Riding a five-match-long win streak, the Shocker women’s tennis team slotted in at no. 49 in the April 1 Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) computer rankings.
The Shockers (11-6) have been ranked in each top 75 rankings so far this season and this is its second time breaking into the top 50. The Shockers have won 10 of its last 12 matches after a 1-4 start, with its most recent victory being a 4-1 win over the UTSA Roadrunners March 30 at the Wichita Country Club.
Wichita State has wins over three teams ranked in this week’s poll in Kansas State (61), Tulsa (45) and Kentucky (42). Among teams in the American Athletic Conference, the Shockers have the fifth highest ranking behind Florida Atlantic (29), Charlotte (40), Tulsa (43) and Rice (48).
In singles, sophomore Xin Tong Wang was once again ranked in singles, slotting in at No. 94. Her highest ranking since Feb. 5 when she was ranked No. 89. Wang is one of only two AAC players to be ranked in singles.
The Shockers are set to play its final home matches of the year in a doubleheader against North Texas at 10 a.m. and Creighton at 4 p.m. Friday, April 4.