GILBERT, Ariz. – The Intercollegiate Tennis Association released the 2026 Women's Division II Preseason Top 25 Coaches Poll on Wednesday, with Embry-Riddle checking in at No. 7.
Head Coach
Chad Berryhill noted that the Eagles' schedule was intentionally built to position the team for an NCAA Tournament run. Following a strong fall season, the Blue & Gold appear to be on track, highlighted by
Benedetta Sensi and
Amelie Gindl earning regional rankings of No. 12 and No. 17, respectively.
Embry-Riddle will open its spring slate at home against Palm Beach Atlantic on Jan. 30 before officially beginning Sunshine State Conference play on Feb. 11, when Saint Leo visits Daytona Beach. SSC rivals Barry and Nova Southeastern were ranked No. 1 and No. 2 in the preseason poll, and the Eagles are slated to face both the Buccaneers and the Sharks in March.
