WICHITA FALLS, Texas -- Midwestern State Men's Tennis stay at No. 18 in the newest ITA NCAA Division II Men's Tennis Rankings, announced the organization on Wednesday morning.

Midwestern State began the season with a victory over Northwest Missouri State, 5-2, while picking up exhibition wins over Cowley County CC (6-1), Seward County CC (5-2), and Collin College (6-1). The Mustangs will now face a tough road stretch, playing Nebraska-Kearney, Rockhurst, and No. 4 Washburn this weekend.

Alongside the Mustangs in the national poll, No. 5 UT Tyler and No. 6 Lubbock Christian represent the Lone Star Conference. The Mustangs will also face No. 2 West Florida and No. 4 Washburn later in the season. Barry leads the poll after winning the ITA DII National Men's Team Indoor Championships this past weekend. Barry bested No. 3 West Florida, 4-0 in the championship match, after win the semifinal 4-1 against No. 4 Washburn, and quarterfinal against UIndy, 4-0.

The Mustangs travel to Nebraska and Kansas this weekend, playing three matches. First, MSU will travel to Kearney, Neb., facing Nebraska-Kearney (Feb. 20) and Rockhurst (Feb. 21), then traveling to Topeka, Kan. to face No. 4 Washburn (Feb. 22).
 

ITA NCAA Division II Men's Tennis Rankings

 

Ranking	School
1	Barry
2	West Florida
3	Flagler
4	Washburn
5	UT Tyler
6	Lubbock Christian
7	Valdosta State
8	Catawba
9	Embry-Riddle
10	Florida Southern
T11	Azusa Pacific
T11	North Georgia
13	Indianapolis
14	Columbus State
15	Saint Leo
16	Lee
17	Grand Valley State
18	Midwestern State
19	Wingate
20	Charleston
21	Lander
22	Mississippi College
23	Wayne State
24	Harding
25	Tiffin

Received Votes (Alphabetical): Biola, Ferris, Lynn, Rollins