The HPU Sharks, women’s tennis team, popped up to the seventh spot in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Division II Women’s Tennis Coaches Poll.

After a Hawai’i Invitational win, the Sharks (5-0), made the move. They beat Azusa Pacific 6-1 who were ranked seveth at the time, and Biola 4-0. They beat Concordia Irvine 4-1, Dominican 4-1, and Hawai’i Hilo 4-3.

Barry, the defending National Champion, remained unanimously number 1. The top four spots remained unchanged from last month. Indianapolis coming in second, Central Oklahoma third, and Nova Southeastern fourth.

West Alabama dropped a place to sixth, while Columbus State jumped a spot to fifth. The Sharks now rank seventh, with Saint Leo eighth, Flagler drops to ninth, and Lynn tenth. Azusa Pacific dropped down to eleventh.

The Number seven HPU Sharks will be inactive until next week, when they take on three consecutive NCAA Division I opponents.

HPU will take on Cal State Fullerton Friday, February 25, followed by Long Beach State Friday, March 4, and Army Sunday, March 6.

All three matches start at 10 am at the University of Hawaii Tennis Center.

ITA Division II Women’s Coaches Poll
February 17, 2022