EDISON, N.J. – The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) announced the men's and women's tennis preseason polls on Thursday. The NU men were tabbed fifth and the women fourth.
On the men's side, Marist was selected at the preseason favorite, while Quinnipiac was picked at the favorite on the women's side.
The NU men competed in four invitations and one dual match in the fall and had strong showings by
Felipe Fuentes,
Taylan Ozdemir and
Josh Wilson. The women played in four invitations and one dual in the fall;
Stella Peisakhova claimed the consolation flight A title at the UB Invite.
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| Men's Preseason Coaches' Poll |
| 1. |
Marist (5) |
60 |
| T2. |
Monmouth (1) |
54 |
| T2. |
Quinnipiac (2) |
54 |
| 4. |
Fairfield |
37 |
| 5. |
Niagara |
31 |
| 6. |
Siena |
27 |
| 7. |
Saint Peter's |
16 |
| 8. |
Rider |
9 |
| Women's Preseason Coaches' Poll |
| 1. |
Quinnipiac* (8) |
64 |
| 2. |
Siena |
52 |
| 3. |
Marist |
49 |
| 4. |
Niagara |
38 |
| 5. |
Fairfield |
37 |
| 6. |
Rider |
19 |
| 7. |
Monmouth |
16 |
| 8. |
Saint Peter's |
13 |
*Denotes unanimous selection
