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Arkansas Athletics Discontinuing Men's, Women's Tennis Programs: What We Know

On Friday, the University of Arkansas announced it will discontinue both men's and women's tennis programs following the 2026 spring season, reducing its sports portfolio to 17 teams.
Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Hunter Yurachek cited an evolving college athletics landscape and the department's inability to provide resources necessary for Southeastern Conference and national competitiveness.
The university will reallocate $2.5 million annually from tennis across the athletics department, while honoring existing scholarships through student-athletes' degree completion if they remain at Arkansas.
Former Georgia tennis star Isner criticized the decision on Twitter, blaming NIL policies and writing, "The post NIL college landscape is out of control."
Following the subtraction of tennis, the university will support 17 sports moving forward, with 10 women's and seven men's programs, while providing academic and nutritional support services.

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