LATHAM, N.Y.- The United East Conference announced its 2026 Men's Volleyball Preseason Coaches' Poll on Wednesday morning, with Immaculata University selected sixth overall in the nine-team poll.
The 2026 season marks Immaculata's first year competing as an affiliate member of the United East Conference in men's volleyball.
Defending conference champion Lancaster Bible was picked to finish first after receiving eight first-place votes. Wilson, last season's runner-up, earned the remaining first-place vote and was selected second overall. Neumann placed third in the poll, followed by Cairn in fourth and Saint Elizabeth in fifth. Immaculata rounded out the top six, with Gallaudet seventh, Valley Forge eighth, and Pratt ninth.
The Immaculata men's volleyball team will open its 2026 season on Friday, January 16, hosting Randolph-Macon at Alumnae Hall. First serve is scheduled for 7 p.m.
The Mighty Macs will begin United East Conference play on March 3, when they host Gallaudet at Alumnae Hall.
| 1. |
Lancaster Bible College (8) |
| 2. |
Wilson College (1) |
| 3. |
Neumann University |
| 4. |
Cairn University |
| 5. |
Saint Elizabeth University |
| 6. |
Immaculata University |
| 7. |
Gallaudet University |
| 8. |
University of Valley Forge |
| 9. |
Pratt Institute |
*(#) denotes first place votes
