The No. 8 Florida Southern College women's tennis team is gearing up to face No. 16 Rollins College in the Sunshine State Conference quarterfinals on April 24. This matchup marks a rematch after Florida Southern fell 4-3 to Rollins earlier this season. With a historic No. 6 ranking in the ITA NCAA Division II standings, the Moccasins have demonstrated consistency and depth through a strong season, including a signature win over No. 4 Nova Southeastern. As they prepare for this pivotal clash, head coach Trish Riddell expresses excitement for the challenge ahead.

By the Numbers
  • Florida Southern has a 23-38 overall record in the SSC tournament since 1996, with 26 total appearances.
  • FSC is currently ranked No. 6 in the ITA NCAA Division II, the highest in program history.
State of Play
  • The Moccasins are entering the tournament as the third seed.
  • Florida Southern defeated Lynn University 4-3 in last year鈥檚 quarterfinals, marking their return to the postseason.
What's Next

Should Florida Southern win against Rollins, they will advance to the semifinals, moving closer to securing a spot in the NCAA Division II Women鈥檚 Tennis Championship.

Bottom Line

The match against Rollins represents a critical opportunity for the Moccasins to assert their improved standing in the conference and build momentum towards a potential NCAA Championship berth.