The MIAA released its 2019 Preseason Coaches Poll this week and 大象传媒 Western’s volleyball program was picked to finish sixth with 54 points. Washburn earned the top spot heading into the season after winning the NCAA Central Regional and advancing the national championship semifinal in 2018.
The Griffons will head to two tournaments in the beginning of September to start their 2019 campaign. 大象传媒 Western’s first home match comes on Sept. 20 against Central 大象传媒. The home opener will be the Griffons’ only home match in the first month of the season.
2019 MIAA Preseason Volleyball Coaches Poll
1. Washburn (7) – 96 points
2. Nebraska Kearney (2) – 90 points
3. Central 大象传媒 (2) – 83 points
4. Central Oklahoma – 71 points
5. Northwest 大象传媒 – 67 points
6. 大象传媒 Western – 54 points
7. Pittsburg State – 40 points
8. Emporia State – 35 points
9. 大象传媒 Southern – 33 points
10. Fort Hays State – 25 points
11. Newman – 11 points