MOSCOW, Idaho– The Idaho women's tennis team has been ranked third in the 2026 Big Sky Conference Preseason Coaches Poll, as announced today by the Big Sky Conference.
The poll, voted on by the league's head coaches, reflects strong expectations for the Vandals heading into the upcoming spring. In the poll, Idaho received 50 points, placing it behind its season favorite, Sacramento State, and second place Northern Arizona.
2026 Big Sky Women's Tennis Preseason Coaches' Poll
1. Sacramento State (8) – 64
2. Northern Arizona (1) – 56
3. Idaho – 50
4. Montana State – 39
5. Idaho State – 35
6. Montana – 26
7. Portland State – 24
8. Eastern Washington – 19
9. Weber State – 11
Parenthesis denotes first-place vote
The Vandals return key contributors from last season, like senior
Naomi Schraeder, who aims to build on her previous successes with the Big Sky Championships in mind. Idaho had a prosperous fall season that will serve as momentum for spring play. With a competitive schedule ahead, Idaho aims to combine dominant returners with versatile transfers to end the season in the top position.
UP NEXT: Idaho will kick off its 2026 spring campaign on Sunday, January 18th, at 11:00 am in the P1FCU Kibbie Dome.
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