Keiser Tops NAIA Women's Tennis Preseason Poll
Keiser (Fla.) received all 11 first-place votes in the 2026-27 NAIA Women's Tennis Coaches' Preseason Top 25 Poll.
Updated on Nov. 13, 2026 in Tennis
Keiser (Fla.) was ranked No. 1 in the 2026-27 NAIA Women's Tennis Coaches' Preseason Top 25 Poll, while Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) was ranked No. 2. Keiser finished the 2025-26 season 24-1 and won the program's first national championship under the Keiser umbrella, defeating Lindsey Wilson 4-1.
Why it matters
The ranking sets early expectations for the 2026-27 NAIA women's tennis season, with the defending champion starting as the favorite. Preseason polls give programs, recruits and fans a baseline before results accumulate.
Keiser's 24-1 record and 4-1 championship win over Lindsey Wilson (17-2) anchor the top ranking, which was unanimous with all 11 first-place votes. Final 2026-27 standings remain undetermined until later polls and the national tournament.
The players
Keiser University
Keiser University is a private university based in Florida that competes in the NAIA and fields a women's tennis program.
Lindsey Wilson College
Lindsey Wilson College is a private college in Columbia, Kentucky, that competes in the NAIA and was the 2025-26 national runner-up in women's tennis.
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
The NAIA is a U.S. governing body for small college athletics headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, that oversees 30 national championships.
The details
The 2026-27 NAIA Women's Tennis Coaches' Preseason Top 25 Poll ranks Keiser first, followed by Lindsey Wilson, Tennessee Wesleyan, Xavier (La.) and William Carey (Miss.). Lindsey Wilson reached the championship match after a semifinal win over Tennessee Wesleyan, while Xavier was eliminated in the national quarterfinals by William Carey.
Timeline
2025-26 season: Keiser finished 24-1 and won the national championship.
February 24, 2027: First scheduled 2026-27 coaches poll of the spring.
March 10, 2027: Second scheduled 2026-27 coaches poll of the spring.
March 24, 2027: NAIA selection committee polls begin bi-weekly.
Season Trajectory
The NAIA's preseason poll, which precedes the bi-weekly selection committee rankings beginning March 24, 2027, is an early signal of the title race. Keiser enters as the defending national champion and unanimous top choice, while Lindsey Wilson and Tennessee Wesleyan hold the next spots.
Keiser's unanimous top ranking means it enters the 2026-27 season as the team to beat, and fantasy and bracket watchers can track the early favorite. Lindsey Wilson and Tennessee Wesleyan, ranked second and third, are the most likely challengers to the top spot.
The takeaway
Preseason rankings are a starting point rather than a final verdict, and the 2026-27 order will shift as results accumulate. Following the coaches polls in February and March will show whether Keiser's early lead holds.
What happens next
Two coaches polls are scheduled for February 24 and March 10, 2027, and the NAIA selection committee polls begin bi-weekly on March 24, 2027.
Further reading
For more on college rankings across the state, explore Florida Tennis.
