The Wichita State women's tennis team (21-4) is set to face No. 26 SMU (15-7) on May 2 in the NCAA Tournament. The Shockers have achieved a program record of 19 consecutive wins this season and secured an at-large bid as the No. 3 seed in the Norman Regional. Under new head coach Jacob Eddins, the team aims for a significant postseason advance after a strong regular season, notwithstanding their latest loss in the American Conference Championship. Wichita is looking to capitalize on their doubles success, having won 19 of 21 matches after taking the doubles point this year.

By the Numbers
  • Wichita State has a 21-4 record this season, with 13 wins against nonconference opponents.
  • The Shockers are currently ranked No. 34 in the ITA team rankings and have a doubles pair (Wang and Roselli) ranked No. 46.
State of Play
  • The Shockers are making their 13th NCAA Tournament appearance and their first since 2018.
  • Wichita State has a 19-2 record when winning the doubles point this season.
What's Next

If Wichita State wins against SMU, they will advance to face either No. 40 Kansas or No. 6 Oklahoma in the Round of 32 on May 3.

Bottom Line

The upcoming match presents a crucial opportunity for Wichita State to break their streak of limited NCAA success and advance deeper into the tournament, aiming to build on a remarkable season characterized by strong performances and significant accomplishments.