Tampa Opens 2026 Atop IWLCA Division II Preseason Coaches Poll

By IWLCA Admin, 1/19/26 10:07AM ET

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Tampa Opens 2026 Atop IWLCA Division II Preseason Coaches Poll

NORTHBOROUGH, Mass.— The University of Tampa, the two-time defending national champions, opens the 2026 season atop the IWLCA Division II Preseason Coaches Poll.

Adelphi, coming off a finals appearance last year, claims the No. 2 spot, followed by Florida Southern at No. 3, West Chester at No. 4, and UIndy rounding out the Top 5.

The regular season IWLCA Division II Coaches Polls are set to be released weekly at 10 a.m., beginning on Monday, February 16.  

Rank Institution
1 Tampa
2 Adelphi 
3 Florida Southern
4 West Chester 
5 UIndy
6 Maryville 
7 Pace
8 Slippery Rock
9 Embry-Riddle
10 Saint Leo
11 Lynn
12 Flagler
13 Regis (CO)
14 East Stroudsburg
15 Dominican (NY)
16 Wingate
17 Seton Hill
18 Grand Valley State
19 Rollins College
20 Lander 
21 Kutztown
22 Saint Anselm 
23 Bentley 
24 Florida Tech
25 Alabama Huntsville
RV Rockhurst, Mercy, IUP