Yellowjackets Third, Saints Fourth in UMAC Volleyball Preseason Poll

Defending UMAC champions Northwestern were picked to finish #1.

ST. PAUL, Minn. – This week, the UMAC released their preseason coaches poll. Leading the way with seven first-place votes is the defending UMAC champions and 15th-ranked Northwestern.

Picked to finish in second is Minnesota Morris. In third place is Wisconsin-Superior, who return four their top five hitters from last season. And in fourth place is St. Scholastica, who have veteran hitters to support a relatively young roster. Both teams will open their season next Friday. Here is the full poll:

1. Northwestern – 63 points (7 First Place Votes)
2. Minnesota Morris – 55 (2 First Place Votes)
3. Wisconsin-Superior – 50
4. St. Scholastica – 43
5. Bethany Lutheran – 34
6. Martin Luther – 31
7. Crown – 18
8. Northland – 16
9. North Central – 14