ADA – The East Central University men's tennis team has had a strong start to the 2013-14 season and has been rewarded for its efforts by being ranked No. 9 in the ITA Central Regional poll.

The Tigers are one of four teams from the Great American Conference in the poll that is filled with six members from the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association.

ECU is currently 2-2 on the season and will play its first home match of the season, Monday Feb. 24 at 1 p.m. against Seminole State.