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The Program

2006 National Champions
2007 National Runner-Ups
GSC Champions: 1986, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2004, 2007, 2008
NCAA Appearances: 1986, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

Men's TennisThe 2008 Valdosta State Men's Tennis Team had a magnificent year, competing in the NCAA Division II Tournament for the 13th straight year. This season, the men made it to the Elite Eight before falling to Drury.

On the road to Houston, Texas, the men's team was selected to host the Regional Tournament where they beat Delta State 5-0. VSU then defeated Bloomsburg in the Sweet 16. During the regual season, the Blazers won the Gulf South Conference Tournament for the second straight year, defeating Ouachita Baptist 5-3. Head Coach John Hansen was named the GSC Coach-of-the-Year while Joerg Ekkenga, Florian Halb and Leos Jelinek were named to the All-GSC Team.

In 2007 VSU was the National Runner-up and in 2006 they defeated Lynn to win the NCAA Division II National Championship.

 

Information for Prospective Student-Athletes

If you are interested in becoming a Blazer, send video tapes of your game play to:

VSU Blazer Tennis
Head Coach John Hansen
Athletics
1500 N. Patterson St.
Valdosta Ga. 31698

General Contact Information

Office: 222.333.5902
Fax: 229.333.5972
jhansen@valdosta.edu

 

Blazer Tennis News

Three Blazers All-America
SKILLMAN, N.J.- The Valdosta State men's tennis team landed three on the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) All-America Team. Leos Jelinek and Joerg Ekkenga received singles and doubles honors while Florian Halb was recognized for his singles play. [more...]

Blazers Fall 5-3 to Drury
Houston, TEXAS - Drury overcame an early 2-1 deficit to defeat Valdosta State 5-3 in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament Thursday afternoon at Homer Ford Park. [more...]

Blazers Advance With 5-0 Victory
HOUSTON, Texas - The Valdosta State men's tennis team advanced to its third straight NCAA Elite Eight appearance as the Blazers defeated Bloomsburg 5-0 in the third round of the NCAA Championships Wednesday afternoon at Memorial Park. [more...]

Blazers Top Delta State 5-0
VALDOSTA, Ga. - Valdosta State advanced to its third straight NCAA Championship appearance as the Blazers swept Delta State 5-0 in NCAA Mens Tennis South Region play at the VSU Tennis Courts Friday morning. [more...]

Tennis Regional Match Times Changed
VALDOSTA, Ga. - The match times for Friday's NCAA South Regional have been changed to accomodate travel plans for the participating teams. [more...]

Tennis Teams to Host Regionals
VALDOSTA, Ga.- The Valdosta State men's and women's tennis teams will host the Regional Tournament which will be played on May 8th and 9th. [more...]