The team returns six key players from last year's team that finished fourth in the regular season standings, including Borislava Nikolova, an all-freshman team selection from a year ago, and Blanca Saenz, a former all-conference selection. They also advanced to the A-Sun semifinals as they were defeated by top seeded Stetson.

Stetson was picked to win the league just slightly over defending tournament champions East Tennessee State. The Hatters earned six first place votes while the Bucs picked up three. North Florida was tabbed third while picking up a first place vote, USC Upstate was picked fourth while earning a first place vote, while Jacksonville and Kennesaw State round out the top six.

ETSU senior Yevgeniya Stupak was picked as the league's preseason player of the year. Stupak is the reigning A-Sun player of the year.

Campbell gets its season underway January 22 as they will participate in the VCU Indoor Invitational. Campbell will take on the host VCU at noon followed by a match with George Mason at 5:00 p.m.

Women's Tennis Coaches' Poll

Rank School (1st-Place) Points

1. Stetson (6) 114

2. ETSU (3) 107

3. UNF (1) 99

4. USC Upstate (1) 90

5. Jacksonville 70

6. Kennesaw State 66

7. Campbell 59

8. FGCU 51

9. Mercer 30

10. Belmont 26

11. Lipscomb 14

Tournament Champ

Stetson

Player of the Year

Yevgeniya Stupak Sr. ETSU