Women's Tennis | 5/4/2021 9:09:00 PM

INDIANAPOLIS -- Barry University's women's tennis team earned the top seed at the NCAA Division II South Regional Tournament at the Skeeter Carson Tennis Center at the University of West Florida May. 7-9.

The Buccaneers (10-0) will play the winner of fourth-seeded Nova Southeastern (9-2) and fifth-seeded Saint Leo (7-3) at 2:00 pm on Saturday, May 8. The other semifinal pits second seed West Alabama (17-2) against third seed and host West Florida (15-5). The championship match is Sunday, May. 9 at noon.

"Of course we are a bit disappointed to not to be able to host, but we are very excited to play in the South Regional," Bucs 13-year coach Avi Kigel said. "Both Saint Leo and Nova Southeastern are two very good teams, and we have to be ready to play our best. But we can't wait to get on the court and take the next step this season."

Barry beat both the Sharks and Lions this season, taking NSU in both matches 7-0 and 4-0 for the SSC title, and beating Saint Leo 6-1.

The Buccaneers, the defending national champions, are making their 29th NCAA Tournament appearance. Barry has won 13 region titles, including 2019's 4-0 win over Saint Leo.

ABOUT BARRYU WOMEN'S TENNIS

Barry has been one of the the top teams in NCAA Division II over the last 30+ years. The Bucs have advanced to the NCAA Tournament 29 times, including making the finals 23 times. They have won five national championship, including the last three in a row (2011, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019). They have had 56 ITA All-Americans and 90 All-SSC players including SSC Players of the Year Barbi Pocza (2011, 2010), Greta Trotman (2005), Gizella Turbok (2002) and Jennifer Araldi (1998).