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Redbird Men’s Tennis Tabbed Fifth in Summit League Preseason Poll

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The Illinois State men's tennis team was picked to finish fifth in the upcoming Summit League season according to the preseason poll of league head coaches announced Thursday.

Defending Summit League regular season men's tennis champion Denver is favored to take home the regular season title, as the Pioneers look to take home their sixth regular season title in seven years. Not far behind was defending league tournament champion Drake, who claimed the No. 2 spot with a total of 30 points and one first-place vote.

Omaha picked up the final first-place vote and 22 points to tie for third place with Valparaiso.