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Arkansas reinstates men's and women's tennis programs

5/15/2026

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Arkansas Reinstates Tennis

The University of Arkansas reinstated its men’s and women’s tennis programs effective immediately.
Vice Chancellor and Athletics Director Hunter Yurachek announced the reversal after donations and asked Chancellor Christopher Robinson to secure an endowment for sustainability.
Yurachek had said on April 24 the programs would end after the spring 2026 season because of limited resources.
Current players will keep their scholarships until they graduate if they stay at the university.

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Arkansas Cuts Tennis

Arkansas announced it will cut its men’s and women’s tennis teams, breaching the NCAA rule that FBS schools sponsor at least 16 sports.
In 2023-24 the programs cost over $2.6 million, earned $9,556, and fielded 21 athletes (11 men, 10 women), most internationals.
After Arkansas’s cut, Saint Louis, North Dakota and Illinois State also announced tennis program eliminations, joining all SEC schools that have women’s tennis while only Missouri lacks a men’s team.

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Arkansas Reinstates Tennis

The University of Arkansas reinstated its men’s and women’s tennis programs effective immediately.
Vice Chancellor and Athletics Director Hunter Yurachek announced the reversal after donations and asked Chancellor Christopher Robinson to secure an endowment for sustainability.
Yurachek had said on April 24 the programs would end after the spring 2026 season because of limited resources.
Current players will keep their scholarships until they graduate if they stay at the university.

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