BRIDGEWATER, N.J. - Binghamton men's tennis was selected first in the Northeast Conference Preseason Coaches Poll, the league announced Wednesday afternoon.

This is the team's third consecutive first place ranking, largely due to a successful spring campaign which resulted in the Bearcats clinching their second consecutive NEC championship.

Reigning NEC Coach of the Year Nick Zieziula will seek to extend the championship streak to three.

Six players from last season's championship roster returned to the team. Seniors Jonathan Arbittier, Andrew Fang, Ronin Lotlikar, and James McPherson will provide steady leadership and experience. Juniors Andre Ajed and Filipe Costa will be key contributors as well, with Ajed earning All-Tournament honors at last year's NEC Championship and Costa earning 2025 Singles First Team honors.

The Bearcats' championship-caliber core is joined by newcomers Harry Liao, Giannis Sakkas, and junior transfer Dylan Breen.

Binghamton received seven first-place votes. FDU claimed the second spot with two first place votes. Le Moyne, LIU, Wagner, and Mercyhurst claimed the next four spots. Saint Francis, Stonehill, and Chicago State rounded out the list.

The team kicked off their spring campaign Jan. 23 against Niagara, securing a 7-0 victory.

The Bearcats return to action against Fairfield, Feb. 8, scheduled for 10 a.m. Conference play begins against Stonehill, Feb. 15.