The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) volleyball team has been named the preseason favorite in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) for the 2026 season. Coming off a record-breaking 2025 season and with four players named to the Preseason All-RMAC Team, UCCS leads the poll with 187 points, including eight first-place votes. Head coach Tara Hittle returns for her fifth season, following her RMAC Coach of the Year recognition. UCCS aims to build on its successful campaign that included a 26-4 record and advancing to the NCAA Division II South Central Regional.

By the Numbers
  • UCCS received 187 points in the RMAC Preseason Coaches' Poll.
  • The team had a 26-4 overall record and a 13-1 RMAC mark in the 2025 season.
State of Play
  • UCCS is ranked first, followed by Colorado Mesa (169 points) and a tie between Colorado School of Mines and MSU Denver (165 points each).
  • Four UCCS players made the Preseason All-RMAC Team, the most from any single institution.
What's Next

The Mountain Lions will launch their season at the Colorado School of Mines Orediggers Classic on August 27-29, starting with a match against Flagler College at 7 p.m. on August 27.

Bottom Line

UCCS volleyball is poised for a strong season with key players returning and significant momentum from the previous year, marking them as a team to watch in the RMAC.