SKILLMAN, N.J. --- The Tusculum College women's tennis team is listed eighth in the latest Intercollegiate Tennis Association Division II Southeast Region Rankings, announced officials Friday.

The Pioneers (12-3, 5-0 SAC) have won four straight matches and five of their last six outings as Tusculum sits a top the South Atlantic Conference standings.

Defending national champion Armstrong Atlantic State University is the top ranked team in the region and in the nation. Columbus State University is second, followed by Francis Marion University, Clayton State University, Augusta State University, Georgia College & State University, Erskine College, Tusculum, Limestone College and Lander University.

The ITA Southeast Region Poll is not used for selection purposes for the NCAA Division II Tournament.

Following Friday's league match with Newberry College, the Pioneers will travel to Brevard College on Saturday for another SAC battle.

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ITA Women's Tennis Division II Southeast Region Rankings
Rk. Team Prv.
1 Armstrong Atlantic 1
2 Columbus State 2
3 Francis Marion 3
4 Clayton State 4
5 Augusta State 5
6 Georgia College 6
7 Erskine 7
8 TUSCULUM 8
9 Limestone 9
10 Lander 10

Tusculum Opponents in Italics