student-athletes being selected to the ninth annual CIAA Commissioner’s All-Academic Team, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association announced Tuesday, June 06, 2006. (More)

ARMSTRONG ATLANTIC STOPS SU BEARS IN NCAA TENNIS

(5/4/06). The No. 7-ranked Armstrong Atlantic men's tennis team picked up a 5-0 win over Shaw in the first round of the 2006 Mid-Atlantic Region in Savannah on Thursday afternoon, earning a berth in Friday's championship match.

Munar in action at the Regionals.

The Pirates, who advanced to the NCAA DII semifinals last season, won all three doubles matches then got singles wins from senior David Secker and junior Taavo Roos. Roos defeated Olwaseyi Bamigbade at No. 4 singles, 6-0, 6-2, while Secker defeated Olayiwola Enitan, 6-0, 6-2, at No. 5 singles. AASU improves to 17-6 on the season, while CIAA champion Shaw suffered its first loss of the campaign, finishing its season with a 17-1 mark. (More)

SHAW TENNIS TEAMS SET FOR MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL PLAY

(4/29/06). Last weekend (April 23) the Shaw University men’s and women’s tennis teams won the 2006 CIAA Tennis Championships and received the automatic bid for the NCAA Division II Mid-Atlantic Regional Tournament. The NCAA has released the pairings and tournament sites for the national tournament and both teams will travel to Savannah, GA. The tournament dates are Thursday, May 4 and Friday May 5.(More)

SHAW SWEEPS MEN'S TENNIS TO WIN 2^ND STRAIGHT CIAA TITLE

Petersburg, VA – The Shaw University Men’s Tennis Team swept the championship round of the CIAA Men’s Tennis Tournament and came away with their second straight title, scoring 72 points to second place J. C. Smith University’s 62. Host Virginia State finished third with 48 points.(More)
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CIAA SPRING SPORTS CHAMPIONSHIPS SET FOR PETERSBURG & CHESTER, VA

(4/17/06) - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Spring Sports Championships will begin on Wednesday, April 19, at Virginia State University. Championship tournaments for Baseball, Golf, Softball, Tennis and Track & Field will be held. For the complete schedule of events click here.

SU BEARS TENNIS OUT TO DEFEND TITLE

(4/17/06) - The Shaw University Men’s Tennis will start their defense of the 2005 CIAA Championship on Wednesday, April 19 at Virginia State University. Leading the Bears is All-CIAA Kabiru Ibrahim at the #1 singles spot. The senior Lagos, Nigeria native is taking a three year 54-0 mark into tournament. (More)

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Shaw’s Coach Named 2008 CIAA Men’s Tennis Coach of the Year Raleigh, NC – (May 5, 2008) The CIAA office has announced the spring sports 2008 CIAA Coaches of the Year. For the fifth consecutive year, Sunday Enitan of Shaw University has been announced as the Men’s Tennis Coach of the Year. Coach Enitan led the CIAA powerful Bears to the Men’s conference title this season and continued play in the NCAA Division II Men’s Tennis Post-Season. This is his 4th Back to Back Championship in the Men's field. The Shaw Bears finished the regular season as an undefeated squad in conference play 4-0, 9-0, 11-5. Congratulations are extended to Coach Enitan from the entire Shaw University Family for his continued and remarkable excellence! NCAA DIVISION II REGIONAL RANKINGS MEN’S TENNIS SHUTOUT SAINT PAUL’S April 10, 2008 – Raleigh, NC – The Shaw University Men’s Tennis team totaled 18 straight won matches in their back-to-back battle with the Tigers of Saint Paul’s College. Between both games, the Bears were credited with serving 8 – 0 shutouts in 14 of the 18 matches; with the remaining four wins being classified as wins by default. Shaw was victorious in game one and game two by a score of 9 – 0. Men’s Tennis now has a record of 11 – 5 Overall and 9 – 0 CIAA. MATCH ONE STATISTICS MATCH TWO STATISTICS MEN’S TENNIS TAGGED WITH THREE CIAA ACCOLADES April 8, 2008 – Hampton, VA – The Shaw University Men’s Tennis team swept all tennis awards this week. Junior Alexandra Lord-Andrade (pictured top left) (6 – 1 / 155 / Montreal, Canada / Recreation) was named Player of the Week as he played #1 Singles to serve shutouts in three games as well as secure wins in his last four matches. Freshman Kalada Kienka (pictured top right) (6 -3 / 160 / Lagos, Nigeria / Computer Science) was named Rookie of the Week as he played #4 singles to serve shutouts in four singles and in three doubles. Alum and former standout tennis titan Coach Sunday Enitan was selected as the Coach of the Week as he has led the Bears to capture their first CIAA Western Division title as they remain undefeated in conference play. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CLICK HERE MEN’S TENNIS CONTINUES CIAA WINNING STREAK April 3, 2008 – Raleigh, NC – Just before precipitation picked up to possibly postpone play, the Shaw University Men’s Tennis Team routed their rivals, the Saint Augustine’s College Falcons, 9 – 0 to increase their winning streak to seven. The Western Division Champions now have a record of 9 – 4 Overall and 7 – 0 CIAA. MATCH SUMMARY / FINAL MATCH STATISTICS MEN’S TENNIS TAKES THRONE AS KINGS OF THE WEST April 2, 2008 – Raleigh, NC – The Shaw University Men’s Tennis Team secured their first CIAA Western Division crown after they displayed dominance in their divisional dual with the Golden Bulls of Johnson C. Smith University. The Bears were Eastern Divisional Champions the past eight seasons; prior to being drafted to the Western Division. The competition elapsed nearly four hours as Shaw defeated JCSU for the 8 – 1 triumph. Shaw sits on its throne with a record of 8 – 4 Overall and 6 – 0 CIAA. MATCH SUMMARY FINAL MATCH STATISTICS SHAW MEN’S TENNIS REMAIN UNDEFEATED IN CIAA PLAY March 28, 2008 – Raleigh, NC – The Shaw University Men’s Tennis Team kept their untainted streak alive in conference play after they downed the Virginia Union University Panthers 9 – 0. The Men’s Tennis Team record is now 7 – 4 Overall and 5 – 0 CIAA. In the singles competition, Shaw served 6 – 0, 6 – 0 shutouts in five out of six matches. The Bears athletic dominance carried over into the doubles competition as Shaw won the first two matches 8 – 0 and the final doubles match 8 – 1. MATCH RESULTS SHAW MEN’S & WOMEN’S TENNIS CONQUER CHOWAN March 21, 2008 – Murfreesboro, NC – The Shaw University Men’s & Women’s Tennis Teams both took home road victories after their games against Chowan University. The Women’s Tennis Team defeated Chowan 6 – 3 as the Men’s Tennis Team shutout Chowan for a 9 – 0 success. FINAL SUMMARY / MEN'S MATCH ONE SHAW TENNIS COMPETES IN CIAA ROUND-UP March 14, 16, 2008 – Petersburg, VA – The Shaw University Men’s and Women’s Tennis Team made their way to the campus of Virginia State University to compete in the CIAA Round-up. The Men’s Team swept up two victories with a 9 – 0 win over the Virginia Union University Panthers on March 14th and a 9 – 0 triumph over the Trojans of Virginia State University on March 16th. The Women’s Team tallied one win and one loss as they defeated the Lady Panthers of Virginia Union University 7 – 0 on March 14th, but dropped a loss to the Lady Trojans of Virginia State University, 7 – 2, on March 16th. April 26, 2007 Shaw gets Div II Men’s Tennis Playoff Bids INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The NCAA Division II Men's and Women's Tennis Committee has selected the teams and 16 first and second round sites of the 2007 NCAA Division II Men’s Tennis Championships. April 21, 2007 Shaw Clinches Its Third CIAA Men's Tennis Championship Crown *Bears'* *Ibukun Ilesanmi named Tournament's Most Valuable Player* PETERSBURG, VA – Shaw claimed the 2007 CIAA Men's Tennis Championship title for the third straight year, denying Johnson C. Smith a shot at the league crown. Shaw scored a 58 point victory on the campus of Virginia State University on Saturday afternoon. The Bears also received the league's automatic bid to the NCAA Division II Tournament. More April 18, 2007 Ilesanmi Named Men’s Tennis Player of Year as Bears Claim Eastern Division Title Petersburg, VA - The Bears of Shaw University have done it yet again, as they claim the 2007 Eastern Division regular season title. Shaw finished the regular season with an overall record of 14-6 and 11-1 record in conference play during the regular season. The Bears also look to repeat as CIAA Men’s Tennis Champions for the third year in the row. More March 27, 2007 SHAW’S Ilesanmi & Enitan NAMED CIAA MEN’S TENNIS ROOKIE & COACH OF THE WEEK HAMPTON, VA – Shaw University freshman Ibukun Ilesanmi has been selected as the CIAA Men’s Tennis Rookie of the Week and not only was he selected as the Rookie of the Week but Head Coach Sunday Enitan has been chosen as the Coach of the Week as well, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association announced Tuesday (March 27). More March 11, 2007 Bears defeat Falcons 7-2 in Men’s Tennis Action Raleigh, NC- The Bears of Shaw University bounced back after a tough 4-5 loss to the Golden Bulls of Johnson C. Smith University by defeating the Falcons of Saint Augustine’s College 7-2 in match play on Sunday. More March 10, 2007 Bears fall 4-5 to J.C. Smith Men’s Tennis Bears get First loss to Golden Bulls Since 2004 Raleigh, NC - For the first time since March of 2004, the Bears of Shaw University (2-5 overall, 0-1 CIAA) fell to the Golden Bulls of Johnson C. Smith University (9-6 overall, 4-0 CIAA) at home by a 5-4 count on Saturday. More FIVE BEARS NAMED TO CIAA COMMISSIONER’S ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM SU’s Hall & Sabogal Repeat As First Team Honorees (6/6/06) – Shaw University led the conference with five student-athletes being selected to the ninth annual CIAA Commissioner’s All-Academic Team, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association announced Tuesday, June 06, 2006. (More) ARMSTRONG ATLANTIC STOPS SU BEARS IN NCAA TENNIS (5/4/06). The No. 7-ranked Armstrong Atlantic men's tennis team picked up a 5-0 win over Shaw in the first round of the 2006 Mid-Atlantic Region in Savannah on Thursday afternoon, earning a berth in Friday's championship match. Munar in action at the Regionals. The Pirates, who advanced to the NCAA DII semifinals last season, won all three doubles matches then got singles wins from senior David Secker and junior Taavo Roos. Roos defeated Olwaseyi Bamigbade at No. 4 singles, 6-0, 6-2, while Secker defeated Olayiwola Enitan, 6-0, 6-2, at No. 5 singles. AASU improves to 17-6 on the season, while CIAA champion Shaw suffered its first loss of the campaign, finishing its season with a 17-1 mark. (More) SHAW TENNIS TEAMS SET FOR MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL PLAY (4/29/06). Last weekend (April 23) the Shaw University men’s and women’s tennis teams won the 2006 CIAA Tennis Championships and received the automatic bid for the NCAA Division II Mid-Atlantic Regional Tournament. The NCAA has released the pairings and tournament sites for the national tournament and both teams will travel to Savannah, GA. The tournament dates are Thursday, May 4 and Friday May 5.(More) SHAW SWEEPS MEN'S TENNIS TO WIN 2^ND STRAIGHT CIAA TITLE Petersburg, VA – The Shaw University Men’s Tennis Team swept the championship round of the CIAA Men’s Tennis Tournament and came away with their second straight title, scoring 72 points to second place J. C. Smith University’s 62. Host Virginia State finished third with 48 points.(More) (Go to Photo Gallery) 2006 Championship Picture CIAA SPRING SPORTS CHAMPIONSHIPS SET FOR PETERSBURG & CHESTER, VA (4/17/06) - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Spring Sports Championships will begin on Wednesday, April 19, at Virginia State University. Championship tournaments for Baseball, Golf, Softball, Tennis and Track & Field will be held. For the complete schedule of events click here. SU BEARS TENNIS OUT TO DEFEND TITLE (4/17/06) - The Shaw University Men’s Tennis will start their defense of the 2005 CIAA Championship on Wednesday, April 19 at Virginia State University. Leading the Bears is All-CIAA Kabiru Ibrahim at the #1 singles spot. The senior Lagos, Nigeria native is taking a three year 54-0 mark into tournament. (More)