LC State Women's Tennis Joins NAIA Top 25

Warriors make largest jump in latest NAIA rankings

Apr. 9, 2026 at 12:50am

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A fractured, multi-perspective painting in the style of Pablo Picasso, breaking a women's tennis match down into sharp, overlapping geometric planes in a palette of navy blue, forest green, and bright yellow, conceptually representing the dynamic action and competitive spirit of the LC State women's tennis team.The LC State women's tennis team's rise to the NAIA Top 25 rankings is captured in a cubist, geometric illustration that deconstructs the sport's dynamic action.Kansas City Today

The LC State women's tennis team has cracked the NAIA Top 25 rankings for the first time since 2019, checking in at No. 21 after a big upset victory over then-No. 20 Indiana Wesleyan. The Warriors enter the final week of the regular season with a 9-6 overall record and a perfect 5-0 mark against NAIA competition.

Why it matters

This ranking represents a significant milestone for the LC State women's tennis program, which has emerged as one of the top NAIA teams in the country this season. The Warriors' strong performance could earn them an at-large bid to the NAIA national tournament.

The details

LC State earned the No. 21 ranking after a 6-1 upset victory over then-No. 20 Indiana Wesleyan. The Warriors will take a four-match winning streak into a competitive NAIA tournament this week in Louisiana, where they will face No. 14 Louisiana Christian, (RV) LSU Shreveport, and host No. 8 LSU Alexandria.

  • The NAIA Women's Tennis Top 25 poll was released on April 9, 2026.
  • The Warriors will compete in the 2026 GSAC Tournament from April 23-25 in Glendale, Arizona, with a shot at an automatic bid to nationals on the line.

The players

LC State Women's Tennis

The women's tennis team at Lewis-Clark State College, a NAIA school located in Lewiston, Idaho.

Indiana Wesleyan

A NAIA women's tennis program located in Marion, Indiana, that was previously ranked No. 20 in the country.

Louisiana Christian

A NAIA women's tennis program located in Pineville, Louisiana, that is currently ranked No. 14 in the country.

LSU Shreveport

A NAIA women's tennis program located in Shreveport, Louisiana, that is currently receiving votes in the NAIA Top 25 rankings.

LSU Alexandria

A NAIA women's tennis program located in Alexandria, Louisiana, that is currently ranked No. 8 in the country.

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What’s next

The Warriors will compete in the 2026 GSAC Tournament from April 23-25 in Glendale, Arizona, with a shot at an automatic bid to nationals on the line.

The takeaway

LC State's women's tennis team has made a major statement this season, cracking the NAIA Top 25 rankings for the first time in seven years. The Warriors' strong performance against ranked opponents and in conference play has positioned them as a team to watch in the upcoming NAIA national tournament.