As we dive into the exciting world of collegiate women’s tennis, the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) is gearing up for a thrilling week ahead. The seventh week of the 2026 ACC women’s tennis season kicks off this Thursday, March 5, with a match between North Carolina and UNC Greensboro at 4:00 PM ET. Tennis fans are in for an action-packed weekend with several key matches on the schedule!
Ranked teams are aplenty, with the ACC boasting an impressive seven teams in the current Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Division I Women’s Top 25 Coaches Poll. North Carolina sits at No. 3, followed closely by NC State at No. 9, California at No. 10, Clemson at No. 13, Virginia at No. 18, Duke at No. 20, and Stanford at No. 24. These rankings highlight the competitive nature of the ACC, and it’s evident that the battles on the court will be fierce!
Upcoming Matches
This week’s schedule is packed with exciting matchups:
- Thursday, March 5: UNC Greensboro at North Carolina | 4:00 PM
- Friday, March 6:
- SMU at Boston College | 1:00 PM
- Florida State at No. 9 NC State | 2:00 PM
- Stonehill at Boston College | 4:30 PM
- No. 16 Pepperdine at No. 24 Stanford | 5:00 PM
- Miami at Wake Forest | 5:00 PM
- Saturday, March 7: Louisville at Xavier | 2:00 PM
- Sunday, March 8:
- Virginia Tech at Furman | 11:00 AM
- SMU at Syracuse | 11:00 AM
- Florida State at Wake Forest | 12:00 PM
- Miami at No. 9 NC State | 1:00 PM
- No. 16 Pepperdine at No. 10 California | 6:00 PM
Looking ahead, the 2026 ACC Women’s Tennis Championships will take place from April 14 to 19 at Cary Tennis Park in Cary, North Carolina. This prestigious event will showcase the best talent in the conference and is sure to draw a crowd!
Standout Players
One player to watch this season is Reese Brantmeier from North Carolina, who has earned the No. 2 spot in the ITA Singles Ranking as of March 3rd. Brantmeier has already made a name for herself, having won the NCAA Division I Women’s Tennis Singles Championship on November 23 in Orlando, Florida.
In doubles, the spotlight shines on NC State’s Gabriella Broadfoot and Victoria Osuigwe, who are ranked No. 2 in the ITA Doubles Ranking. They also clinched the NCAA Division I Women’s Tennis Doubles Championship in 2025. Other notable pairs include Virginia’s Melodie Collard and Vivian Yang at No. 3 and North Carolina’s Reese Brantmeier and Alanis Hamilton at No. 4.
Celebrating College Tennis
Mark your calendars for the ITA College Tennis Weekend from March 27-29, 2026, a celebration of college tennis across the U.S. This event will provide resources for current, former, and future student-athletes, alongside offerings for coaches at all levels of college tennis. More information about upcoming college tennis championships will also be available during this weekend. You can find more details on the official website.
As the season unfolds, fans and players alike are eager for what lies ahead. The ACC and its talented teams are sure to create memorable moments on the court as they compete for glory. For more updates on this exciting season, be sure to check out the full article on the ACC website.