https://www.avilaathletics.com en-us https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mten/2025-26/releases/260423-scott-foty KANSAS CITY, Mo. – After completing one of the best freshman seasons in the conference, Avila’s Axel Scott has been named the KCAC men’s tennis Co-Freshman of the Year and was selected to the All-KCAC Honorable Mention team, the conference announced today. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mten/2025-26/releases/260423-scott-foty https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20260411v6a0cg KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Wrapping up their second season and continuing to grow, Avila tennis lost to Sterling on Saturday afternoon. The women fell 7-0 while the men had a few big wins, losing 5-2. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20260411v6a0cg https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mten/2025-26/releases/20260410fc7o6p FULTON, Mo. – With just two matches remaining in the regular season, Avila men’s tennis picked up a big win over Westminster College on Thursday, 7-0. Additionally, the women’s program won all four matches played, but fell 4-3 due to small roster size. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mten/2025-26/releases/20260410fc7o6p https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20260407sz6gen MCPHERSON, Kan. – Back-to-back days and three duals in the last four days may have caught up to Avila tennis on Tuesday as both Eagle programs were swept by McPherson. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20260407sz6gen https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20260406tmc91r LEAVENWORTH, Kan. – Avila men’s and women’s tennis faced another tough test on Monday afternoon at Saint Mary, with the men losing 7-0 to the Spires and the women falling 6-1. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20260406tmc91r https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20260404vn4j6n KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Nearing the end of the regular season and dealing with injuries, Avila tennis lost on Saturday to Bethany. The men lost 7-0 while the women fell 6-1. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20260404vn4j6n https://www.avilaathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/260401-kendra-scott KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Another big day to support the women’s programs of Avila Athletics is just a few days away. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/260401-kendra-scott https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20260402g5ky2l BARTLESVILLE, Okla. – Facing another tough KCAC test on Wednesday, Avila men’s and women’s tennis lost 7-0 to Oklahoma Wesleyan. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20260402g5ky2l https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mten/2025-26/releases/20260323u3u7u6 KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Playing at the Plaza Tennis Center for the first time in 2026, Avila tennis saw the men fall, 5-2, as the women won 7-0 via forfeit from Ottawa. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mten/2025-26/releases/20260323u3u7u6 https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20260321sxm1me WINFIELD, Kan. – In the midst of one of the busiest stretches of the season, Avila tennis had a huge day on Saturday as the men defeated Southwestern, 7-0, and the women tied the Moundbuilders, 3-3. Sat, 21 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20260321sxm1me https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mten/2025-26/releases/20260317uyzhi5 LIBERTY, Mo. – Forced to move indoors due to late-winter weather in Kansas City, Avila tennis faced a pair of tough contests on Monday and Tuesday, with both programs losing to Friends on Monday and Evangel on Tuesday at the Clayview Country Club in Liberty, Mo. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mten/2025-26/releases/20260317uyzhi5 https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mten/2025-26/releases/20260308etsajo NORTH NEWTON, Kan. – Avila tennis faced a pair of tough challenges on Saturday, taking on Kansas Wesleyan and (RV) Bethel. The men’s program highlighted the day with a comeback victory over the Coyotes while the women continued to show signs of growth. Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mten/2025-26/releases/20260308etsajo https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mten/2025-26/releases/20260306f7x71k HILLSBORO, Kan. – Avila men’s tennis notched a 5-2 win to open up conference play versus Tabor on Thursday, while the women fell 5-2. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mten/2025-26/releases/20260306f7x71k https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mten/2025-26/releases/260302-scott-potw KANSAS CITY, Mo. – After a tremendous weekend in Illinois, Avila freshman Axel Scott has been named the KCAC Men’s Tennis Player of the Week, the conference announced today. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mten/2025-26/releases/260302-scott-potw https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mten/2025-26/releases/20260301v9nyux ILLINOIS – Avila men’s tennis picked up a pair of solid wins this weekend, defeating NCAA D-III Illinois College, 6-1 on Sunday and Kaskaskia College, 7-0 on Sunday. On the women’s side, the Eagles lost to Illinois College 6-1 and 4-3 to Kaskaskia despite winning every match played. Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mten/2025-26/releases/20260301v9nyux https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20260207ulzvzx SILOAM SPRINGS, Ark. – Hitting the courts for the first time in 2026, the Avila tennis programs faced a tough road test at John Brown. The Eagle women fell 7-0 and the men lost 5-2. Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20260207ulzvzx https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/260107-carol-miller Avila University joins the Kansas City community in mourning the passing of Carol Miller, who died peacefully at the age of 89. Carol's life was deeply woven into the fabric of Avila, and her legacy of generosity, service, and warmth will continue to inspire our community for generations to come. Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/260107-carol-miller https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mten/2025-26/releases/20251016mi0q71 FULTON, Mo. – In their second year returning to Avila, the men’s and women’s tennis programs continue to lay the foundation with a pair of big wins on Thursday afternoon, both defeating Westminster, 7-0. Thu, 16 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mten/2025-26/releases/20251016mi0q71 https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20250922by8t0b LINDSBORG, Kan. – Serving up its second season in its return to Avila, the Eagle tennis program laid a strong foundation for the upcoming campaign this weekend at the KCAC Fall Individual Championships at Bethany College. Sat, 20 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20250922by8t0b https://www.avilaathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/250421-tennis-CofC KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Avila freshmen tennis student-athletes Caige Bjornstad and Kylee Bragaw were both named to the KCAC’s Men’s and Women’s Tennis Champions of Character Team. Mon, 21 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/250421-tennis-CofC https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wten/2024-25/releases/20250421fpn42l KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Avila men’s and women’s tennis wrapped up its inaugural season with a loss to Saint Mary on Saturday at the Plaza Tennis Center, with both squads falling, 7-0. Sat, 19 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wten/2024-25/releases/20250421fpn42l https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mten/2024-25/releases/20250417msumww KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The penultimate dual of the season began Thursday morning for Avila tennis at the Plaza Tennis Center, with both the men and women losing to Sterling, 7-0. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mten/2024-25/releases/20250417msumww https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wten/2024-25/releases/20250411fjk7l9 KANSAS CITY, Mo. – In the final few weeks of the inaugural season for Avila tennis, both the men and women’s squads lost 7-0 to McPherson on Thursday at the Plaza Tennis Center. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wten/2024-25/releases/20250411fjk7l9 https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wten/2024-25/releases/20250408fgr1q0 KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Back on home court for the first time in nine days, the young Avila tennis program continued to grow on Monday with a 6-1 women’s loss and a 7-0 men’s loss to Friends at the Plaza Tennis Center. Mon, 07 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wten/2024-25/releases/20250408fgr1q0 https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wten/2024-25/releases/20250329ydx9kb OLATHE, Kan. – Hosting their second home events in program history, Avila tennis took learning opportunities on Saturday, with a 7-0 men’s loss and a 6-1 women’s loss to the Evangel Valor at the College Boulevard Activity Center. Sat, 29 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wten/2024-25/releases/20250329ydx9kb https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wten/2024-25/releases/20250324s2bj19 OTTAWA, Kan. – The men and women of Avila tennis continued to grow in the program’s first year, finishing with a men’s 7-0 loss and a 5-2 loss by the women at Ottawa. Mon, 24 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wten/2024-25/releases/20250324s2bj19 https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mten/2024-25/releases/20250324eofev5 SALINA, Kan. – Avila tennis continues to pick up learning experiences in the program’s first year after hard-fought losses to Concordia (Neb.), 7-0, and Kansas Wesleyan, 6-1 on Saturday. Sat, 22 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mten/2024-25/releases/20250324eofev5 https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mten/2024-25/releases/20250320g87sq3 KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Hosting its first home event in program history, Avila tennis lost both men’s and women’s duals to Bethany on Tuesday, 7-0. Tue, 18 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mten/2024-25/releases/20250320g87sq3 https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wten/2024-25/releases/20250315uinb8v HILLSBORO, Kan. – For a program in its first year, Avila women’s tennis continues to grow at a remarkable pace, picking up a 6-1 win at Tabor on Saturday. Sat, 15 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wten/2024-25/releases/20250315uinb8v https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mten/2024-25/releases/250310-davies-potw KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Junior Robert Davies has been named the KCAC Men’s Tennis Player of the Week, the conference announced today. Davies’ win is the first in men’s program history and the second in Avila’s brief history after Tia Wilsher’s win on Feb. 18. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mten/2024-25/releases/250310-davies-potw