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Pat Shaulis was considered the best women's tennis player in Old Dominion University history during her tenure from 1978-81. After dominating high school tennis in New Jersey with a 56-2 record, Shaulis stepped onto the ODU courts and was an immediate success. She compiled an 81-20 career mark for four seasons. As a freshman, Shaulis compiled a 34-8 record at number one singles. As a sophomore, she was 20-3 and once again qualified for the AIAW regionals. She led the Lady Monarchs to a third place finish in the Virginia State Championships and a second place finish in the MALTA tournament. As a junior, Shaulis was 11-2 and led the Lady Monarchs to second place in the Virginia State Championships. In addition, the squad qualified for the AIAW Region II tournament for the first time ever. Shaulis once again took second in the State Championships. In 1981, Shaulis was 16-7 and led ODU to their best dual season ever with a 15-4 record. That season, ODU was 8-0 against Virginia's Division I teams and was awarded the regular season state crown. The Lady Monarchs took second in the state tournament and once again Shaulis advanced to the AIAW Region II Championships. She graduated in 1981 with a degree in health and physical education and recreation. She earned her master's degree in 1983 from ODU in organization and administration of athletics. Shaulis taught physical education in the Philippines at a missionary school and returned to the States in 1986. She is married to Greg Roberts and currently lives in Clifton Park, NY, where she teaches.
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