College coaches look at UTR before anything else — it's the fastest way they filter recruits. Here's the typical recruited range for this level:
Girls — typical rangeUTR 6.5–9.5
Boys — typical rangeUTR 9.0–11.5
Typical roster bands, not cutoffs. Coaches recruit the whole player — grades, character, and how you compete all matter. The most honest benchmark for any school is its current roster's level: ask the coach directly.
Todd Byrom heads the Bulldogs with former WTA player Jeri Ingram as associate head coach (hired spring 2026; Ingram did the ceremonial coin toss at the 2026 US Open's HBCU Live Day at Louis Armstrong Stadium).
Freshman Nakari Blunt was named 2025 CIAA Women's Tennis Rookie of the Year under Byrom, his third All-CIAA selection as coach.
Bowie State finished 2026 at 2-14 overall (0-12 CIAA), missing the conference championship cut.
Bowie State Women's: FAQs
How do I get recruited by the Bowie State University Women's Tennis tennis program?
Start by researching the program's roster and contacting Todd Byrom (Head Coach) with your UTR rating, tournament results, and video. Most NCAA Division II recruiting starts sophomore or junior year of high school.
What UTR rating do I need for Bowie State University NCAA Division II tennis?
Typical recruited players at this level sit around UTR 6.5–9.5 (girls) and 9.0–11.5 (boys). Those are typical roster bands, not cutoffs — coaches recruit the whole player, and walk-ons can sit below the band. The most honest benchmark for Bowie State University is its current roster's level: ask the staff directly.
Does Bowie State University offer athletic scholarships for tennis?
Scholarship rules differ by division: D1 and D2 programs can offer athletic scholarships, D3 programs offer only academic/need-based aid, and NAIA/JUCO programs have their own aid rules. Ask the staff what is available for your recruiting class.
Who coaches the Bowie State University Women's Tennis program?
Todd Byrom is the head coach. See the full staff list above — each coach has a profile page.
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