Team Information
Santa Clara University |
Men | Women |
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Division: | NCAA - Div. I |
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Conference: | WCC |
Location: | Santa Clara, CA |
Head Coach: | Niall Angus |
Assistant Coach: | Josh Page |
Institution Type: | Private |
Environment: | Small city |
Student Population: | 8,000+ |
Top Recruiting Classes: |
R.V. in 2019, #12 in 2015, #18 in 2010, #15 in 2009, #22 in 2006
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Top Mid-Major Classes: |
#11 in 2024, #17 in 2023, #24 in 2020, #6 in 2019, #8 in 2016, #1 in 2015, #3 in 2010, #2 in 2009, #3 in 2006
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Conference Highlights
Finished season with 20-8 record, tied for most wins in program history.
In the 20 wins, won the doubles point 19 times (doubles was not played in 20th win)
Seeded #2 behind defending national champion Pepperdine at season-ending WCC Championships.
Highest ranked team in conference behind Pepperdine. Reached high of #59 in 2007 season.
Spent 12 consecutive weeks in national ranking polls.
Posted 13 wins over teams that appeared in the national rankings highlighted by a wins over Harvard, BYU and University of Arizona.
Had 9-match win streak as well as won 16 of last 18 regular season matches leading up to WCC Champs.
Individual Achievements
Jay Wong led team with 30 victories.
Blane Shields had highest win percentage in dual matches and overall play. He finished with 15-2 record in duals and 22-5 overall.
Five players finished with at least 18 wins on the season: Jay Wong (30), Blane Shields (22), Brian Brogan & Tommy Hicks (19), Bobby Rasmussen (19).
Coaching Achievements
Tied record for most wins in one season (20).
Highest team seeding at the WCC Championships (#2).