OXFORD, Ohio. - The Indiana University Kokomo women's tennis team is predicted to finish fifth in the River States Conference in 2026, as announced by the league office Wednesday as part of the 2026 RSC Preseason Coaches' Poll. 

IU Kokomo collected 14 total points to come in fifth in the Preseason Poll, seven points back of fourth-place IU Southeast. Oakland City brought in 36 total points and six of seven first-place votes, with second place Rio Midway totaling 31 points and the remaining first-place vote.

The Cougars and first year head coach Judson Quinn have opened the 2026 spring season with wins in two of their first four matches, highlighted by a dominant 7-0 shutout over River States Conference opponent Shawnee State. IU Kokomo has seven matches remaining this spring, including four conference contests and three opportunities left at home.

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2026 RSC PRESEASON WOMEN's TENNIS COACHES POLL
1. Oakland City (36 points, 6 first place votes)
2. Midway (31 points, 1 first place vote)
3. Brescia (24 points)
4. IU Southeast (21 points)
5. IU Kokomo (14 points)
6. IU East (13 points)
7. Shawnee State (8 points)

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