BAY MINETTE, Ala. - Near the midway point of the 2026 campaign, the Coastal Alabama - South Men's and Women's Tennis teams have positioned themselves among the top contenders in the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) and the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), combining strong records with statement victories as the postseason picture begins to take shape.

The Coyote men currently sit at 12-4 overall on the 2026 season and are 9-1 in ACCC play, currently ranked No. 11 in the latest ITA NJCAA Top 25 poll. Meanwhile, the women boast an 11-4 overall record and are 8-1 in conference competition, ranked No. 13 in the nation. The great first half of the season sets up a pivotal stretch of nationally ranked matchups in the coming days.
 

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Men's Tennis: Building Momentum

Coastal Alabama - South Men's Tennis has consistently delivered depth throughout the lineup, turning in dominant conference performances and secured key ranked shutouts already this spring over No. 19 Itawamba (Miss.) No. 14 Bevill State (Ala.), and No. 21 Marion Military (Ala.). The Coyotes have also defeated No. 12 Mississippi Gulf Coast 6-3, while falling to No. 8 Wallace State - Hanceville (Ala.), 5-4.

Most recently on Mar. 2, the Coyotes blanked No. 21 Marion Military Institute, 9-0, in a complete team effort. That win serves as a springboard into one of the toughest stretches of the season.

Coastal - South's upcoming opponents include the following:

• No. 17 Northwest Mississippi Community College on Mar. 5
• No. 10 Weatherford College (Tex.) on Mar. 6
• No. 8 Wallace State - Hanceville in a rematch on Mar. 10.
• No. 13 Jones College (Miss.) on Mar. 12

Each contest presents an opportunity to bolster the Coyotes' national resume ahead of the next ITA rankings release on March 12. With a 9-1 conference record already in hand, Coastal - South has proven it can compete with the league's best, but the upcoming slate will test its standing on a national level.
 

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Women's Tennis: Consistency and Confidence

The Coastal women have matched the men's intensity this season, compiling a strong overall record and holding a great spot in the ACCC standings.

Like the men, the women have come away with big wins throughout the 2026 campaign, with victories coming against No. 24 Itawamba, No. 15 Mississippi Gulf Coast, and No. 21 Bevill State. The 'Yotes face a challenging road ahead against the following nationally ranked programs:

• No. 20 Northwest Mississippi Community College on Mar. 5
• No. 8 Weatherford College on Mar. 6
• No. 12 Wallace State - Hanceville on. Mar. 10
• No. 9 Jones College on Mar. 12.

These matchups will provide a measuring stick as the Coyotes continue their push toward postseason play.
 

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Eyes on March 12

The next ITA national rankings are scheduled to be released on March 12 — the same day Coastal Alabama – South squares off with Jones College in another critical matchup.

Currently, Jones College's men are ranked No. 13 nationally, while the women sit at No. 9, adding even more intrigue to what is shaping up to be a pivotal day for both programs.

With strong midseason records and multiple ranked opportunities ahead, Coastal Alabama - South enters the second half of the season with confidence, momentum and a clear goal: solidify their place among the nation's best while continuing to compete for ACCC championships.

The Coyotes' response over the next week could define the trajectory of their season.
 

 

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