When "Bud" Schultz achieved All-American recognition at the conclusion of the 1981 season, it was the culmination of the most illustrious tennis career in modern Bates history. In four years of competition playing number one position, "Bud" never lost a match on Bates courts, or to any player from a Maine college or university. He won the state intercollegiate singles title four consecutive years, and was a finalist in the New England Il intercollegiate tournament twice, the champion in 1981. He was a participant in the NCAA III tournament three times, and a finalist in the 1981 tournament while leading Bates College to third place in the team standings. "Bud" holds the following College records:

Singles
Most wins, season 23 (23-5)
Most wins, career 78 (78-15)

Doubles 
Most wins, career 42 (42-13)

Singles & Doubles
Most wins, season 39 (39-7)
Most wins, career 120 (120-28)