The Endicott Gulls and Nichols Bison have been picked as the top two women’s tennis programs for the 2024 Conference of New England Women’s Tennis Preseason Coaches’ Poll.
 
In a closely contested battle at the top, Endicott edged out Nichols by a slight two vote difference, with the Gulls pulling in 46 votes and five first-place nods. Nichols finished with 44 votes and two first-place picks.
 
Roger Williams secured the third place spot with 36 votes, while Gordon (28) finished fourth. Rounding out the poll was Western New England (19), Suffolk (13), and Curry (10).
 
2024 CNE Women’s Tennis Preseason Coaches' Poll
1. Endicott (5) - 46
2. Nichols (2) - 44
3. Roger Williams - 36
4. Gordon - 28
5. Western New England - 19
6. Suffolk - 13
7. Curry - 10
 
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE OF NEW ENGLAND
Originally founded in 1984 as the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC), and reconstituted as the Conference of New England (CNE) in 2024, the CNE is an NCAA Division III athletic conference composed of 10 full member and five associate member institutions throughout the New England region. Its membership aims to provide student-athletes with a positive experience in their pursuit of excellence through high academic standards, quality competition and a meaningful student life. The Conference administers championships in 20 intercollegiate sports.