WICHITA FALLS, Texas -- Midwestern State Women's Tennis remain No. 8 in the nation in most recent ITA NCAA Division II Rankings, announced by the organization Wednesday afternoon.

The Mustangs have had a smooth beginning to the season, beating Northwest Missouri State in the season opener, 6-1, then beating Cowley County CC (5-2) and Seward County CC, 7-0. The Mustangs will now face a tough road stretch, playing Nebraska-Kearney, Rockhurst, and No. 11 Washburn this weekend.

Of the Mustangs next seven matches, four will be against ranked competition (No. 11 Washburn, No. 7 West Florida, No. 22 Auburn-Montgomery, and No. 5 West Alabama). MSU are the highest ranked Lone Star Conference team in the ITA rankings, with No. 12 St. Mary's and No. 21 UT Tyler representing the LSC.

Midwestern State play their final exhibition of the season on Thursday, Feb. 18, against Collin College. The home trip is followed by matches in Kearney, Neb., facing Nebraska-Kearney (Feb. 20) and Rockhurst (Feb. 21), then against No. 11 Washburn in Topeka, Kansas (Feb. 22).

ITA NCAA Division II Women's Tennis Rankings

 

Ranking	School
1	Barry
2	Nova Southeastern
3	North Georgia
4	Flagler
5	West Alabama
6	Embry-Riddle
7	West Florida
8	Midwestern State
9	Catawba
10	Columbus State
11	Washburn
12	St. Mary's
13	Azusa Pacific
14	Rollins
15	Florida Southern
16	Mississippi College
17	Grand Valley State
18	Findlay
19	Lynn
20	Point Loma
21	UT Tyler
22	Auburn Montgomery
23	Wayne State
24	Wingate
25	Lee

Received Votes (Alphabetical): Augustana, Lubbock Christian, Saint Leo