KANSAS CITY, Mo – The Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association announced its 2022 Women's Tennis Preseason Coaches Poll. Defending MIAA champions Central Oklahoma tabbed the top spot in the poll for the third consecutive season.  
 
The Bronchos were selected as the unanimous favorites with 64 total points and eight first-place votes.
 
The battle for second was close as Washburn finished second with 52 points and Northwest Missouri State finished third with 51 points and the final first-place pick. Missouri Western came in fourth in the poll with 46 points while Nebraska Kearney rounded out the top-five with 34 points.
 
Northeastern State finished sixth with 30 points followed by Newman with 23 points and Emporia State with 16. Fort Hays State completed the poll in ninth.
 
The 2022 women's tennis season is already underway with MIAA contests set to begin Friday, March 25. To see a complete schedule of all MIAA teams, click here.
 
Below is the complete 2022 MIAA Women's Tennis Preseason Coaches Poll.
 
2022 MIAA Women's Tennis Preseason Poll
1. Central Oklahoma (8) – 64
2. Washburn – 52
3. Northwest Missouri (1) – 51
4. Missouri Western – 46
5. Nebraska Kearney – 34
6. Northeastern State – 30
7. Newman – 23
8. Emporia State – 16
9. Fort Hays State – 8
(first place votes)
Coaches Are Not Allowed to Vote For Their Own Team