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  • Two Eagles reach title matches at ITA regional - 10/05/2008

  • mt logoTwo Bridgewater players reached the final in singles play Sunday at the ITA Southeast Regional tennis tournament host by the University of Mary Washington.

    In the B4 singles draw, Teddy Callow and Brad DeWitt both reached the semifinals. Callow lost to Moravian's Kevin Holze 7-6, 6-1 while DeWitt won in three sets over York's Steve Collison. Holze then ousted DeWitt in the final 6-1, 6-4.

    In the B6 bracket Brent Floyd won the title, winning both his semifinal and title match in three sets.
  • Eagles play in ITA regionals - 10/04/2008

  • mt logoThe Bridgewater College men’s tennis team competed Saturday at the ITA Southeast Regional hosted by Mary Washington College.

    In the championship singles draw, Brian Remsch defeated Dustin Nelson of Christopher Newport in his first match but lost in the next round to Hampden-Sydney’s Rich Pugh 7-6, 6-1.

    In the B2 singles draw, Chris Radke lost his first match in three sets and then retired due to an injury in his consolation match.

    In the B4 singles, two BC players reached the semifinals. Teddy Callow advanced to the semis with a pair of wins along with teammate Brad DeWitt.

    Rick Sheaffer won his first match in the B5 singles draw, but retired due to injury in his quarterfinal match.

    In the B6 singles bracket, Brent Floyd advanced to the semifinals with a straight set victory in his lone match of the day.

    In the championship doubles draw, Remsch and Ryan Radke were upset in their first match, but bounced back to win two matches in the consolation draw.

    In the B2 doubles to the teams of Callow-Sheaffer and DeWitt-Floyd each lost two matches.
  • Remsch, Radke named to all-state team - 06/16/2008

  • Brian RemschRyan RadkeBridgewater College's Brian Remsch and Ryan Radke, both juniors, have been named to the VaSID Men's Tennis All-State College Division second team.

    Christopher Newport's John Mook was named the VaSID Player of the Year and CNU's Rush Cole was selected as Coach of the Year. Hampden-Sydney's Rich Pugh was the Rookie of the Year.
  • Remsch-Radke duo ranked No. 11 in region - 05/02/2008

  • Brian RemschRyan RadkeBridgewater College's No. 1 doubles team was ranked in the latest Atlantic South Region rankings.

    Brian Remsch and Ryan Radke, both juniors are ranked No. 11 in the region in doubles - one of five ODAC doubles teams ranked in the Top 15.

    The Remsch-Radke duo was recently selected to the All-ODAC First Team in doubles.
  • No. 1 doubles team earns All-ODAC honor - 04/21/2008

  • Ryan RadkeBridgewater College's No. 1 doubles team of Brian Remsch and Ryan Radke was named to the All-ODAC first team released Sunday.

    During the spring, the Remsch-Radke duo posted a 12-3 overall record.

    Named to the All-ODAC second team in singles were Remsch ar No. 1 singles, Ryan Radke at No. 2 and Chris Radke at No. 3.
  • Quakers defeat Eagles in ODAC first round - 04/16/2008

  • mt logoGuilford defeated Bridgewater College, 5-2, in a close match in the quarterfinal round of the ODAC Men's Tennis Tournament played Wednesday at the Bridgewater courts.

    The Quakers took a 3-0 lead after doubles play, including a 9-8 victory at No. 1 where Jose Ortiz and Caleb Kimbrough edged BC's Brian Remsch and Ryan Radke.

    The Eagles faced the daunting task of needing to win five of the six singles to extend their season and they didn't go down without a fight.

    Remsch orchestrated a stirring comeback at No. 1 singles. Ortiz raced out to a 5-0 lead in the first set, but Remsch rallied to win the set in a tiebreaker and then won the second set 6-2.

    Ryan Radke won at No. 2 in straight sets, but the Eagles were unable to pull out wins in close matches in the final four singles.

    Guilford's Mike Muir defeated Colin Saunders 6-3, 6-4 at No. 6 and Will Mason-Deese defeated Brad DeWitt 6-3, 7-6 to clinch the match for the Quakers.

    The other two matches were both in the third set when play was halted after Guilford won their fifth point. [Guilford 5, BC 2]
  • Eagles will host ODAC tournament first round match - 04/15/2008

  • mt logoBridgewater College will host a first round match in the ODAC men's tournament on Wednesday, April 16.

    The Eagles, seeded No. 4 in the tournament, will host No. 5 seed Guilford College. The match will begin at 3 p.m.

    Bridgewater defeated the Quakers, 6-3, during the regular season.
  • Eagles defeat Guilford, 6-3 - 04/12/2008

  • Ryan RadkeBridgewater College improved to 10-5 overall and 4-3 in the ODAC with a 6-3 victory Saturday over Guilford.

    The Eagles led 3-0 after doubles and then split the six singles to clinch the victory. Ryan Radke at No. 2 singles, Chris Radke at No. 3 and Teddy Callow at No. 5 all won in straight sets in singles play. [Results]
  • Eagles edge Averett, 5-4 - 04/11/2008

  • thorntonThe Bridgewater College tennis team defeated Averett, 5-4, Friday afternoon in non-conference men's tennis play.

    The Eagles took a 2-1 lead after the doubles and that proved to be the difference.

    Brian Remsch and Ryan Radke took an impressive 8-6 victory at No. 1 doubles while Andrew Thornton and Brad DeWitt won at No. 2 doubles, 8-3.

    Averett swept the first three singles flights, but the Eagles dominated the lower three flights with wins by DeWitt, Teddy Callow and Colin Saunders clinching the win for Bridgewater.
  • Eagles blank Lynchburg, 9-0 - 04/05/2008

  • mt logoThe Bridgewater College men's tennis team blanked Lynchburg College, 9-0, in ODAC men's tennis action Friday.

    The Eagles swept the doubles matches, losing just three total games, to take a 3-0 lead.

    Bridgewater won all six singles matches in straight sets.

    The Eagles are now 8-5 overall and 3-3 in the ODAC.
  • Roanoke edges Eagles, 5-4 - 04/01/2008

  • remschDoubles proved to be the difference Tuesday as Bridgewater College lost a close 5-4 match to Roanoke College in ODAC men's tennis action.

    Brian Remsch and Ryan Radke took a 9-7 victory at No. 1 doubles, but Roanoke won at No. 2 and No. 3 to take a 2-1 lead.

    The teams split the singles as Roanoke escaped with the narrow victory.

    Remsch won at No. 1 singles and Teddy Callow and and Colin Saunders won at No. 5 and No. 6.

    Ryan Radke at No. 2 and Chris Radke at No. 3 each lost in close three-set matches.

  • Eagles defeat Shenandoah, 9-0 - 03/29/2008

  • mt logoThe Bridgewater College men's tennis team got back on the winning track Saturday with a 9-0 non-conference victory over Shenandoah.

    The Eagles lost just three games while sweeping the doubles and then won all six singles flights in straight sets.

    Bridgewater is now 7-4 on the season.

    SINGLES
    1. Brian Remsch d. Jarrell 6-0, 6-4
    2. Ryan Radke (BC) d. Dohm 6-0, 6-0
    3. Brad DeWitt (BC) d. Froeschle 6-0, 6-0
    4. Colin Saunders BC) d. Fehr 6-3, 7-5
    5. Andrew Thornton(BC) d. Lowery 6-2, 6-4
    6. Tim Gower (BC) d. Baggar 6-2, 6-0
    DOUBLES
    1. Remsch-R. Radke (BC) d. Jarrell-Froeschle 8-1
    2. Thornton-DeWitt (BC) d. Dohm-Fehr 8-1
    3. Saunders-Gower (BC) d. Lowery-Baggar 8-1
  • Eagles lose tough match to Tigers - 03/28/2008

  • Bridgewater College lost to Hampden-Sydney, 9-0, in ODAC men’s tennis action Friday afternoon.

    The Eagles had a chance to lead after doubles, but lost close matches at No. 1 and No. 2. The Tigers then controlled singles play to secure the victory

    SINGLES RESULTS
    1. Will Moss (HSC) def. Brian Remsch (BC): 6-1, 6-1
    2. Rich Pugh (HSC) def. Ryan Radke (BC): 6-4, 7-5
    3. Shad Harrell (HSC) def. Chris Radke (BC): 6-4, 6-1
    4. Zack Pack (HSC) def. Brad DeWitt (BC): 6-3, 6-1
    5. Tal Covington (HSC) def. Teddy Callow (BC): 6-3, 6-3
    6. Andrew McLeod (HSC) def. Colin Saunders (BC): 6-3, 6-4
    DOUBLES RESULTS
    1. Moss/Pugh (HSC) def. Remsch/R. Radke (BC): 8-6
    2. Harrell/Pack (HSC) def. C. Radke/Saunders (BC): 9-7
    3. Covington/Holzapfel (HSC) def. Thornton/DeWitt (BC): 8-3
  • W&L defeats Eagles, 7-2 - 03/26/2008

  • rradkeBridgewater College lost to Washington & Lee, 7-2, in men’s tennis action Wednesday afternoon.

    The Eagles picked up a big win at No. 1doubles when Brian Remsch and Ryan Radke defeated W&L’s Nat Estes and Seth Feibelman, 8-6

    BC picked up its other point at No. 2 singles when Ryan Radke’s opponent retired in the first set.
    SINGLES RESULTS
    1. Nat Estes (W&L) d. Brian Remsch 6-0, 6-1
    2. Ryan Radke (BC) d. Seth Feibelman 3-0 retired
    3. Brent Meyers (W&L) d. Chris Radke 6-2, 6-0
    4. Cliff Gaddy (W&L) d. Brad DeWitt 6-2, 6-0
    5. Tim Watson (W&L) d. Teddy Callow 6-1, 5-7 (13-11)
    6. Will Hall (W&L d. Colin Saunders 6-4, 6-4
    DOUBLES RESULTS
    1. Remsch-R. Radke (BC) d. Estes- Feibelman 8-6
    2. Meyers-Gaddy (W&L) d. C. Radke-Saunders 8-1
    3. Hall-Watson (W&L) d. DeWitt-Andrew Thornton 8-6
  • Eagles sweep singles against St. Norbert - 03/18/2008

  • remschBridgewater College swept the singles matches Tuesday to defeat St. Norbert, 7-2, at Hilton Head, S.C.

    The Eagles trailed 2-1 after doubles play. Brian Remsch and Ryan Radke at No. 1 picked up the Eagles' doubles point with an 8-5 win.

    There were some closes matches in singles, but the Eagles managed to win all six.

    Remsch took a straight set win at No. 1 and Radke survived a close first set to win 7-6, 6-0 at No. 2.

    Chris Radke took the No. 3 match in straight sets, but Brad DeWitt had his hands full at No. 4. DeWitt lost the first set 6-7, but evened the match by winning the second set 6-2. The third set was played as a tiebreaker with DeWitt winning 11-9.

    Teddy Callow at No. 5 and Colin Saunders at No. 6 each won in straight sets, making the final score 7-2.
  • Ryan Radke earns ODAC tennis honor - 03/17/2008

  • Ryan RadkeBridgewater College junior Ryan Radke has been named the ODAC Men's Tennis Player of the Week by the conference office.

    Radke posted a 3-0 record at No. 2 singles in matches against Randolph-Macon, Randolph and North Carolina Wesleyan during the past.

    He also was 3-0 at the No. 1 doubles flight with playing partner Brian Remsch.
  • Eagles battle past Bishops, 6-3 - 03/15/2008

  • mt logoBridgewater College started its spring break trip with a tough 6-3 victory over North Carolina Wesleyan College in non-conference tennis action Saturday.

    Doubles play proved crucial as the Eagles swept the three matches to lead, 3-0. The Eagles then managed to split the six singles matches to clinch the victory. Ryan Radke, Chris Radke and Brad DeWitt won the three singles matches for the Eagles.

    SINGLES
    1. Saari (NCWC) d. Brian Remsch 6-3, 6-1
    2. Ryan Radke (BC) d. Coleman 6-4, 6-4
    3. Chris Radke (BC) d. Hale 6-1, 6-3
    4. Brad DeWitt (BC) d. Smith 6-1, 6-1
    5. Harrison (NCWC) d. Teddy Callow 6-3, 4-6, 10-7
    6. Patel (NCWC) d. Colin Saunders 6-2, 3-6, 10-5
    DOUBLES
    1. Remsch-R. Radke (BC) d. Saari-Coleman 8-3
    2. C. Radke-Saunders (BC) d. Hale-Kalpesh 8-3
    3. Andrew Thornton-DeWitt (BC) d. Smith-Harrison 8-6
  • Eagles defeat Randolph College, 9-0 - 03/11/2008

  • mt logoBridgewater College rolled to a 9-0 victory over Randolph College in ODAC men's tennis action Tuesday.

    The Eagles dominated the contest, losing a total of just five game the entire match.

    SINGLES
    1. Brian Remsch d. Johnson 6-1, 6-1
    2. Ryan Radke d. Marrs 6-0, 6-0
    3. Chris Radke d. Oo 6-0, 6-0
    4. Brad DeWitt d. Wang 6-0, 6-0
    5. Teddy Callow d. Coffey 6-0, 6-0
    6. Colin Saunders d. Lemaitre 6-0, 6-0
    DOUBLES
    1. Remsch-R. Radke d. Johnson-Oo 8-2
    2. C. Radke-Saunders d. Marrs-Coffey 8-1
    3. Andrew Thornton-DeWitt d. Wang-Lemaitre 8-0
  • Eagles blank Randolph-Macon - 03/10/2008

  • mt logoBridgewater College defeated Randolph-Macon, 9-0, in men's tennis action Monday afternoon.

    The Eagles lost just four games in doubles and won all the singles matches in straight sets.

    SINGLES
    1. Brian Remsch d. Hanes 6-0, 6-0
    2. Ryan Radke d. Best 6-0, 6-4
    3. Chris Radke d. Picarde 7-5, 6-0
    4. Brad DeWitt d. Varner 6-0, 6-2
    5. Teddy Callow d. Merkel 6-2, 7-5
    6. Colin Saunders d. Howerin 6-3, 6-2
    DOUBLES
    1. Remsch-R. Radke d. Best Picarde 8-3
    2. C. Radke-Saunders d. Howerin-Fetzer 8-0
    3. Andrew Thornton-DeWitt d. Hanes, Merkel 8-1
  • Eagles picked No. 4 in the ODAC - 03/04/2008

  • mt logoThe Bridgewater College men’s tennis team was picked to finish fourth in the ODAC Preseason Coaches’ Poll released Monday.

    First-year head coach Conor Smith returns four players from last year’s team that finished that finished fifth in the ODAC regular season standings.

    Defending conference champion Washington & Lee was a unanimous pick to finish first in the conference. Hampden-Sydney was picked second, followed by Roanoke and Bridgewater.

    2008 ODAC Men’s Tennis Preseason Coaches Poll
    1. Washington and Lee
    2. Hampden-Sydney
    3. Roanoke
    4. Bridgewater
    5. Guilford
    6. Virginia Wesleyan
    7. Emory & Henry
    8. Lynchburg
    9. Randolph-Macon
    10. Randolph
  • Eagles finish weekend trip with 1-1 record - 03/02/2008

  • remschBridgewater College lost to Washington College, 7-2, in men’s tennis action Sunday afternoon. Washington College is ranked No. 13 in its region.

    The Eagles pick up one singles win at No. 6 where Colin Saunders defeated Derek Wise, 6-1, 6-0.

    BC also took a win at No. 1 doubles and Brian Resmch and Ryan Radke defeated Todd Green and Andrew Laux 8-6.
    With the loss, the Eagles are 1-1 on the season. On Saturday, Bridgewater College defeated Goucher by a score of 9-0.
  • Remsch placed third at ODAC singles tourney - 09/16/2007

  • remschBridgewater College’s Brian Remsch placed third in Flight A at the ODAC Singles Championships hosted this weekend at Washington & Lee.

    Remsch defeated Jon Best (Randolph-Macon) in the first round, 6-0, 6-1 and then defeated Callahan Hart of Roanoke 6-2, 7-6 in the quarterfinal round. Hampden-Sydney’s William Moss defeated Remsch 6-2, 7-6 in the semis and Remsch won the third-place match by default.

    Ryan Radke lost his first round match in Flight A to W&L’s Todd Hatcher 7-6, 6-1 and then posted a 1-1 record in consolation play.

    In Flight B, Chris Radke won a play-in match and then he and Andrew Thornton both won first-round contests. Chris Radke defeated Pablo Farkes (Emory & Henry) 6-0, 7-6 while Thornton ousted Kevin Lloyd (Randolph-Macon) 6-2, 6-0. Thornton and Chris Radke both lost in the quarterfinals. In consolation play, Thornton posted a 1-1 record and Chris Radke was 0-1.

    In Flight C action, Brad DeWitt and Colin Saunders both won first-round matches. DeWitt defeated Ken Fetzer (Randolph-Macon) 6-2, 6-1 and Saunders posted a 6-1, 6-1 victory over Allan Marrs (Randolph) 6-1, 6-1. Both BC players then lost in the quarters before moving to consolation play. DeWitt posted a 1-1 record in the consolation round while Saunders was 0-1.
  • Smith named BC's new tennis coach - 06/20/2007

  • csmithBridgewater College Director of Athletics Curt Kendall has announced the hiring of Conor Smith as the head men’s and women’s tennis coach.

    Men’s tennis coach Steve Watson stepped down from his coaching duties at the conclusion of the 2007 season. The men finished the 2007 season with an 8-7 overall record.

    Smith played four years of tennis at the University of Mary Washington and was a two-time All-American. Smith was the Capital Athletic Conference Rookie of the Year in 2000 and in 2001 he was individually ranked No. 30 in Division III. Smith earned his first All-American honor as a junior in 2002. He was ranked No. 16 in Division III and as a team Mary Washington was ranked No. 14. As a senior captain, Smith was named an All-American for the second time. He was ranked No. 15 in the nation and won the ITA Senior Regional Player of the Year. Mary Washington finished the 2003 season ranked No. 7 in Division III.

    Smith began his coaching career in September, 2003 as the men’s assistant coach at Mary Washington, a position he held until May, 2005. Later in 2005, he accepted a position as women’s assistant coach at Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland.

    Smith received a Bachelor of Arts degree in history at Mary Washington and in 2007 he received his Masters degree in history at Washington College.
  • Watson steps down as men's tennis coach - 05/18/2007

  • watsonBridgewater College men’s tennis coach Steve Watson is stepping down from his coaching position after leading the program for the past four seasons.

    Watson took over a struggling program and quickly turned the Eagles into a solid team in the ODAC. The Eagles had a winning record overall in each of the Watson’s four seasons.

    In 2004, the Eagles finished 10-8 overall and placed fifth at the ODAC tournament. In 2005, the Eagles were 10-5 overall and placed sixth at the ODAC tournament.

    The 2006 team set a new college record for wins in a season with a 13-4 record. The Eagles placed fifth at the conference tournament.

    This past season, the Eagles were 8-7 overall and 5-4 in the ODAC. The Eagles placed fifth in the ODAC regular season standings with a 5-4 record and lost a close match to Hampden-Sydney in the first round of the conference tournament.

    Watson will remain at the college as an Associate Professor of Philosophy and Religion.
  • Smith-Campbell named to All-ODAC First Team - 04/25/2007

  • mt logoBridgewater College's No. 3 doubles team of Ryan Smith and Brent Campbell were selected to the All-ODAC Men's Tennis First Team. Smith and Campbell were undefeated at No. 3 doubles during the regular season.

    Two Eagles were named to the All-ODAC Second Team. Sophomore Brian Remsch was selected at No. 1 singles and sophomore Andrew Thornton was tabbed at No. 4 singles.
  • Eagles lose in ODAC first round - 04/18/2007

  • thorntonThe season ended Wednesday for the Bridgewater College men’s tennis team as the Eagles lost at Hampden-Sydney, 6-3, in the first round of the ODAC tournament.

    The Tigers took control of the match from the start by sweeping the three doubles matches for a 3-0 lead.

    Bridgewater managed a split in singles play, but the Eagles were unable to overcome the early deficit.

    Anthony Checchio won in straight sets over Richie Holzapfel 6-3, 6-3 at No. 3 singles and Ryan Smith won 7-5, 6-2 at No. 5 over Andrew McLeod. Andrew Thornton lost the first set to Jenks Snyder at No. 4, but rallied to win the next two sets, 6-3, 6-3.

    The Eagles finish the season with an overall record of 8-7.
  • Eagles preparing for ODAC tournament - 04/13/2007

  • Ryan SnithWith the regular season now complete, the Bridgewater College men’s tennis team awaits its first-round opponent and destination.

    Several regular season matches need to be completed this weekend in order to determine the first-round pairings.

    According to head coach Steve Watson, the Eagles, barring any big upsets this weekend, will likely be heading to Hampden-Sydney on Wednesday, April 18 for its first-round match.

    Hampden-Sydney defeated the Eagles 6-3 in the regular season in a match that could have gone either way.

    The No. 3, No. 4, No. 5 and No. 6 singles matches each went to three sets with the Tigers victorious in three of those matches.

    Bridgewater has been led in doubles this spring by the senior tandem of Ryan Smith and Brent Campbell. Playing at No. 3 doubles, Smith-Campbell have been perfect as the duo has posted a 12-0 record this spring.

    The Eagles have shown their strength at the bottom half of the singles ladder where all three players have posted winning records. Andrew Thornton is 7-3 at No. 4 singles while Smith has posted a 10-3 mark at No. 5. At No. 6, Chris Radke has posted a 10-3 record.

    Ryan Radke has also posted a winning record at No.2 singles where he is 8-6 this spring.
  • Eagles defeat Eastern Mennonite - 04/10/2007

  • rradkeBridgewater College defeated Eastern Mennonite, 8-1, in men's tennis action Tuesday.

    The Eagles won both doubles matches that were played and three of four singles. EMU played only four players and defaulted three points to the Eagles.

    Brian Remsch-Ryan Radke won 8-4 at No. 1 doubles and Ryan Smith-Brent Campbell won at No. 2 doubles by the same score.

    Anthony Checchio at No. 2, Andrew Thornton at No. 3 and Chris Radke at No.4 each won his singles match in straight sets.
  • Eagles lose at Roanoke, 8-1 - 04/04/2007

  • mt logoBridgewater College lost at Roanoke College 8-1, in ODAC men's tennis action Tuesday.
    BC's lone victory came at No. 3 doubles were Ryan Smith-Brent Campbell won, 8-6.

    In singles action, Ryan Radke lost to Roanoke's Sebastian Castro in split sets at No. 2 singles. At No. 4 singles, Andrew Thornton lost a close match to the Maroons' Brendan Kopf 6-4, 7-5.
  • Eagles blank Wasps, 9-0 - 04/02/2007

  • remschBridgewater College rolled past the Emoy & Henry College Wasps, 9-0, in ODAC men's tennis action Monday.

    The Eagles won all three doubles matches, but two went the distance. Anthony Cheecchio-Andrew Thornton at No. 2 and Ryan Smith-Brent Campbell at No. 3 won their respective matches 9-8 in a tiebreaker.

    Only one of the six singles matches went three sets with the Eagles' Brian Remsch taking a 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 victory over David Mansmann at No. 1 [Results]
  • Sunday tennis match vs. E&H postponed - 03/31/2007

  • mt logoSunday's men's and women's tennis matches vs. Emory & Henry have been postponed due to a forecast of inclement weather.

    The matches will be played Monday afternoon at 3, at the Bridgewater College tennis courts.
  • Marlins slip past Eagles, 5-4 - 03/31/2007

  • cradkeVirginia Wesleyan College slipped past Bridgewater College, 5-4, Saturday in ODAC men’s tennis action.

    The Marlins took a 2-1 lead after doubles play with wins at No. and No. 2 doubles. The BC Eagles won at No. 3 where Ryan Smith-Brent Campbell won their match in a tiebreaker.

    In singles play, Virginia Wesleyan controlled play at the top of the ladder while the Eagles were dominant at the bottom of the ladder. The Marlins won the top three singles flights to earn the points necessary for the team victory.

    Andrew Thornton won in straight sets at No. 4 and teammates Ryan Smith at No. 5 and Chris Radke at No. 6 followed suit with straight set victories in their matches.

    The Eagles are back in action Sunday when they host Emory & Henry in ODAC action. [Results]
  • Hampden-Sydney edges Eagles - 03/30/2007

  • thorntonHampden-Sydney College slipped by Bridgewater College, 6-3, in ODAC tennis action Thursday.

    The Tigers led 2-1 following doubles play. BC's Ryan Smith and Brent Campbell picked up a close 9-7 win at No. 3 doubles for the Eagles.

    The teams then split the first two singles matches with Hampden-Sydney's William Moss winning at No. 1 and BC's Ryan Radke taking a straight set win at No. 2.

    The final four singles matches all went to three sets with the Tigers winning at No. 3, No, 5 and No. 6. Andrew Thornton won at No. 4 for the Eagles.
  • Eagles take 9-0 victory over EMU - 03/27/2007

  • player1Bridgewater College won its third straight ODAC men’s tennis match as the Eagles blanked Eastern Mennonite, 9-0, Tuesday.

    The best match of the day came at the top of the singles ladder between Bridgewater’s Brian Remsch and EMU’s Ian Koons at No.1. Remsch lost the first set in a tiebreaker but rallied to even the match by winning the second set 6-2. The match was decided by tiebreaker that Remsch won 10-8.

    The Eagles won the final five flights in straight sets. BC controlled play at flights 4, 5 and 6 where Andrew Thornton, Ryan Smith and Chris Radke lost a combined total of just seven games.
  • Eagles blank Lynchburg, 9-0 - 03/24/2007

  • Ryan Smith1The Bridgewater College men's tennis team won its second straight ODAC match by defeating Lynchburg College, 9-0, Friday afternoon.

    The Eagles won all five singles matches played in straight sets.

    The closest match of the day was No. 1 doubles where Bridgewater's Brian Remsch and Andrew Thornton defeated David O'Brien and Kristian Richardson, 8-6.

    The Eagles return to the courts Tuesday when they travel to Eastern Mennonite University. [Results]
  • Eagles blank Yellow Jackets, 9-0 - 03/22/2007

  • mtennis logoBridgewater College defeated Randolph-Macon College, 9-0, in ODAC men’s tennis action Wednesday.

    The visitors played just five players, thus conceding one point in doubles and singles.

    The Eagles dominated singles play, losing a total of just 11 games in the first four flights. The closest set in singles came in the fifth flight where BC freshman Matt Lambert won his match. Lambert took the first set 6-1 before winning the second set in a tiebreaker.

    The Eagles are now 4-3 overall and 2-1 in the ODAC.
  • Eagles lose at W&L, 9-0 - 03/17/2007

  • mtennis logoThe Bridgewater College tennis lost 9-0 Saturday at Washington & Lee.

    The Eagles are now 3-3 overall and 1-1 in the ODAC. W&L, ranked No. 20 in the nation, is 10-1 overall and 7-0 in conference play.

    The Eagles are back in action Wednesday when they host Randolph-Macon in an ODAC contest. The match begins at 2 p.m.
  • Eagles lose at Averett, 6-3 - 03/15/2007

  • mtennis logoThe Bridgewater men’s tennis team lost to a strong Averett team, 6-3, Thursday afternoon.

    The Eagles trailed 2-1 after doubles play with Ryan Smith and Brent Campbell taking the win at No. 3 doubles.

    The Cougars won the top four singles flights to clinch the victory over the Eagles.

    Smith defeated Robbie Ferris 7-5, 6-0 at No. 5 singles and Chris Radke took a straight sets 6-0, 6-3 victory over Jeff Imgrund at No. 6 for BC's singles victories.

    The Eagles are now 3-2 overall. Bridgewater hosts nationally-ranked Washington & Lee in an ODAC match Saturday morning beginning a 10.
  • Malone edges Eagles, 5-4 - 03/07/2007

  • mtennis logoThe Bridgewater men’s tennis team closed its spring trip Wednesday with a tough 5-4 loss to NAIA foe Malone College at Hilton Head, SC.

    The loss was the first of the spring for the Eagles after three straight victories.

    The Eagles return to action on March 15 when they travel to Averett for a non-conference match.
  • Eagles defeat Elizabethtown, 7-2 - 03/05/2007

  • Ryan SnithThe Bridgewater College men’s tennis team won its third straight match to start the spring season as the Eagles defeated Elizabethtown, 7-2, Monday at Hilton Head, SC.

    Bridgewater won five of six singles matches and No. 1 and No. 2 doubles.

    No. 1 singles player Brian Remsch and No. 2 Ryan Radke had strong performances according to Eagles head coach Steve Watson.

    Remsch won the No. 1 singles match in straight sets and then teamed with Andrew Thornton to pick up a victory at No. 1 doubles. Radke also won in straight sets at No. 2 to stay undefeated this spring.

    The Eagles return to action Wednesday when they play Malone College.
  • Eagles improve to 2-0 - 03/04/2007

  • player1 The Bridgewater College men's tennis team opened its spring break trip at Hilton Head Island, SC, with an impressive victory Sunday afternoon.

    The Eagles defeated non-conference foe Tri-State University, 7-2, to improve to 2-0 on the season. Bridgewater is back in action Monday with a match against Elizabethtown.
  • Eagles open season with victory over Guilford - 03/03/2007

  • player1The Bridgewater College men’s tennis team opened its season Saturday with a tough 5-4 victory over Guilford College in an ODAC match. The Eagles split the singles matches, but took two of the three doubles to edge the Quakers.

    In singles, Ryan Radke at No. 2 and Ryan Smith at No. 5 won in straight sets. Chris Radke needed three sets to win at No. 6. After losing the first set in a tiebreaker, Chris won the next two sets 6-4, 6-1 to win the match.

    Brian Remsch lost a tough match at No. 1 singles as all three sets went to a tiebreaker with Guilford’s Jose Ortiz winning the second and third sets.

    In doubles, the Eagles won at No. 2 and No. 3. Anthony Checchio and Ryan Radke won 8-3 at No. 2 while Brent Campbell and Smith won a close 9-7 match at No. 3.
  • Eagles picked fifth in ODAC preseason poll - 03/01/2007

  • Ryan SnithThe Bridgewater College men’s tennis team was picked to finish fifth in the ODAC men’s tennis preseason poll released Thursday.

    The Eagles return five of the top seven players from last year’s team that finished fifth at the ODAC Championships.

    Bridgewater begins its spring season Saturday with a conference match at Guilford College. [Men's Tennis Poll]
  • Eagles win Ferrum tournament - 12/04/2006

  • The Bridgewater College men’s tennis team dominated play to win the Bud Skeens Ferrum tennis tournament Saturday.

    The Eagles won four of the six singles brackets and one of the three doubles to win the tournament.

    Brian Remsch at No, 1 and Ryan Radke at No. 2 each finished second is his respective bracket. The Eagles dominated the remainder of the draw with Anthony Checchio at No. 3, Ryan Smith at No. 4 Brent Campbell at No. 5 and Chris Radke at No. 6 each winning his flight.

    In doubles play, Chris Radke and Cempbell won the title at No. 3 doubles.

    Ferrum, Averett and King’s College also participated in the tournament.
  • Remsch, Radke eliminated - 12/04/2006

  • Bridgewater College’s Brian Remsch and Ryan Radke were eliminated from the Wilson/ITA Atlantic South hosted by Salisbury University. Remsch was eliminated from the main draw when he lost his consolation match to Shingo Murata of Swarthmore, 8-1. Radke was ousted from the B draw when he lost his second round match to Dan Myers of Johns Hopkins, 6-1, 6-1. In the open doubles draw, the Remsch-Radke duo lost in the opening round Johns Hopkins’ E.J. Hayes and David Maldow, 8-3. The BC pair then lost their first consolation match to Swarthmore’s Kevin Shaughnessy and Sam Sidhu, 8-2.