Tom Boysen becomes Eastern Kentucky tennis coach after UND cuts programs

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Last updated Jun 5, 2026

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Tom Boysen has been hired as the men's and women's tennis coach at Eastern Kentucky University, following the termination of the tennis programs at the University of North Dakota (UND) last month. Boysen previously led UND to multiple Summit League finals with both the men's and women's teams. Eastern Kentucky's athletic director, Kyle Moats, expressed confidence in Boysen's ability and experience, noting his reputation and character. The decision to cut the tennis programs at UND was budgetary, a trend seen among other Division I schools this spring. Eastern Kentucky competes in the Atlantic Sun Conference.

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  • Boysen accepts a coaching role at Eastern Kentucky University.
  • UND cut its men's and women's tennis teams due to budgetary constraints.
  • Boysen's former teams reached Summit League finals multiple times.
  • Eastern Kentucky plays in the Atlantic Sun Conference.
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Jun. 4—GRAND FORKS — UND tennis coach Tom Boysen wasn't a free agent for long. Eastern Kentucky University hired Boysen this week as its men's and women's tennis coach. UND cut its men's and women's tennis programs last month. "I'm excited to have coach Boysen as a member of our coaching staff," Eastern Kentucky athletic director Kyle Moats said. "He is a well-respected coach who will fit well ...

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