TEMPE, Ariz. – The Hawai'i Pacific University women's tennis team stayed eighth in the latest Oracle/ITA Division II Women's Tennis Rankings administered by Intercollegiate Tennis Association.
 
The defending PacWest Conference Champion Sharks are 4-2 after sweeping all four matches played last weekend on the Big Island.
 
The top 10 remain unchanged from the preseason poll in January with defending national champion Barry (Fla.) sitting as a unanimous number one. National runner-up Lynn (Fla.) is second with national semifinalists Columbus State and Indianapolis third and fourth respectively.
 
Nova Southeastern, Saint Leo and West Florida are five through seven, with HPU eight ahead of Central Oklahoma and North Georgia.
 
In addition to the Sharks, the PacWest Conference is represented by Azusa Pacific up 13th, and Fresno Pacific entering the poll at 23rd. Academy of Art is receiving votes.
 
The Sharks are in action again next Tuesday when they visit Wichita Falls, Texas, to face No. 15 Midwestern State before playing in the ITA Division II Indoor Championships in Edmond, Okla. starting Friday, Feb. 28.
   
 
Oracle/ITA Division II Women's Team Rankings
Administered by the ITA
February 19, 2020 
 

Rank	School
1	Barry (8)
2	Lynn
3	Columbus State
4	Indianapolis
5	Nova Southeastern
6	Saint Leo
7	West Florida
8	Hawai'i Pacific
9	Central Oklahoma
10	North Georgia
11	Wingate
12	Flagler
13	Azusa Pacific
14	Angelo State
15	Midwestern State
16	St. Edward's (Texas)
17	Tusculum
18	Florida Southern
t19	Queens (N.C.)
t19	Southwest Baptist
21	Wayne State (Mich.)
22	Northwest Missouri State
23	Fresno Pacific
T-24	Grand Valley State
T-24	West Alabama
Others Receiving Votes (Alphabetical): Academy of Art, Queens College (New York), Southern Arkansas, Washburn.