Coked picked 5th in the SAC Preseason Polls
Ilona Hernandez-Sanchez, Salomé Sierra, and Noelle D'Angelillo are all named to the Players to Watch List
Hartsville, S.C.: The South Atlantic Conference has released the Preseason Coaches Polls and the Player to Watch list for the 2026 Season. Coker was picked 5th after a great season that ended in the SAC Championships in the Semi-Finals.
Ilona Hernandez-Sanchez (SO): Hernandez-Sanchez will look to build off a huge freshman year that was filled with accolades. Hernandez-Sanchez went 11-8 in 2 singles and 7-7 in doubles 2 doubles her freshman year and was named the SAC Freshman of the Year. Hernandez-Sanchez will lead from the front for the Cobras as she will play 1 Singles in her sophomore year.
Salomé Sierra (SR): Sierra will be going into her 3rd year with this season. Sierra will be playing 2 Singles and 2 doubles for the Cobras this season. Sierra will be looking to continue her success with her doubles partner, Caroline Myers. The pair has a combined career record of 21-8.
Noelle D'Angelillo (JR): D'Angelillo, a Junior transfer from Wallace State Community College, will be entering her first season as a Cobra. D'Angelillo has a history of winning championships with 2x ACCC Championships under her belt and was named the NJCAA 2025 Player of the Year. D'Angelillo will be taking over at 3 Singles for the Cobras this year.
Preseason Polls
1 Catawba (10) 131
2 Wingate (2) 122
3 Carson-Newman 108
4 Newberry 98
5 Coker 84
6 Anderson 79
7 Lincoln Memorial 77
8 Lenoir-Rhyne 70
9t UVA Wise 48
9t Tusculum 48
11 Emory & Henry 34
12 Mars Hill 25