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It was announced by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) that both of the University of Redlands tennis teams have landed among the best in NCAA Division III, according to the ITA/Campbell’s Preseason College rankings.

Following last season’s 17-7 showing, the women embark upon the 2010 campaign as the No. 9 team in the nation. In addition, they land at No. 2 among the West Region. The men look forward to the start of the season as the No. 11 team in Division III while boasting the No. 3 spot for the region.

The Bulldog women return all but two starters and look forward to the experienced play of this year’s juniors and seniors. Redlands faces a challenging schedule that includes seven opponents ranked in the top 30, highlighted by No. 2 Williams College (MA) on March 22 at 3 p.m.

Despite the graduation of two contributors, the Redlands men’s team expects to build upon last year’s 19-9 record with stellar play from its returning class. The 2010 campaign brings a traditionally daunting schedule of Division III foes, which includes 14 nationally ranked teams. No. 1 UC Santa Cruz makes its way to Verdieck Courts on March 27 for a 10 a.m. showdown with the Bulldogs.

Both teams kick off the 2010 season on Feb. 6 with matches at Concordia University – Irvine.