As the sport evolves, Barbieri says the museum is emphasizing accessibility. }Customer Service. Kate Whitney Lucey/International Tennis Hall of Fame, This retrospective celebrating 50 years of the WTA and its elevation of women in the sport comes less than a year after the US womens national soccer team reached a. Chris Evert's wood laminated racquet with natural gut strings, which she used to win the US Open Women's Singles Championship in 1982, is one of the exhibits in the WTA retrospective at the International Tennis Hall of Fame. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. The women at the pinnacle of the sport, like Serena Williams, are household names, as the men, like Roger Federer, are. Behrens (Mishawaka, Indiana / Trinity School at Greenlawn) won the 400 meters with a season-best run of 57.19 seconds during the two-day, non-scoring meet on Friday and Saturday.. DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY PANTHERS. Aug 28 (Sun) Final AT Northern Iowa L, 5-0 Cedar Falls, Iowa Box Score Recap. Staff Directory - Davenport University Athletics A weekday briefing from veteran Rhode Island reporters, focused on the things that matter most in the Ocean State. As stewards of the history of tennis, ITHF already housed permanent exhibits on the WTA and the pioneers in the sport who fought to secure the future of womens tennis. Multiple grand slam winner Kim Clijsters will serve as honorary president of the International Tennis Hall of Fame this year. The exhibits of Newsoms photography and the Original Nine have corresponding online retrospectives that naturally complement the upcoming WTA showcase. (); : She was defeated by Chris Evert in the semifinals. We also invite you to cheer on the Davenport Panthers. 1/6/2023 11:39:00 AM Founded in 1972, the GLIAC has 12 member institutions across Michigan, Indiana and Ohio. The history of the past 50 years of womens tennis is inspiring, thanks to many players who decided to use their voice when it wasnt always easy. The WTA physical exhibit will open to the public the first week of May. kbutterfield@davenport.edu: Women's Soccer; Paige Eli: Head Coach paige.eli@davenport.edu: 616-871-6193 616-871-6193: PaigeEli7: Dean Muckle: Assistant Coach dmuckle@davenport.edu: Muckleo123: Lizzie Hornack: Assistant Coach Chris Taborn: Assistant Coach btaborn@davenport.edu: 708-465-3746 708-465-3746 If participating on a DU sports team isnt for you, you can still play a key role in Davenport University athletics by cheering on your favorite NCAA Division II teams. 4-2-1. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Grab your Davenport Panthers gear at the DU Spirit Store, then head out for exciting GLIAC action. Women's Soccer - GLIAC The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. In this image, King competes in the March 1983 Virginia Slims Championships held at Madison Square Garden in New York, featuring the top 15 female players in the world. If youre a varsity-level athlete, Davenport University athletics is the ideal place for you to build your skills, showcase your talents and receive the support you need to shine in DU sports and in your classes. Three award-winning, leading female sports photographers including Amanda J. Cain, the NHLs first Black female photographer appeared during a panel at the museum last month. Through non-varsity DU athletics, youll improve your game and keep your edge by competing with universities all across the state of Michigan and beyond. Even younger, 16 or so, being able to sit in the same room and see her onstage and it was incredible The impact that her energy had on me was huge.. Behrens (Mishawaka, Indiana / Trinity School at Greenlawn) won the 400 meters with a season-best run of 57.19 seconds during the two-day, non-scoring meet on Friday and Saturday.. Schermerhorn led a 1-2-3 finish that included Behrens in second at 24.95 and senior. The women at the pinnacle of the sport, like Serena Williams, are household names, as the men, like Roger Federer, are. Several of her photographs will be featured in the Transcending Tennis: 50 Years of the WTA presentation. % This retrospective celebrating 50 years of the WTA and its elevation of women in the sport comes less than a year after the US womens national soccer team reached a settlement to earn pay equal to their male counterparts, and as the women of the WNBA continue their fight to earn the same percentage of their leagues revenue that NBA players earn in theirs. dmuckle@davenport.edu. As professional athletes, we have a platform to inspire positive change in the world and use our influence for the better, No. Schermerhorn sprinted to a runner-up, 100-meter time of 12.47 seconds. <> Their season came to an end in the semifinals of the WHAC Tournament in penalty kicks. Davenport Women's Soccer (@davenport_wsoc) / Twitter The exhibits and events will continue through September, with several more video stories popping up on the web site from legends in the game. Venus Williams, left, and Serena Williams win their first doubles Wimbledon grand slam title at the All England Club. It was really those nine who then led the field, who led the charge to start playing, said Juliana Barbieri, ITHFs senior vice president of content and partnerships. She was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2017. All rights reserved. Women's Track/Field Records Five Team Season-Best Performances at bjsBGW()JT1PYn~%K%>O,B,}5'XT!hHJ.Dp|HgS%/0.FhJ;y4Vv;[KbjwT9 I feel nothing but gratitude.. NEWPORT, R.I. In professional tennis, women now earn prize money equal to men at the biggest stages in the game: the four grand slams. The addition of Hailey Van Lith creates a new powerful trio alongside Angel Reese and Flau'jae Johnson as the Tigers' sights are set on back-to-back national titles. Streak. UmL2ItB6T(Bds>}8F3}$8>:>CY{#Ukgn4 Dean Muckle - Assistant Coach - Staff Directory - Davenport University Get or stay fit, make new friends and have fun while still experiencing the thrill of competition through the extensive intramural DU sports program.