VERMILLION, S.D. – The South Dakota women's tennis team is picked to finish second in the Summit League behind eight-time defending champion Denver according to the preseason poll announced Tuesday.
The Coyotes earned 43 points and one first-place vote in the voting done by league head coaches as Denver had 49 points, including seven first-place votes.
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The Coyotes return just three players form last season's 11-12 team that advanced to the Summit League tournament championship match.
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Bea Havlickova, a sophomore, was named to the Players to Watch list for the spring season. Havlickova, posted a 5-2 dual mark in Summit League play and was 17-12 overall on the season in singles.
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2023 SUMMIT LEAGUE WOMEN'S TENNIS PRESEASON POLL
|
Team |
Score (1st place votes) |
| 1. |
Denver |
49 (7) |
| 2. |
South Dakota |
43 (1) |
| 3. |
North Dakota |
37 |
| 4. |
Omaha |
27 |
| 5. |
Oral Roberts |
25 |
| 6. |
Kansas City |
23 |
| 7. |
St. Thomas |
13 |
| 8. |
Western Illinois |
7 |
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