The Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) announced the 2026 Volleyball Preseason Poll, placing Malone University fourth in the East Division. Walsh University narrowly took the top spot over Ashland University, earning 44 points with eight first-place votes. Following in the rankings were Lake Erie College, Malone, and Ursuline College. Malone finished last season with a 6-21 record but secured five G-MAC wins. With a new head coach and returning top players, the Pioneers aim to improve this season starting with their first match on August 28.

By the Numbers
  • Malone University finished with 14 points in the preseason poll.
  • Last season, the Pioneers had 6 wins overall, with 5 coming in G-MAC matches.
State of Play
  • Malone University finished just outside the postseason last year.
  • New head coach Lauren Allaway aims to revitalize the team with returning key players and fresh talent.
What's Next

Malone volleyball kicks off their season at the Hall of Fame City Challenge on August 28-29 against Edinboro University, looking to leverage a strong roster to make a postseason push.

Bottom Line

With a mix of returning talent and new players, Malone University looks to improve upon last season鈥檚 performance, and their placement in the preseason poll reflects optimism for a competitive year ahead.