INDIANAPOLIS - Stringing together its most wins since the 2013
spring season, Anderson University women's tennis claimed the No.
10 slot in the first of three NCAA Southeast Regional Rankings,
announced by the Association on Wednesday.
In the Southeast Region, the tournament champions from the South
Atlantic Conference, Peach Belt, and Conference Carolinas will
receive an automatic bid, with five more at-large selections. The
eight Southeast Region teams that earn a trip to the NCAA
Tournament are the most by any region, as 48 teams from across the
country move on to the annual postseason tournament.
The Trojans boast a 12-5 overall record for the season, while
hanging on to a 6-4 mark within the SAC. AU has claimed victories
in three of its last four contests, as it has recorded six 9-0
shutout triumphs for the season.
AU rounded out the poll in the 10th spot, as it was one of five
teams from the SAC to earn spots in the weekly poll. Wingate led
the way within the league in the sixth position, while Tusculum
followed in seventh. Queens fell behind the Pioneers in the eighth
slot, while Newberry earned the ninth spot finishing just ahead of
the Black and Gold. Anderson closed a stretch of fifth straight SAC
teams in the 10th position.
Prior to the streak of SAC members, the Peach Belt Conference
captured the top-five spots in the poll with league-leading
Armstrong claiming the No. 1 spot. After the Pirates, Columbus
State was ranked second, while in-state rival Georgia College
grabbed the third spot. Closing out the run of PBC members, Flagler
and GRU Augusta rounded out the stretch in fourth and fifth,
respectively.
The Trojans close out their road schedule on Thursday when they
head to in-state rival, USC Aiken. First serve is set for 2
p.m.
NCAA Southeast Regional Women's Tennis
Rankings
1. Armstrong, 20-0
2. Columbus State, 13-2
3. Georgia College, 14-4
4. Flagler, 11-4
5. GRU Augusta, 14-4
6. Wingate, 11-1
7. Tusculum, 15-1
8. Queens, 11-2
9. Newberry, 13-4
10. Anderson, 12-5
FULL
RANKINGS