COLGATE WOMEN'S TENNIS SHOWS VAST IMPROVEMENT

The Colgate women's tennis team made significant strides this season going from a 7-16 finish in 1999 to a six-game improvement this season with a 13-9 overall mark and a 2-1 record in the Patriot League.

Colgate had captured three-straight Patriot League Championship titles before having that streak snapped in 1999. This year, the Red Raiders' resurgance put them in the Patriot League Championship finals, but they were narrowly edged by Army 5-3.

Colgate finished second in the league and returns all 12 letterwinners as its quest to reclaim the Patriot League Championships continues.

"The women's team made incredible progress this season establishing themselves as a team of tough competitors and they now know what it takes to win a title," head coach Bob Dallis said. "We are excited about the four players we are bringing in for next season and are looking to challenge for the Patriot League championship once again in 2001."

Among the newcomers for the 2000-2001 season are Nicole Scattolini (Arlington, Va.), Kate Wolfe (Barrington, R.I.), Emily Wenink (Penfield, N.Y.) and Lindsay Suffredini (Burlington, Mass.).

Colgate freshman Jenny Buntman (Glencoe, Ill.) was among the six singles players named to the 2000 all-Patriot League squad, while Buntman and fellow Illinois native Lorraine Coulter (Clarendon Hills, Ill.) were among the top doubles teams selected All-Patriot League.

Coulter and Lauren Erikson (Hollis, N.H.) shared the Outstanding Player award, while Crystal Hetem (Stormville, NY) was named the Most Improved Player.