MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Knights were edged out by the Crusaders of William Carey University for the top spot in the 2024-25 SSAC Men's Tennis Coaches' Preseason Poll. The Knights finished one point behind the Crusaders with 45 points and three first place votes. The Knights return nine players from last year's team as they look to dethrone the Crusaders who have who the last three SSAC regular season titles with the Knights winning three of the last four SSAC Tournament titles.

2024-25 SSAC Men's Tennis Coaches' Preseason Poll

1. William Carey – 46 (4)

2. Middle Georgia – 45 (3)

3. Mobile – 27

4. Loyola – 25

4. UT Southern – 25

6. Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College – 16

7. Blue Mountain Christian – 12