The University of Miami women’s tennis team checks in at No. 12 in the nation in the pre-spring ITA rankings to begin 2017.
In addition, the Hurricanes have a trio of players in the top 70, headlined by junior Sinead Lohan placing sixth, and one doubles pair in the top 50.
"I think this is a fair start for our team. This year is about taking the next step–we have the talent." Miami head coach Paige Yaroshuk-Tews said. "My vibe on this team is that they are going to die for their friends. They are more than teammates this year which is going to have a huge impact."
Miami, one of five ACC teams in the top 25, is ranked in the top 12 to start the spring for the seventh time in the last eight years.
The Hurricanes are coming off a 21-6 (12-2 ACC) showing in 2015-16, reaching the Sweet 16 for the 11th consecutive season and finishing in the top 15 for the 13th consecutive season. Miami ended the campaign ranked No. 10, its eighth top-10 finish in the past 11 years.
Individually, Sinead Lohan, at sixth nationally, is the second-highest ranked player in the ACC and the second-highest ranked junior in the country. Lohan, who went 11-3 in the fall with six wins over top-45 opponents, is ranked in the top 10 for the 13th straight time, a streak that dates back to the opening 2016 rankings. She was fifth in the nation this past fall.
Along with Lohan, redshirt senior Maci Epstein is ranked No. 69 in singles and freshman Estela Perez-Somarriba is ranked No. 70. Of the players who are now ranked but were not in the fall, they are among the top 20 on the list.
For Epstein, who went 10-6 in the fall and reached the semifinals at the ITA Southeast Regional Championships, the No. 69 mark is the best of her collegiate career. Her prior top mark came in 2015 when she reached No. 102 nationally.
Just three Canespacers support UM women's tennis in any real way.
Yet only 11 freshmen in the country are ranked higher than Perez-Somarriba, including just four in the ACC. The Madrid native posted a 7-3 mark in the fall to begin her career at Miami.
The Hurricanes are one of 12 teams, including one of three in the ACC, with at least three ranked singles players. There are just nine teams, with two hailing from the ACC, that have at least three singles players in the top 70.
I say we end up with Chris Henderson, Brian Edwards, Jeff Thomas and Anthony McFarland.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | January 12, 2017 at 11:29 PM
Great Post CoolMac..
Posted by: RCCF | January 13, 2017 at 01:55 AM
"look to us to get the most accurate and up-to-date recruiting information"
- CNN
Posted by: raizecane | January 13, 2017 at 07:19 AM
?? ^
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | January 13, 2017 at 08:52 AM
Trio of Canes coaches see Brian Edwards
Miami coaches Manny Diaz, Ephraim Banda, and Mike Rumph were at 2017 DB target Brian Edwards' house last night
The former Canes commit from Miramar has remained a priority for Miami coaches over the last few months, and a source close to Edwards' told CanesInSight that his decision will come down to Miami and Florida.
He will visit Louisville this weekend, but they are not a serious threat at this point -- Edwards' mother is not taking the trip with him. He will visit Coral Gables officially next weekend before seeing Gainesville on the 27th-29th weekend of January. Mark Richt is scheduled to see Edwards in-home next week prior to his visit.
One more tidbit -- CanesInSight has learned that Edwards' mother will "definitely" be on the Miami visit with him, while it is up in the air if she take the trip to UF with him.
Posted by: SinisterCane | January 13, 2017 at 09:10 AM
Good stuff Raize
Posted by: raizecane | January 13, 2017 at 07:19 AM
CNN and the rest are finding out what happens when you sell your soul to the devil to get Hillary elected....and she loses.
There is now hell to pay.
Posted by: Go Canes! | January 13, 2017 at 09:13 AM
Oh God here we go again with the political bull crap. See you guys again next week when this crap fest ends smdh.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | January 13, 2017 at 09:15 AM
IF we land Edwards to go along with Bandy, Carter, Dean, Smith and DeeJay, that's a hell of a haul at DB.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 13, 2017 at 09:23 AM
2018 DB class is even crazier to think about what we could have coming in.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 13, 2017 at 09:23 AM
No poltics from me, just a little joke between Raize and me.
Posted by: Go Canes! | January 13, 2017 at 09:58 AM
Brini's recruitment took a turn for the worst!!!
Went from being a priority for us but committed to UGA, backed out his commitment to pursue us, now we don't want him, and FIU is his best bet now! If only he had committed to us when he had the opportunity to...SMH
Posted by: WWIN | January 13, 2017 at 09:59 AM
Tall Jitt plays to many games for me Ohio...I think he ends up a gaytor
Posted by: WWIN | January 13, 2017 at 10:01 AM
Oh God here we go again with the political bull crap. See you guys again next week when this crap fest ends smdh.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | January 13, 2017 at 09:15 AM
100% what kinda jerk would bring up politics on a canes blog?
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | January 13, 2017 at 10:41 AM
Our Fans unbelievable. Quick to Bash Kids if They Don't Choose Is, but Complain that kids want to go to places like Florida and Tennessee. If Kids Pick Those Type of Schools over us based on What They Have Just Witnessed This Season, Let Them Go. We Have A Chance to Play for a National AL Championship with an Adequate Quarterback, an Addition of two Good Offensive Lineman, two Good DB's and Maybe two Good Wr's. That's How Close We Are.
Posted by: Coolmac758 | January 13, 2017 at 10:44 AM
Is that it coolmac? That all we need?
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | January 13, 2017 at 10:47 AM
It has to be exhausting having to hit the caps key for nearly every single word typed.
What's actually written is utter nonsense, but mad props for the delivery.
Posted by: Go Canes! | January 13, 2017 at 10:59 AM
We Have A Chance to Play for a National AL Championship with an Adequate Quarterback, an Addition of two Good Offensive Lineman, two Good DB's and Maybe two Good Wr's. That's How Close We Are.
Posted by: Coolmac758 | January 13, 2017 at 10:44 AM
We had all that last year and we...oops, I missed the part where you said adequate QB.
Posted by: CaneRock | January 13, 2017 at 11:03 AM
Posted by: CaneRock | January 13, 2017 at 11:03 AM
I must say the trolling game on the space, myself included, has gotten weak this season.
We all need to add working on that to our New Year's resolutions.
Posted by: Go Canes! | January 13, 2017 at 11:13 AM
I am thinking we are getting some good kids who will need to play; play the young guys...they can do it.
I think Burns sounds like an injury project, the kid from MD is needed sounds solid.
I still think QB is questionable; I like what I see of Perry the best; Allison is gun shy from tape; his footwork is slow as well. Only time will tell.
While I think we had a good team this year, all you had to do was watch Monday night; we could not get on the field with Clemson or Bama. Our D could compete.....the offense we ran at anytime was not ready for that kind of competition. We must build on that; QB/OL/RB are all questionable and/or thin at this point; WR may be deeper but still needs work. Our O needs to work really hard and grow; I think our D is stronger; DBs will need work and depth.
Good luck to all the guys leaving and coming.
Posted by: VA Cane | January 13, 2017 at 11:53 AM
Pulling a kid to Oregon is going to be a looootttt harder than Bama:
SOURCE: #Alabama asst Mario Cristobal is expected to become the new OC & Run Game Coordinator at #Oregon.. 1st reported by 247.
Posted by: Go Canes! | January 13, 2017 at 12:09 PM
VA Cane...Burns still has offers on the table from the likes of Bama,FSU,OSU, & Clemson, among many, so (JMO) I think He'll be alright.
And remember Allen Hurns came to UM with injury concerns, and He turned out pretty good.
Posted by: CaneRock | January 13, 2017 at 12:09 PM
Now our fans are saying Oregon taking our Recruit because of Billy Gibson. I Bet he wished that he listened to the coaches right now. Now he can't Come. As fast as Brian Edwards who they're saying may not Qualify, I would've love to had both of them, but they have to Want to be Canes. We Have what the Media calls a SEC Defense Now. In My Opinion one of the Top 5 Defenses in the Nation, but south Florida players rather go Elsewhere. Give me Dean, Cartwe, Bandy,Smith and DJ and Watch What Happens.
Posted by: Coolmac758 | January 13, 2017 at 12:17 PM
So... Mike Harley is visiting now. After "shutting down" his recruitment 2 weeks ago. LOL
We need either him or Jeff Thomas. Elite speed/shifty guys. I'd prefer Thomas, but would take Harley in a heartbeat. Both would be amazing.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 13, 2017 at 12:28 PM
Besides the fact that WV is already a looooong @$$ way from SoFlo, they played road games in Landover, Md...Lubbock, TX...Stillwater ,OK...Austin, TX...Aimes, IA...and the closest one to SoFlo was the RAB.
Seriously doubt that Harley's parents would've seen Him play more than once a year...if that.
Posted by: CaneRock | January 13, 2017 at 12:46 PM
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 13, 2017 at 12:28 PM
Imo if this kid gets on campus he's not going to WVU.
There's no way any recruit, especially one who's probably grown up knowing about Perry, won't second and third guess his commitment after the shellacking we gave WVU.
Posted by: Go Canes! | January 13, 2017 at 01:08 PM
Posted by: CaneRock | January 13, 2017 at 12:46 PM
And definitely this too.
Posted by: Go Canes! | January 13, 2017 at 01:24 PM
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 13, 2017 at 12:28 PM
I dont think of Harley as shifty. He's a bunch like Dorsett. Thomas is very shifty, like Santana. We get both plus Holmes. Ive had a feeling about Harley for a minute. Seems like he has WV doubts.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | January 13, 2017 at 01:42 PM
^^^ We get both plus Holmes and thats an elite WR group. Elite.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | January 13, 2017 at 01:42 PM
Has anyone heard how the Henderson visit went last night? I want a DB class of Edwards, Henderson, Bandy and Dallas.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | January 13, 2017 at 01:54 PM
^^^ Dean is a nice addition too.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | January 13, 2017 at 01:55 PM
If Kaaya tears it up, and the next QB starts off with a bang, you think people start talking about QBU again? Would love to get that title back.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | January 13, 2017 at 02:01 PM
Someone dynamic needs to unseat Berrios at PR next year.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | January 13, 2017 at 02:07 PM
Harley's parents both supposedly pushed for him to take the visit. At least they're in our corner lol
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 13, 2017 at 02:09 PM
Njoku is gonna have to grow into TE like his big brother. His nickname should be Njok2.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | January 13, 2017 at 02:09 PM
I don't see TE for Njoku 2. Different frame than David. Tall WR, IMO. Like Kelvin Benjamin or Mike Williams.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 13, 2017 at 02:10 PM
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 13, 2017 at 02:10 PM
I see him like a Jimmy Graham. A hybrid type.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | January 13, 2017 at 02:15 PM
former cane Sam Shields and now Packer D/B arrested on Marajuana charge. currently on i/R WITH CONCUSSION SYMPTOMS from game 1 this season. Sad.
Fran in Debary
Posted by: fran | January 13, 2017 at 02:21 PM
^^^^^^^
Nothing wrong with self-medicating
Posted by: SinisterCane | January 13, 2017 at 02:24 PM
^^^ I agree. Let the grown man do what he wants. Non issue.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | January 13, 2017 at 02:25 PM
Ariz says he's told Henderson is a Miami lean.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | January 13, 2017 at 02:31 PM
Ariz says he's told Henderson is a Miami lean.
Posted by: The Dude | January 13, 2017 at 02:31 PM
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Uhhhh... Where?
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 13, 2017 at 02:37 PM
I read this on Canesinsight.
Peter Ariz said: View Post
At basketball game right now, Josh Jobe said C.J. is leaning towards Miami
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | January 13, 2017 at 02:38 PM
Oh. I saw that. He also said Bandy doesn't expect him at Miami.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 13, 2017 at 02:39 PM
"I don't think he's lying but I don't know if he's right either."
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 13, 2017 at 02:39 PM
Yeah. We will see. I think we get him.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | January 13, 2017 at 02:43 PM
Slaton and Herbert are visiting. Its a longshot but I'll take it.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | January 13, 2017 at 03:00 PM
Coach Kool went on visit with Slaton to talk about possibly playing DL since he's basically convinced to do so. We may just be playing the game, but at least this staff is playing it.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 13, 2017 at 03:04 PM
Diaz & Kool would be the guys to play for in Florida if you want to play in the front 7.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | January 13, 2017 at 03:06 PM
If this year goes our way for recruiting its gonna be an amazing class.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | January 13, 2017 at 03:07 PM
O_C,
are you and UMike gonna do predictions?
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | January 13, 2017 at 03:09 PM