Nova Southeastern wins the 2024 DII women's tennis championship
For the first time in program history, Nova Southeastern clinched the 2024 DII women's tennis national title after defeating Barry, 4-2. The Sharks finished their first national championship-winning season with an overall 27-4 record.
The field and bracket were revealed on Monday, May 6 on krikya18.com. Following the preliminary rounds, the field of 16 teams is competing in a single elimination competition to reach the championship final.
👉 Full DII women's tennis selections release
2024 DII women's tennis championships brackets
👉 Click here for the interactive championship bracket | 2024 regionals printable bracket
2024 DII women's tennis championships schedule
Championship final rounds at Sanlando Park in Altamonte Springs, Florida*
- Friday, May 24
*In the event of severe inclement weather, the tennis committee reserves the right to alter match formats in order to conduct and complete the championships.
- Selection show | Monday, May 6 on krikya18.com
- May 10 (Prelims Day 1)
- Atlantic Region:
- (5) Fairmont State 4, (4) Mercyhurst 3
- (2) Indiana (PA) 4, (7) Shaw 0
- (3) Slippery Rock 4, (6) Millersville 0
- Central Region
- (4) Northwest Missouri State 4, (5) Augustana 1
- (3) Missouri Western 4, (6) Southeastern Oklahoma 2
- East Region
- (5) Adelphi 4, (4) District of Columbia 0
- Midwest Region
- (5) Grand Valley State 4, (4) Findlay 3
- (2) Tiffin 4, (7) Northwood 3
- (3) Wayne State (MI) 4, (6) Ferris State 0
- South Region
- (1) Barry 4, (8) Tuskegee 0
- (4) Embry-Riddle (FL) 4, (5) Tampa 0
- (2) Lynn 4, (7) AUM 0
- (3) Nova Southeastern 4, (6) West Alabama 0
- South Central Region
- (1) Midwestern State 4, (4) DBU 1
- (3) Angelo State 4, (2) Cameron 2
- Southeast Region
- (4) Columbus State 4, (5) Erskine 0
- West Region
- (1) Academy of Art 4, (4) CUI 2
- Atlantic Region:
Preliminary rounds at regional sites
- Saturday, May 11 (Prelims Day 2)
- Atlantic Region
- (1) Charleston (WV) 4, Fairmont State 1 | Atlantic Region #1
- (2) Indiana (PA) 4, (3) Slippery Rock 2 | Atlantic Region #2
- Central Region
- (1) Nebraska-Kearney 4, Northwest Missouri State 3 | Central Region #1
- (1) Washburn 4, Missouri Western 1 | Central Region #2
- East Region
- (1) Queens (NY) 4, Adelphi 0 | East Region #1
- (2) St. Thomas Aquinas 4, (3) Wilmington (DE) 3 | East Region #2
- Midwest Region
- (1) UIndy 4, Grand Valley State 2 | Midwest Region #1
- Wayne State 4, (2) Tiffin 1 | Midwest Region #2
- South Region
- (1) Barry 4, Embry-Riddle (FL) 1 | South Region #1
- Nova Southeastern 4, (2) Lynn 1 | South Region #2
- Southeast Region
- (1) North Georgia 4, Columbus State 3 | Southeast Region #1
- (2) Flagler 4, (7) Newberry 0 | Southeast Region #2
- (3) Wingate 4, (6) Catawba 0 | Southeast Region #2
- West Region
- (3) Azusa Pacific 4, (2) Point Loma 0 | West Region #2
- Atlantic Region
- Sunday, May 12 (Prelims contd.)
- Southeast Region
- (3) Wingate 4, (2) Flagler 3 | Southeast Region #2
- Southeast Region
- Monday, May 20 | First Round
- No. 1 Barry 4, No. 16 St. Thomas Aquinas 0
- No. 4 Wingate 4, No. 13 Angelo State 2
- No. 5 Midwestern State 5, No. 12 Queens (NY) 0
- No. 8 Nebraska-Kearney 4, No. 9 Azusa Pacific 1
- No. 2 Nova Southeastern 4, No. 15 Indiana (PA) 0
- No. 3 North Georgia 4, No. 14 Charleston (WV) 0
- No. 11 Academy of Art 4, No. 6 UIndy 1
- No. 7 Wayne State (MI) 4, No. 10 Washburn 1
- Tuesday, May 21 | Quarterfinals
- Thursday, May 23 | Semifinals
Championship history
Here are the DII women's tennis champions since 1982.
| YEAR | CHAMPION | SCORE | RUNNER-UP | HOST OR SITE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Barry | 4-1 | Nova Southeastern | Orlando, Fla. |
| 2022 | Barry | 4-1 | Central Oklahoma | Altamonte Springs, Fla. |
| 2021 | Barry | 4-0 | UIndy | Surprise, Az. |
| 2020 | Canceled due to Covid-19 | |||
| 2019 | Barry | 4-2 | Lynn | Altamonte Springs, Fla. |
| 2018 | Barry | 5-0 | West Florida | Surprise, Ariz. |
| 2017 | Barry | 5-0 | Lynn | Altamonte Springs, Fla. |
| 2016 | Armstrong* | 5-3 | BYU-Hawaii | Denver, Colo. |
| 2015 | Armstrong* | 5-2 | Barry | Surprise, Ariz. |
| 2014 | Barry | 5-4 | Armstrong Atlantic | Altamonte Springs, Fla. |
| 2013 | Armstrong Atlantic | 5-2 | BYU-Hawaii | Surprise, Ariz. |
| 2012 | Armstrong Atlantic | 5-2 | BYU-Hawaii | Louisville, Ky. |
| 2011 | Barry | 5-3 | Lynn | Altamonte Springs, Fla. |
| 2010 | Armstrong Atlantic | 5-1 | BYU-Hawaii | Altamonte Springs, Fla. |
| 2009 | Armstrong Atlantic | 5-2 | Lynn | Altamonte Springs, Fla. |
| 2008 | Armstrong Atlantic | 5-1 | Lynn | Houston, Texas |
| 2007 | BYU-Hawaii | 5-0 | West Florida | Altamonte Springs, Fla. |
| 2006 | BYU-Hawaii | 5-3 | Armstrong Atlantic | Kansas City, Mo. |
| 2005 | Armstrong Atlantic | 5-3 | BYU-Hawaii | Altamonte Springs, Fla. |
| 2004 | BYU-Hawaii | 5-1 | Lynn | Altamonte Springs, Fla. |
| 2003 | BYU-Hawaii | 5-3 | Barry | Altamonte Springs, Fla. |
| 2002 | BYU-Hawaii | 5-1 | Armstrong Atlantic | Kansas City, Mo. |
| 2001 | Lynn | 5-3 | BYU-Hawaii | West Florida |
| 2000 | BYU-Hawaii | 5-0 | Lynn | West Florida |
| 1999 | BYU-Hawaii | 5-1 | Armstrong Atlantic | West Florida |
| 1998 | Lynn | 5-2 | Armstrong Atlantic | Springfield, Mo. |
| 1997 | Lynn | 5-4 | Armstrong Atlantic | Springfield, Mo. |
| 1996 | Armstrong Atlantic | 4-0 | Abilene Christian | Central Okla. |
| 1995 | Armstrong Atlantic | 4-0 | Grand Canyon | UC Davis |
| 1994 | North Florida | 6-0 | Cal Poly Pomona | Industry, Calif. |
| 1993 | UC Davis | 5-1 | Cal Poly | Industry, Calif. |
| 1992 | Cal Poly Pomona | 5-0 | Grand Canyon | West Tex. A&M |
| 1991 | Cal Poly Pomona | 5-3 | UC Davis | UC Davis |
| 1990 | UC Davis | 5-3 | Cal Poly Pomona | UC Davis |
| 1989 | SIU Edwardsville | 5-4 | UC Davis | SIU Edwardsville |
| 1988 | SIU Edwardsville | 5-4 | Cal Poly | Sonoma State |
| 1987 | SIU Edwardsville | 5-4 | Abilene Christian | Cal St. Northridge |
| 1986 | SIU Edwardsville | 5-4 | Cal St. Northridge | Cal St. Northridge |
| 1985 | Chattanooga | 8-1 | Notre Dame (Cal.) | Bakersfield, Calif. |
| 1984 | Chattanooga | 8-1 | SIU Edwardsville | Chattanooga, Tenn. |
| 1983 | Chattanooga | 5-4 | UC Davis | Pomona, Calif. |
| 1982 | Cal St. Northridge | 15-13 | Cal St. Bakersfield | SIU Edwardsville |
* Armstrong’s participation in the 2015 and 2016 championship was vacated by the krikya18.committee on Infractions.
