The Charleston Southern women’s tennis team will compete against the No. 5 seeded North Carolina Tar Heels in the opening round of the 2026 NCAA Women’s Tennis Tournament, according to an April 27 announcement. The match is scheduled for Friday, May 1, with first serve set for 4:00 P.M. in Chapel Hill.
This selection follows Charleston Southern’s recent win of their fifth Big South championship title in six seasons earlier this April. The upcoming appearance marks the program’s sixth bid to the NCAA tournament since 2015.
In addition to hosting Charleston Southern, North Carolina will also welcome Maryland and South Carolina for matches over the weekend. The winner between Charleston Southern and North Carolina will advance to play either Maryland or South Carolina in the next round.
The announcement provides an opportunity for Charleston Southern to build on its successful season and continue its postseason run against one of college tennis’s top programs.
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