NC State Breaks into Top-35

ITA RANKINGS [MARCH 8]

SKILLMAN, N.J. – The NC State women's tennis team ranks No. 31 in the latest national poll, as announced by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Tuesday afternoon. This is the Wolfpack's highest ranking in three seasons, a 24 spot improvement from its previous position in the poll at No. 55, as the Pack is one of 11 ACC programs to earn a Top-50 ranking this week.

Maintaining her consistent appearance in the bi-weekly rankings, Martina Frantova improved to No. 61 in the latest ITA singles poll. Contributing to her rise was a ranked victory over No. 42 Anna Shkudun in the Wolfpack's 5-2 win over former No. 24 Syracuse.

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This is the team's highest ranking under head coach, Simon Earnshaw in his second season with the Wolfpack. Not since its No. 35 ranking during the 2012-2013 season has the Pack broken inside the Top-40 mark.

Holding an 8-3 (2-2 ACC) record, NC State travels to California to face a pair of nonconference opponents this weekend. Competition will begin Friday at Long Beach State, followed by a matchup with No. 17 Pepperdine Saturday afternoon.

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Martina Frantova

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