Howard University Men's and Women's Tennis Teams Picked First in MEAC Northern Division

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Howard University men's and women's tennis teams have been picked first in the MEAC Northern Division. All honors were voted on by the conference's head tennis coaches and sports information directors.

On the men's side, the Howard Bison were picked to win the northern divisional crown for the fourth straight year. The Bison posted an undefeated conference record (4-0) and were 5-10 overall a year ago.

On the women's side, Howard, winners of last year's women’s northern divisional crown, was picked to repeat in 2012. The Lady Bison posted a 5-0 mark in MEAC play and a 14-8 overall record last season.

WOMEN'S TENNIS

Northern Division

1. Howard (21)....................... 297 pts.

2. Hampton (3)....................... 227 pts.

3. Delaware State (2)............. 218 pts.

4. Morgan State..................... 177 pts.

5. Maryland E. Shore............. 150 pts.

6. Coppin State...................... 146 pts.

Southern Division

1. South Carolina State (25).. 309 pts.

2. Florida A&M (1)....... 235 pts.

3. Bethune-Cookman............ 213 pts.

4. North Carolina Central....... 171 pts.

5. Norfolk State..................... 163 pts.

6. North Carolina A&T....138 pts.

7. Savannah State................... 123 pts.

MEN'S TENNIS

Northern Division (Points)


1. Howard (13)....................... 217 pts.

2. Hampton (4)....................... 184 pts.

3. Morgan State (3)................ 175 pts.

4. Maryland E. Shore............. 136 pts.

5. Coppin State..................... 128 pts.

Southern Division (Points)


1. South Carolina State (13).. 219 pts.

2. Florida A&M (7)....... 201 pts.

3. Bethune-Cookman............ 149 pts.

4. Norfolk State.................... 137 pts.

5. North Carolina Central ......134 pts.

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