Tennis No. 12 In Latest Poll

TEMPE, Ariz. – Central Oklahoma is ranked No. 12 in the latest Intercollegiate Tennis Association Top 50, it was announced Wednesday.

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The ITA also announced its latest Singles and Doubles rankings for the 2023 season and Central Oklahoma is not only represented in both, but the Bronchos have the No. 1 ranked doubles team in the country. Nikki Boyar and Blythe Buntrock have a 9-1 record this season, which includes a 9-0 record against Division II competition. The duo has been ranked fourth since the preseason, but now holds the top spot in the country. Pete Komada (3-7) is also ranked 67th in the country in this week's Singles rankings.

UCO is 5-5 on the season and coming of a weekend of split competition in Texas. The Bronchos beat Dallas Baptist before falling by the closest margin, 4-3, against St. Mary's. The Rattlers from Austin, Texas are ranked No. 17 in the country.

Half of Central's 10 opponents appear in the national rankings with the Bronchos owning a 1-4 record against that competition. UCO also has two wins against teams that have made their way into the national rankings.

UCO is off this weekend for its first break since the beginning of the 2023 season last month. The Bronchos will travel to Tahlequah, Oklahoma to take on Northeastern State in the first MIAA dual of the season next Saturday, March 18.

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Players Mentioned

Nikki Boyar: 5' 2"; Graduate Student

Blythe Buntrock: 5' 8"; Junior

Pete Komada: 5' 5"; Freshman

Players Mentioned

Nikki Boyar
: 5' 2"; Graduate Student

Blythe Buntrock
: 5' 8"; Junior

Pete Komada
: 5' 5"; Freshman