SKILLMAN, N.J. --- The Tusculum College men's tennis team is listed No. 31 in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Division II Rankings, which were released for the first time for the 2008-09 season.

Tusculum (2-1) won two of its three fall matches, including wins over Concord and Johnson C. Smith. The Pioneers' lone loss came in a 5-4 decision with Queens (N.C.). TC is also listed ninth in this year's first ITA Southeast Region poll.

Tusculum will open the spring portion of its schedule Feb. 20 when the Pioneers travel to Virginia-Wise for a 3 p.m. match.

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ITA Division II Men's Tennis Rankings
Rk. - Team
1 - Armstrong Atlantic State
2 - Barry
3 - Valdosta State
4 - Lynn
5 - Francis Marion
6 - Cameron
7 - Hawaii Pacific
8 - Concordia
9 - West Florida
10 - Rollins
11 - Drury
12 - Lander
13 - Georgia College
14 - Ouachita Baptist
15 - Anderson (S.C.)
16 - Columbus State
17 - Florida Southern
18 - UC San Diego
19 - Abilene Christian
20 - Northwood
21 - Augusta State
22 - Southwest Baptist
23 - USC Aiken
24 - St. Edwards
25 - North Alabama
26 - Northwest Missouri State
27 - BYU-Hawaii
28 - Midwestern State
29 - Hawaii-Hilo
30 - Sonoma State
31 - TUSCULUM
32 - Limestone
33 - Mount Olive
34 - East Central
35 - Washburn
36 - Incarnate Word
37 - West Virginia Wesleyan
38 - Mars Hill
39 - Rockhurst
40 - Mesa State

ITA Southeast Region Rankings
Rk - Team
1 - Armstrong Atlantic State
2 - Francis Marion
3 - Lander
4 - Georgia College
5 - Anderson (S.C.)
6 - Columbus State
7 - Augusta State
8 - USC Aiken
9 - TUSCULUM
10 - Limestone