By: Olivia Coiro
Skillman, N.J.- The Intercollegiate Tennis Association released the 2013 All-America Team on Friday with Lynn University senior Willi Wolfer earning both singles and doubles honors. Alongside Wolfer was his doubles partner Vlad Cirla who earned doubles recognition for the third consecutive year. Lynn University men’s tennis has had at least one All-American in the last eight years and 19th season overall since the program’s inception in 1989.
Wolfer finished the season ranked eighth nationally with a 9-5 record including a 3-0 Sunshine State Conference slate. This is the third straight year he has been selected by the ITA in both singles and doubles while also earning doubles accolades in 2010. The Troisdorf, Germany, native was also named to the SSC First Team for doubles when partnered with Cirla.
The duo went 11-7 overall and ranked fourth at the NCAA Division II level. This is Cirla’s fifth time being named All-American after previously being selected for singles and doubles from 2011-12. Cirla, a native of Bucharest, Romania, was selected as an All-SSC First Team honoree in both singles and doubles this season.
The Fighting Knights finished the season ranked No. 4 with an 18-7 mark while making its 11th consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance. Head coach Michael Perez earned his 900th win as both men’s and women’s head coach this season and stands just eight victories shy of his 400th at the helm of the men’s program in his 24 seasons with LU.