For the fourth year in a row, Flagler have been selected as favorites for the 2026 season. The Saints received five first place votes from the league’s coaches, with North Georgia receiving two and Columbus State receiving one. The trio were crowned PBC Regular Season Co-Champions in 2025.
The Saints captured a share of the PBC Regular Season title in 2025, before falling in the PBC Tournament semi-finals. Their momentum began to build in NCAA Tournament play, as they made a run to the NCAA National Semi-Finals before closing their season out with a 23-6 record. The Saints see two PBC All-Conference members return for the 2026 season with senior Eryka Kruk and junior Sofia Balsera.
North Georgia captured a share of the PBC Regular Season title and the PBC Tournament title in 2025. The Nighthawks continued their run deep into NCAA Tournament play, before falling to conference foe Flagler in the NCAA National Quarterfinals. North Georgia closed their season with a 21-7 record.
Columbus State also captured a share of the PBC Regular Season title in 2025 and reached the PBC Tournament final. The Cougars received the #3 seed in the NCAA Tournament where they fell to North Georgia in the second round. Columbus State closed their season with a 16-7 record. The Cougars see the return of two PBC All-Conference members, with seniors Nickoline Gullacksen and Laura Pesickova (doubles).
GCSU, Middle Georgia, Augusta, Lander and Georgia Southwestern round out the Preseason Coaches’ Poll. The coaches' poll is below, followed by the preseason All-Conference team. Coaches were not permitted to rank their own team or vote for their own players.
PBC Women's Tennis Preseason Coaches Poll
| Rank |
Team |
Points |
| 1. |
Flagler (5) |
47 |
| 2. |
North Georgia (2) |
43 |
| 3. |
Columbus State (1) |
39 |
| 4. |
GCSU |
27 |
| 5. |
Middle Georgia |
24 |
| 6. |
Augusta |
20 |
| 7. |
Lander |
17 |
| 8. |
Georgia Southwestern |
7 |
PBC Women's Tennis Preseason All-Conference
Nikoline Gullacksen, Columbus State
- 2025 All-Conference First Team, Singles
- 2025 All-Conference First Team, Doubles
- 2025 ITA Southeast Region Most Improved Player
- 2025 ITA All-American, Singles
- Posted a 10-6 singles record
- Posted a 10-5 doubles record
- Currently ranked #16 in the region in singles and #9 in doubles
Sofia Lauretti, Columbus State
- Posted a 17-1 singles record
- Posted a 5-1 singles record in PBC play
- Currently ranked #18 in the region in singles
Laura Pesickova, Columbus State
- 2025 All-Conference Second Team, Doubles
- Posted a 7-11 singles record
- Posted a 13-6 doubles record
- Currently ranked #13 in the region in singles and #9 in doubles
Eryka Kruk, Flagler
- 2025 All-Conference Second Team, Singles
- Posted a 27-5 singles record
- Posted a 17-16 doubles record
- Currently ranked #4 in the region #25 in the nation in singles
Sofia Balsera, Flagler
- 2025 All-Conference Second Team, Singles
- 2025 All-Conference Second Team, Doubles
- Posted a 29-8 singles record
- Posted a 19-13 doubles record
- Currently ranked #10 in the region in singles
Evelyn Altmaier, Lander
- 2025 All-Conference Second Team, Singles
- Posted a 11-7 singles record
- Posted a 9-6 doubles record
- Currently ranked #20 in the region in singles
Linn Goerdes, North Georgia
- Posted a 14-9 singles record
- Posted a 14-8 doubles record
- Currently ranked #3 in the region and #19 in the nation in doubles