Karen Nijssen
Karen Nijssen

Class:
Junior

Hometown:
Heerhoguwaard, Holland

Last College:
Trinitas College

Height:
5-9

Experience:
2L


ALL-SEC
Chancellor's Honor Roll • UMAA Honor Roll

FALL 2009 (JUNIOR)

Began the fall ranked No. 9 nationally in doubles and No. 49 in singles ... Teamed with Kristi Boxx to capture the ITA Southern Regional in doubles ... Won the ITA National Indoor doubles consolation bracket, knocking off the No. 5 team in the nation and the No. 2 ranked and defending NCAA Champion along the way ... Singles semifinalist at the ITA Southern Regional ... Won four of her last five in singles to end the fall ... Finished with a 10-4 doubles record ... Made the UMAA Honor Roll.

2008-09 (SOPHOMORE)

Earned All-SEC second team honors ... Second year in a row to make the team ... Helped lead the Rebels to a final national ranking of No. 21 and the second round of the NCAA Championships ... Helped the Rebels defeat five Top 25 teams in SEC play ... Ended the year ranked No. 12 in doubles and No. 71 in singles ... Qualified for the NCAA Doubles Championship for the second year in a row and advanced to the second round ... Posted a 24-13 overall singles record, 16-8 in dual matches ... Won seven in a row to end the year ... Won a huge match against Arkansas' Ela Kaluder to set up the clinching win by Gabby Rangel, as the Rebels knocked off the Razorbacks on their home court to reach the semifinals at the SEC Tournament ... Clinched the win over then No. 16 Alabama ... Teamed with freshman Kristi Boxx for a 27-9 overall doubles record, 16-5 at No. 1 ... The pair won the Ole Miss Fall Classic ... Doubles semifinalist at the ITA South Regional Championships ... Singles finalist at the Ole Miss Fall Classic ... Made the UMAA Honor Roll in the fall and spring.

2007-08 (FRESHMAN)

Earned All-SEC second team honors ... Named to the All-SEC Freshman Team ... Advanced to the second round at the NCAA Doubles Championship with Nika Koukhartchouk ... Ended the year ranked No. 26 in the nation in doubles ... Led the team with a 13-8 overall record, 12-7 at No. 2 singles ... Posted a 6-5 singles record in the SEC ... Went 13-8 at No. 1 doubles, including 8-3 in the SEC ... Made the Chancellor's Honor Roll in the fall and the UMAA Honor Roll in the spring.

PRIOR TO OLE MISS

Dutch champion with club competition ...Won several tournaments in doubles with teammate Laura van de Stroet ... Defeated the No. 5 and No. 8 ranked players in The Netherlands ... Ranked as high as No. 28 in singles and No. 10 in doubles.

PERSONAL

Born August 27, 1988 ... Daughter of Hans Nijssen and Marion Rijerse ... Enrolled in School of Liberal Arts ... Favorite tennis players are Don Ernsting and Bob Groenveld.

CAREER STATISTICS

YEAR OVERALL SINGLES DUAL SINGLES OVERALL DOUBLES DUAL DOUBLES
Fall 2008 8-5 ---- 10-3 ----
2007-08 13-8 13-8 13-8 13-8
TOTALS 21-13 13-8 23-11 13-8
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  • RRT12: Media Blitz

    Monday, May 14, 2012 - Athletics

    We expected the Rebel Road Trip to generate a concentrated burst of media coverage, and it did not disappoint. We confirmed at least 45 examples of earned media from 36 different outlets, including 18 newspapers and 14 TV stations. Here... read more

  • RRT12: Capacity Crowds

    Monday, May 14, 2012 - Athletics

    Crowds on the 16 events of the Rebel Road Trip exceeded our expectations at practically at every stop. Attendance ranged from 110 for the morning meeting in McComb to 680 for the evening event in Jackson.  Not including the thousands... read more

  • RRT12: Staff Shoutouts

    Monday, May 14, 2012 - Athletics

    A lot of people had a hand in making Rebel Road Trip 2012 a reality. From the two advanced teams that prepped each venue to the folks back in Oxford, here are some of the individuals that deserve credit for... read more

  • Young Athletics Leadership

    Thursday, May 10, 2012 - Athletics

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  • Open The Boxx

    Wednesday, April 25, 2012 -

    Rebel senior Kristi Boxx remembers the day she stepped on campus and had her first meeting as part of the Ole Miss women's tennis team.  She remembers then senior Mimi Renaudin telling her and the other freshmen to savor every... read more

  • NFL & Beyond Part 4: Eli Manning

    Saturday, April 21, 2012 - Football

    Today, Ole Miss Athletics is welcoming back four former Rebels who went on play professional football for a panel discussion entitled NFL & Beyond. The event will take place on the Grove stage at 11 a.m. prior to the BancorpSouth... read more

  • NFL & Beyond Part 3: Tre' Stallings

    Friday, April 20, 2012 - Football

    This Saturday, Ole Miss Athletics is welcoming back four former Rebels who went on play professional football for a panel discussion entitled NFL & Beyond. The event will take place on the Grove stage at 11 a.m. prior to... read more

  • NFL & Beyond Part 2: Ronnie Heard

    Thursday, April 19, 2012 - Football

    This Saturday, Ole Miss Athletics is welcoming back four former Rebels who went on play professional football for a panel discussion entitled NFL & Beyond. The event will take place on the Grove stage at 11 a.m. prior to the... read more

  • NFL & Beyond Part 1: Stacy Andrews

    Wednesday, April 18, 2012 - Football

    This Saturday, Ole Miss Athletics is welcoming back four former Rebels who went on play professional football for a panel discussion entitled NFL & Beyond. The event will take place on the Grove stage at 11 a.m. prior to the... read more

  • T-Henry Improves Draft Stock At PIT

    Tuesday, April 17, 2012 - Men's Basketball

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  • JUCO All-American Adds Punch To Ole Miss Hoops Roster

    Friday, April 13, 2012 - Men's Basketball

    Ole Miss added some offensive firepower to its roster this week with the signing of Marshall Henderson. The 6-2, 180-pound guard averaged 19.6 ppg and led South Plains College to the NJCAA National Championship, earning first-team All-America honors along the... read more

  • Ole Miss Has Two of the World's Best Athletes

    Wednesday, April 11, 2012 - Track & Field

    The world leader in the high jump and another who ranks among the world's top five in the 100 and 200 meter dashes both currently compete for the Ole Miss Rebels.Last weekend at the Pepsi Florida Relays in Gainesville, Ricky... read more

  • Update on Former Women's Basketball Player Ashley Awkward

    Thursday, March 29, 2012 - Women's Basketball

    Below is an update on former Ole Miss women's basketball player Ashley Awkward as she continues playing basketball professionally.  She is currently in Finland playing for Forssan Alku.  ... read more

  • Terrico White Headlines NBA D-League Contests

    Friday, February 24, 2012 - Men's Basketball

    Former Ole Miss star Terrico White has been selected to participate in the Dream Factory Dunk Contest and the Shooting Stars Competition this Saturday during the NBA D-League's All-Star Weekend festivities. White, a member of the Idaho Stampede, will be... read more

  • Ole Miss Baseball 2012 Walk Out Songs

    Monday, February 20, 2012 - Baseball

    Every year I get dozens of calls, texts, and e-mails from fans asking what the new walkout songs are going to be for the players entering the season. Below is the first draft of songs. As you know most players... read more

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