NORMAL, Ill. – The Summit League announced the 2019 preseason polls Thursday, Jan. 10 with the Illinois State men's tennis team projected to finish at No. 5 in its second season in the Summit.
The Redbirds totaled 19 points behind Omaha (20) and Valparaiso (21). Denver claimed the No. 2 spot with 31 points, while Drake is favored to take the Summit League title with 36 points. Oral Roberts and league newcomer North Dakota tied at No. 6 receiving seven votes each.
Sophomore Diego Le Gal Perez was pegged as a Summit League Athlete to Watch, after finishing 2-4 in singles in the fall season.