RIPON, Wisconsin – The Ripon College women's tennis program was picked to finish seventh in the upcoming 2024 Midwest Conference standings as the MWC preseason coaches poll was released on Thursday morning,
 
After winning its fourth consecutive MWC team title and advancing to the second round of the NCAA Tournament, Grinnell was picked to win the league crown yet again.
 
The full poll is listed below.
 
Last season, Ripon finished 3-17 overall and 0-6 in MWC play. The Red Hawks welcome 13 returners back from the 2023-24 team, bringing in three newcomers under second-year head coach Sam Brickley.
 
Ripon opens the 2024 season at Dubuque on Friday, August 30 with a 4 p.m. match in the Key City, beginning an eight-game road swing to open the campaign. The Red Hawks' home opener is set for Sunday, September 15 at 9 a.m. against Lake Forest.
 
2024 Midwest Conference Preseason Poll
 
1. Grinnell College (5 first-place votes) - 35 points
2. Lake Forest College (2) - 32 points
3. Cornell College - 26 points
4. Illinois College - 20 points
5. Monmouth College - 13 points
6. Lawrence University - 12 points
7. Ripon College - 9 points
 
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