Notre Dame of Maryland University women’s volleyball team was picked sixth in the 2026 United East Preseason Poll with 93 points, according to the conference announcement. The league’s head coaches voted in the poll, which placed the Gators behind Gallaudet, Penn State Harrisburg, St. Mary’s, Lancaster Bible and Cairn.
Gallaudet Leads United East Preseason Poll
Gallaudet, the reigning United East regular-season champion, was picked to repeat at the top of the poll. Penn State Harrisburg ranked second, followed by St. Mary’s, Lancaster Bible and Cairn to complete the top five.
Notre Dame of Maryland University finished the previous season with a 16-7 overall record and a 7-3 mark in conference play. The Gators also went 10-2 on their home court in 2025.
Notre Dame of Maryland Returns Two All-Conference Performers
Kaliyah Brown and Izzy Stewart return as all-conference performers for Notre Dame of Maryland University. The Gators are scheduled to open the 2026 campaign against Washington College next Tuesday at 7 p.m. inside the MBK Sports Complex; the source does not specify a calendar date for the match.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
The sixth-place selection gives Notre Dame of Maryland University an early position to challenge as the 2026 season approaches. The Gators’ 7-3 conference record from the previous season and the return of Brown and Stewart provide the primary context behind the preseason outlook.
The schedule lists Washington College as Notre Dame of Maryland’s opening opponent next Tuesday at 7 p.m. The source does not provide a calendar date for the match.
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