Ottawa University Women's Volleyball has been projected to finish 7th in the 2026 KCAC Preseason Coaches' Poll, garnering 104 points. This placement is just three points shy of Kansas Wesleyan University in 6th. The Braves aim to build on a strong finish to the 2025 season, where they ended 6th in KCAC standings with a 7-6 record and made it to the KCAC Tournament. Ottawa's recent performance improved as they won five of their last seven conference matches, highlighting a promising trajectory as they head into the new season. The team returns key player Campbell Stark, an All-KCAC performer from the previous year.

By the Numbers
  • Ottawa received 104 points in the KCAC Preseason Poll.
  • They finished the 2025 season with a 7-6 conference record and qualified for the KCAC Tournament.
State of Play
  • McPherson College leads the poll with 167 points and 11 first-place votes after a 13-0 season.
  • Kansas Wesleyan University is positioned 6th with 107 points, just ahead of Ottawa.
What's Next

As the season progresses, Ottawa will strive to improve their ranking and compete strongly against higher-ranked teams, potentially aiming for a top-five finish in the KCAC.

Bottom Line

Ottawa University's Women's Volleyball team is looking to leverage their strong late-season performance from 2025 to exceed expectations in 2026, with the goal of enhancing their standings and making a deeper run in the KCAC Tournament.