AUGUSTA, Ga. – The Augusta University men's tennis team is ranked No. 28 in the latest ITA Division II national rankings released March 18.

The Jaguars are 5-6 overall against a schedule that has included multiple nationally ranked opponents and Division I competition. Augusta has picked up three 4-3 wins this season over Emmanuel, Coker and Francis Marion, along with a 4-0 victory over Assumption.

Augusta also earned a 7-0 sweep of Benedict at home and has been competitive in several close matches, including 4-3 losses to Division I opponents Campbell and The Citadel.

The Jaguars have faced a demanding non-conference slate throughout the spring, including matchups with Belmont Abbey, Auburn Montgomery and Troy.

AU competes in the Peach Belt Conference, which continues to be one of the top leagues in Division II. Flagler leads the conference at No. 3 nationally, while North Georgia is ranked No. 12 and Lander sits at No. 24. Columbus State also appears in the national rankings at No. 42.

Conference play begins this weekend as the Jaguars travel to Lander on March 21.

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