Carroll College's volleyball team has been ranked fifth in the 2026 Frontier Conference Preseason Coaches' Poll. Coaches participated without voting for their own teams, and Carroll accumulated 80 points following a sixth-place finish last season (17-14 overall, 12-10 conference). The preseason rankings reflect the previous year's top teams, ensuring all postseason-eligible squads are in the top eight. The NAIA season kicks off on Friday with Carroll playing three games at the Tigers Kickoff Invite. The regular Frontier Conference season begins in September, with the top eight teams advancing to the postseason tournament in November.

By the Numbers
  • Carroll received 80 points in the preseason poll.
  • Last season, Carroll finished sixth with a 17-14 record.
State of Play
  • The NAIA season begins this Friday with the Tigers Kickoff Invite.
  • Carroll faces teams from Grace (Ind.), Freed-Hardeman (Tenn.), and Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) in its opener.
What's Next

The Saints prepare for their season opener and will aim to improve on the sixth-place finish from last year. The full Frontier Conference schedule starts in September, highlighting key matchups throughout the season. This positioning suggests potential for advancement into the postseason tournament.

Bottom Line

Carroll volleyball is poised to leverage its fifth-place preseason ranking into a stronger performance, with an eye on qualifying for the NAIA Women's Volleyball National Tournament. Early season success will be critical in shaking off last year's sixth-place finish and solidifying a top-eight position.