The Louisiana Tech women's tennis team secured the No. 7 spot in the ITA Southern Regional Rankings for Division I, marking a significant achievement as the second-highest ranked non-SEC program. Junior Zoie Epps also made her mark, finishing at No. 16 in the regional singles rankings. This recognition caps off a successful 2026 season where the Bulldogs boasted a 17-4 overall record, the best in the program's history, and achieved unprecedented home success with a perfect 5-0 record. The team鈥檚 consistency is underscored by four top-10 finishes in the last five years and participation in the C-USA Championship semifinals for the fourth straight season.

By the Numbers
  • LA Tech finished the 2026 season with a 17-4 record, an .810 winning percentage.
  • Zoie Epps achieved an 18-1 singles record with a .947 winning percentage, the best in program history.
State of Play
  • The Bulldogs matched their second-highest team ranking in school history.
  • LA Tech completed a perfect 5-0 record against C-USA opponents and remained unbeaten at home for the first time since 2017.
What's Next

As the Bulldogs continue to build on their success, they aim to leverage their strong performance into next season, targeting higher regional and national rankings while maintaining their dominance in C-USA matchups.

Bottom Line

The Bulldogs鈥� strong finish this season, led by Epps' stellar performance, not only highlights their growing competitiveness in women's tennis but also sets the stage for continued success and potential program milestones in the future.