Dean Polisena
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- Hometown:
- Adelaide, Australia
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- Year:
- Jr.
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- High School:
- Saint Ignatius
Bio
2015-16 (Junior): Went 8-7 at first singles and 6-2 in Landmark play ... 10-9 at first doubles overall and 6-1 in the Landmark ... was 9-7 paired with Roy Liberman and the two were 5-1 in conference play.
2014-15 (Sophomore): Awarded 2015 Landmark Player of the Year.. Selected to First Team All-Landmark for singles and doubles play.. Named Landmark Player of the Week (April 20).. Polisena finished the season with an overall record of 18-8 in singles play, 7-1 in the conference in the No. 1 slot for Juniata.. along with partner Matyas Kohout, he finished 16-11 in doubles play, 7-1 in the conference at No. 1 doubles.. member of first team in program history to win Landmark Conference Championship and make NCAA Tournament.. record a win in singles play during first round of NCAA Tournament vs. Messiah to help the team advance
2013-14 (Freshman): Landmark Conference Rookie and Player of the Year… First-Team All-Landmark selection for singles… played the entire season at No. 1 singles compiling a dual match record of 16-3, 17-7 overall, and going 6-1 in conference play… finished 12-12 in doubles play and 10-8 in dual match doubles with Logan Moore… the pair went 9-8 at the No. 1 doubles position and posted a 4-3 conference record
High School/Club: Named to the All-Jesuit Australian team in 2011… Les Tap winner for best overall player for the Eastern Districts Tennis Association South Australia division in 2009
Personal: Son of Gianni and Lucia Polisena… POE is Psychology
News mentions
TOWSON, Md.- After a loss to Goucher earlier this season, the Juniata men’s tennis team knew that they would see the Gophers again. The rematch took place in the Landmark Conference Championship on Sunday afternoon. Exacting some revenge on their loss to the Eagles in last year’s championship, Goucher came out on top with a 5-2 victory to clinch their first conference title in the program’s history.
ALTOONA, Pa.- The Juniata men’s tennis team hosted Catholic at the Summit Tennis & Athletic Club in the Landmark Tournament Semifinals on Wednesday afternoon. The Eagles won all three matches in doubles play and need just two wins in singles to defeat the Cardinals 5-0 and advance to the Landmark Championship match for the third straight year.
SCRANTON, Pa.- The Juniata men’s tennis team played its final Landmark Conference match on Sunday afternoon against Scranton. The Eagles found themselves in a tight battle with the Royals but came out with a 5-4 victory.
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Juniata men’s tennis traveled to the nation’s capital for a Saturday afternoon match with Catholic. The Eagles won by the score of 7-2 to improve to 11-8 overall and 6-1 in the Landmark.
HUNTINGDON, Pa.- Playing in its third straight Landmark match in a row, you would forgive the Juniata men’s tennis team for being a little tired. The Eagles showed no signs of weariness as they easily defeated Merchant Marine 9-0 on Sunday afternoon at Raffensberger Court. This was coming off a 9-0 victory over Drew on Saturday.
HUNTINGDON, Pa.- Playing in its second match in an many days, the Juniata men’s tennis team hosted Drew on Saturday afternoon at Raffensberger Courts. The Eagles did not drop a match on the day as they won by the score of 9-0.
HUNTINGDON, Pa.- The Juniata men’s tennis team hosted Susquehanna in a Landmark Conference match on Wednesday afternoon. The Eagles had no trouble with the Crusaders as they won by the score of 7-2. Juniata evens its record at 6-6 overall and improves to 2-0 in the conference.
HUNTINGDON, Pa.- The Juniata men’s tennis team began Landmark Conference play against Moravian on Saturday afternoon at Raffensberger Courts. The Eagles had a resounding 8-1 win over the Greyhounds.
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