Swarthmore College Athletics

Led by Head Coach Bill Cullen, the 1977 men's tennis team won the program's first national championship. The title was decided by wins in the individual players tournament, as Swarthmore held a 15-12 advantage over Claremont. Larry Davidson '77, Michel Glouchevitch '77, John Irwin '77 and Alan Petrine '77 all earned NCAA Division III National Singles and Doubles Championship selections that season. The group also earned All-American status in their junior or senior years. The 1977 graduating class ranks first all-time in program history with 431 individual wins by a graduating class. The '77 season marked one of the highest points in an incredible run for the tennis program. The team was undefeated in MAC competition during their four years, captured their 12th MAC Championship within a 14-year stretch for the program, and began a run of 17-straight NCAA appearances. The Garnet would go on to capture NCAA Championships in 1981,1985, and 1990, as well.