Lady Tops Earn No. 8 Seed for CUSA Tennis Championship The Western Kentucky University women’s tennis team has secured the No. 8 seed in the 2026 Conference USA Women’s Tennis Championship, which will be held from April 16 to 19 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The Lady Toppers will open the tournament with a first-round match against the No. 9 seed Sam Houston State on Wednesday, April 16, at 10 a.m. CT. This placement marks the second time in program history that the team has achieved at least 10 wins in five consecutive seasons, highlighting their sustained competitiveness within the conference. The Lady Toppers finished the regular season with an 11-13 overall record and a 2-2 mark against CUSA opponents. Their recent performance included a 4-2 victory over Middle Tennessee on Senior Day, where they earned the doubles point and secured singles wins at the No. 3, 4, and 5 positions. The team previously faced Sam Houston in a regular-season matchup on March 12 in Bowling Green, losing 5-2. This history adds context to their upcoming challenge, as the Lady Toppers aim to overcome their earlier defeat and advance in the tournament. The CUSA Championship represents a critical opportunity for WKU to compete against top-tier programs in the conference and potentially earn an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. The tournament schedule includes quarterfinal matches on April 17, semifinals on April 18, and the championship match on April 19. The semifinals and final will be broadcast live on ESPN+. Head coach Greg Davis emphasized the significance of the upcoming match against Sam Houston, noting, “We had a very close match with Sam Houston at our place in March and know they will be a very difficult opponent in the conference championship.#western_kentucky_university #cusa_tennis_championship #sam_houston_state #murfreeboro_tennessee #greg_davis
