Men’s and Women’s Tennis Set to Start 2025 Season at Ramser

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men's and women's tennis teams are ready to start their 2025 fall season. Head Coach Jeff Bane is returning for his fourth year at the helm. 

Returning for the men's team is sophomore, Ryan Almovodar, sophomore, Blake Boyer, junior, Matt Easter, and senior, Noah Hill. Returning for the women's team is sophomore, Alanna Reyes, sophomore, Andi Green, sophomore, Maria Cottenden, and junior, Deah Bresson. 

On the men's team, Coach Bane brought in two freshmen: Nathan Fitzpatrick (Yreka, California) and CJ Danemayer (Cincinnati, Ohio). Both are looking to be immediate contributors. On the women's team, Coach Bane also added in two freshmen: Liz Hughes (New Lebanon, Ohio) and Annie Mahek (Shelby, Ohio). The incoming duo adds more depth and will make strong contributions from the start.  

Both teams will start their season with the home opener against Capital University at the Ramser Tennis Courts on Saturday, September 6. The match will take place at 10:00 a.m. 

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a private, four-year, intentionally Christian teaching university for traditional age students, graduate students, and working adults. With a 327-acre main campus in Mount Vernon, Ohio, MVNU emphasizes academic excellence, spiritual growth, and service to community and church. MVNU offers an affordable education both in-seat and online to nearly 2,100 students from 33 states and 26 foreign countries.