What UTR Do You Need for NCAA Division I — Lower / developing programs Tennis?
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 8.0–10.0
Boys — typical rangeUTR 10.0–11.5
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.
Morgan State won the 2026 MEAC women's tennis championship 4-3 over Norfolk State at Cary Tennis Park - the program's third MEAC title and first since 2018, earning the conference's NCAA Tournament automatic bid
Head coach Matthew Townes was named the 2026 MEAC Tournament Most Outstanding Coach; senior Amira Bargaoui (Tunis, Tunisia) was Most Outstanding Player
The Lady Bears finished 15-7 overall (5-1 MEAC) and were MEAC regular-season co-champions with Norfolk State in 2026
The 2026-27 roster is led by three seniors from Maryland plus international players from Tunisia, Spain and Jamaica
Morgan State Women's: FAQs
How do I get recruited by the Morgan State University Women's Tennis tennis program?
Start by researching the program's roster and contacting Matthew Townes (Head Tennis Coach) with your UTR rating, tournament results, and video. Most NCAA Division I recruiting starts sophomore or junior year of high school.
What UTR rating do I need for Morgan State University NCAA Division I tennis?
Typical recruited players at this level sit around UTR 8.0–10.0 (girls) and 10.0–11.5 (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 Morgan State University is its current roster's level: ask the staff directly.
Does Morgan 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 Morgan State University Women's Tennis program?
Matthew Townes is the head tennis coach. See the full staff list above — each coach has a profile page.
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