HOWARD WOMEN’S TENNIS PREDICTED TO CLINCH MEAC CROWN
Written by Ariel V. Germain, Assistant Sports Information Director
WASHINGTON, D.C. (www.howard-bison.com) – January 10 – Based on votes from Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference head coaches and sports information directors, the Howard women's tennis team is predicted to win the 2013 conference title as well as the Northern Division title on Wednesday, Jan. 9.
Howard finished 3-2 in MEAC play and 7-6 overall last season. The Lady Bison will compete for their fifth MEAC title and first since the 1995 season.
On the men's side, HU is predicted to finish third behind No. 1 Morgan State and No. 2 Hampton.
Women
Northern Division
1. Howard (14) - 272 pts.
2. Delaware State (8) - 251 pts.
3. Hampton (3) - 217 pts.
4. Morgan State (1) - 194 pts.
5. Coppin State - 152 pts.
6. Maryland E. Shore - 136 pts.
Southern Division
1. South Carolina State (25) - 308 pts.
2. Bethune-Cookman (1) - 228 pts.
3. North Carolina Central - 196 pts.
4. Florida A&M - 189 pts.
5. Norfolk State - 161 pts.
6. North Carolina A&T - 126 pts.
7. Savannah State - 118 pts.
Men
Northern Division (Points)
1. Morgan State (13) - 216 pts.
2. Hampton (5) - 191 pts.
3. Howard (2) - 161 pts.
4. Coppin State - 148 pts.
5. Maryland E. Shore - 124 pts.
Southern Division (Points)
1. South Carolina State (14) - 222 pts.
2. Florida A&M (6) - 194 pts.
3. Bethune-Cookman - 154 pts.
4. Norfolk State - 142 pts.
5. North Carolina Central - 128 pts.
The 2013 MEAC Men and Women's Tennis Championships begins April 19-21 at the Millbrook Tennis Center in Raleigh, N.C.
For more information on MEAC Men and Women's Tennis, log onto www.MEACSports.com.
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