COLUMBIA, Ky. – The Lindsey Wilson women's tennis team enters the 2026-27 season ranked No. 2 in the NAIA Women's Tennis Coaches' Preseason Top 25 Poll, the national office announced.

The Blue Raiders return to the national spotlight following an impressive 2025-26 campaign in which they compiled a 17-2 overall record, captured their fourth consecutive Mid-South Conference Tournament championship, and advanced to the NAIA National Championship match.

Lindsey Wilson secured its spot in the national title match with a victory over Tennessee Wesleyan in the semifinals before finishing as national runners-up following a 4-1 loss to Keiser (Fla.) in the championship.

The Blue Raiders also put together a 16-match winning streak from February 28 through May 15, highlighting a season that saw Lindsey Wilson maintain its position among the nation's top programs.

Defending national champion Keiser (Fla.) claimed the top spot in the preseason rankings after receiving all 11 first-place votes. The Seahawks finished the 2025-26 season with a 24-1 overall record. Tennessee Wesleyan checks in at No. 3, followed by Xavier (La.) and William Carey (Miss.) to round out the top five.

Fellow Mid-South Conference member Cumberlands (Ky.) enters the season ranked No. 9, while Campbellsville (Ky.) and Tennessee Southern also received votes in the preseason poll.