What UTR Do You Need for NCAA Division I — Mid-major 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 9.0–11.0
Boys — typical rangeUTR 10.5–12.5
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.
Maines enters her 15th season with a 206-104 record and three MAC championships (2017, 2018, 2025)
2025 MAC champions (20-8 season); 2026 season ended with a 4-1 loss to Toledo in the MAC semifinal
Esme Andresen named First-Team All-MAC in 2026
University at Buffalo Women's: FAQs
How do I get recruited by the University at Buffalo Women's Tennis tennis program?
Start by researching the program's roster and contacting Kristen Maines (Head 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 University at Buffalo NCAA Division I tennis?
Typical recruited players at this level sit around UTR 9.0–11.0 (girls) and 10.5–12.5 (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 University at Buffalo is its current roster's level: ask the staff directly.
Does University at Buffalo 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 University at Buffalo Women's Tennis program?
Kristen Maines is the head coach. See the full staff list above — each coach has a profile page.
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