Tanner Stump
| School: |
Mississippi State University |
| Year: |
graduated |
| Home Town: |
Bradenton |
| Home State: |
Florida |
| Home Country: |
United States(USA) |
| High School: |
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| Height: |
6-0 |
| Weight: |
175 lbs. |
| Birth Date: |
Friday, May 12, 1989 |
| Dominant Hand: |
Right |
| Major: |
Business Administration |
| Singles Record: |
10-17 |
| Doubles Record: |
20-30 |
SOPHOMORE YEAR (2008-09):
Avoiding last years late starts, the Bradenton, Fla.-native established himself as a regular competitor in the Bulldog lineup.
FALL – Competing in his first fall action for the Maroon and White, posted a 2-3 mark, with both wins coming against Southeast Regional competition… Achieved a .700 winning percentage in doubles action, going 7-3… Teamed up with junior Chris Doerr, reached the finals in the Division II Draw at the Southern Intercollegiate Championships and a semifinal showing in the White Draw at the Crimson Tide Fall Invitational.
SPRING - Put together three victories in dual match play, including two wins to open the home schedule for the Bulldogs... Earned an SEC victory over Tyler Tarnasky of Arkansas to help give the Bulldogs the SEC road win.
FRESHMAN (2007-08):
Arrived at the beginning of the spring semester.
SPRING – Upon late arrival to MSU, posted a .500 mark of 3-3 in singles play, with all three victories coming in a row… Was 2-2 in dual match play, playing 3 of his four matches in the #6 hole, with the other one coming at the #5 spot… Was unable to pick up an SEC victory in two attempts, but did earn one victory in the SEC Indoor Championships in New Orleans, La… Was 7-9 in doubles competition for the Maroon and White, but in joining up with teammate Chris Doerr, was able to go 6-5 in dual match play at the #3 position, with a 4-5 SEC record which includes three straight wins over Tennessee, Auburn and South Carolina.
PRE-MSU:
Was top 20 in the 18’s division in Florida coming out of high school...Also ranked in the Top 100 U.S. juniors in 2007.
PERSONAL:
Tanner Stump was born May 12, 1989, in Corpus Christi, Texas...The son of Dana and Belinda Stump...Likes the professional talents of Ivan Llubicic and Roger Federer...Enjoys playing other sports, listening to music and hanging out with friends...Majoring in business administration at MSU.
COACH N ILSSON ON TANNER:
“Tanner has come a long way in two years and has done a great job leading the team. He's the kind of player every coach wants on his team. He's really improved his serve which is the key to his game."
