Angelo State Tennis Exits ITA D-II Nationals
Three Angelo State University players were eliminated in the Round of 32 at the inaugural ITA Division II Singles and Doubles National Championships in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Tennis
Three Angelo State University tennis team members competed at the inaugural ITA Division II Singles and Doubles National Championships in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Margaux Rene and Vasillissa Kuprianova played women's singles, and Margaux Rene teamed with Benedetta Raggiotti in women's doubles, with all three Angelo State entries eliminated in the Round of 32.
Why it matters
The championships were the first held at this level, giving San Angelo's program a national-stage showing against the top Division II players in the country. The results set the baseline as the team turns its attention to the spring season.
Every Angelo State singles player and the women's doubles team exited at the Round of 32, the stage listed in the official results. The extraction does not include match scores or opponent rankings.
The players
Angelo State University
A public university in San Angelo, Texas, part of the Texas Tech University System, with an NCAA Division II tennis program.
Jason Potthoff
The head coach of the Angelo State University tennis program who spoke to media about the team's season.
The details
Margaux Rene and Vasillissa Kuprianova competed in women's singles, while Rene teamed with Benedetta Raggiotti in women's doubles at the Tuscaloosa event. Head coach Jason Potthoff spoke at Media Day earlier this week about the team's preparation.
Timeline
Last weekend: Players competed at the ITA D-II national championships in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Earlier this week: Head coach Jason Potthoff spoke at Media Day.
January 2027: Angelo State's spring tennis season is scheduled to start.
Season Trajectory
The inaugural ITA Division II national championship gives programs a new postseason benchmark. Angelo State's early exit positions the team to rebuild its national profile when its spring season opens in January.
The Round of 32 exits mean Angelo State's singles and doubles entries are out of the national bracket, so fans should watch the spring schedule for the team's next competitive opportunities. Practical engagement with the program will center on regular-season matches beginning in January.
The takeaway
Early exits at a first-year national event are a reset point, and the spring season beginning in January is where Angelo State can translate this experience into results.
What happens next
Angelo State's spring tennis season is scheduled to start in January 2027.
Further reading
Explore more Tennis coverage from around the region for context on collegiate play.
Source note: This article includes information reported by ConchoValleyHomepage.
