Women's tennis climbs to No. 36 before NCAAs

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From SMUMustangs.com:

Mustangs Climb to No. 36 in ITA Rankings

TEMPE, Arizona (SMU/Intercollegiate Tennis Association) — SMU women's tennis improved nine spots in the most recent Intercollegiate Tennis Association poll, coming in at No. 36 — the ITA announced on Tuesday.

As a team, this is the ninth time the Mustangs have been mentioned in the ITA rankings this season. Previously, SMU was ranked No. 45 on April 16.

Taylor Johnson and Lana Mavor remain in the top 50 in doubles rankings, and as of Tuesday are currently No. 40 in the country.

Most recently, SMU Women's Tennis won its second straight American Athletic Conference Championship, defeating Memphis 4-0 on Sunday at the Styslinger/Altec Tennis Complex.

SMU (13-11) earned the top seed going into the Championship, with Memphis (17-8) being the No. 3 seed.

The Mustangs won 22 of 27 matches across singles and doubles play in the championship. Mavor, a Maine native, was also named the Most Outstanding Performer of the 2024 AAC Championship.

Up Next

The Mustangs transition their focus to the NCAA Championships Selection Show on April 29. This will be SMU's 13th appearance in the NCAA Tournament, most recently competing last year in 2023 against then-No. 39 Baylor in the first round.

NCAA first round action will take place on May 3rd or 4th.