ORANGEBURG, S.C. — South Carolina State University's all-time winningest tennis coach, Hardeep Judge, has been named the 2026 Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA)/Dunlop Carolina Regional Coach of the Year, recognizing another outstanding season leading the Bulldogs' nationally respected tennis program.

Judge, a 24-year veteran has amassed over 700 career wins and over 20 or more MEAC Coach of the Year honors along with 37 league titles and 26 regular season titles on both men's and women's side.

During the 2026 season, Judge led the SC State men's tennis team to its sixth consecutive MEAC Championship and the program's 21st conference title overall. The Bulldogs' sustained success also earned them a No. 9 regional ranking in the nation by the ITA.

A two-time USTA Coach of the Year and the 2026 MEAC Coach of the Year, Judge has guided South Carolina State's tennis dynasty to yet another successful season. He has established himself as one of the premier coaches in the MEAC and among the nation's top collegiate tennis coaches.

The ITA administers collegiate tennis awards and rankings designed to identify and recognize the top men's and women's tennis teams and student-athletes across NCAA Divisions I, II and III, NAIA, NJCAA, CCCAA and wheelchair tennis competition.
Founded in 1956 by legendary UCLA men's tennis coach J.D. Morgan, the ITA serves as the governing body of college tennis. The organization oversees men's and women's varsity tennis at all collegiate levels and promotes sportsmanship, education and the continued growth of the sport throughout collegiate athletics.

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