Slippery Rock University women's tennis team has earned recognition as one of the top nine teams in the Atlantic Region, as announced by the NCAA Division II Women鈥檚 Tennis Committee. This ranking is crucial for determining which teams make it to the NCAA Tournament, with automatic berths for conference champions and at-large bids for the highest-ranked teams. Slippery Rock boasts a strong 9-1 overall record and a perfect 7-0 in-region record, facing other ranked teams this week, including IUP and Charleston, which will impact their final ranking. The next set of rankings will be revealed on April 22, with the NCAA Tournament field announced on May 4.

By the Numbers
  • Slippery Rock holds a 9-1 overall record in Division II matches.
  • They have a 7-0 record in Atlantic Region matches.
State of Play
  • Slippery Rock is one of two PSAC West teams in regional rankings, along with Indiana University (Pa.).
  • East Stroudsburg University represents the PSAC East in the rankings.
  • Automatic NCAA Tournament berths are available for all three conference champions in the region.
What's Next

Upcoming matches against ranked opponents IUP, Charleston, and West Virginia Wesleyan will be critical for improving Slippery Rock's regional standing ahead of the next rankings announcement.

Bottom Line

Slippery Rock's strong in-region performance emphasizes their potential for an NCAA Tournament berth, underscoring the importance of their upcoming matches for sustained success in postseason qualifications.