GREENVILLE, S.C. – Conference Carolinas had 10 programs and 83 student-athletes recognized this week when the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) announced their 2026 Division II ITA Scholar-Athletes and All-Academic teams.

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In all 41 women and six women's teams were recognized along with 42 men and four men's teams. Barton College, Emmanuel University, Francis Marion University and Lees-McRae College had both their men's and women's teams recognized. Additionally, Belmont Abbey College and Erskine College had their women's programs honored.

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Individually, Belmont Abbey led the way with 24 total student-athletes recognized, 15 men and nine women. Emmanuel followed with 15, nine men and six women while Barton had a total of 14 individuals recognized, seven men and seven women. Francis Marion had 12, seven men and five women while Erskine had nine women and Lees-McRae had four men and five women honored.

To be named an ITA Scholar-Athlete, one must meet the following requirements:

• Have a grade point average of at least 3.5 (on a 4.00 scale) for the current academic year
• Be listed on the institutional eligibility form

To be named an ITA All-Academic Team, programs must meet the following requirements:

• Have a team grade point average of 3.2 or above (on a 4.00 scale),
• All student-athletes included should be listed on the institutional eligibility form, and
• All varsity letter winners should be factored into the cumulative team GPA for the current academic year