MONTGOMERY, Ala. – William Carey was the unanimous choice at No. 1 in the 2027 Southern States Athletic Conference Men’s Tennis Coaches’ Preseason Poll. 
 
The Crusaders claimed all seven first-place votes, while Xavier was No. 2 on every ballot. 
 
Marc Lux, William Carey Head Coach: “We’re grateful for the recognition, but preseason polls don’t win matches. Our focus is on earning it every day.”
 
2027 SSAC M&W Tennis Championships
All seven teams will qualify for the 2027 championships, set for April 14-17 at the Mobile Tennis Center in Mobile, Ala. 
 
2027 SSAC Men’s Tennis Coaches’ Preseason Poll
1. William Carey - 49 (7)
2. Xavier - 42
3. Loyola - 33
4. UT Southern - 24
5. Mobile - 20
6. Abraham Baldwin - 19
7. Blue Mountain - 9