The Misericordia University softball team is picked second in the 2026 MAC Freedom preseason coaches' poll.
The Cougars have 40 points, including first place votes. Lebanon Valley earned six first place votes and tops the poll with 48 points.
Misericordia finished 29-14 a year ago and advanced to the MAC Freedom championship game.
The Cougars will open the 2026 with a pair of doubleheaders in Virginia against Shenandoah and Eastern Mennonite, Feb. 21-22.
2026 MAC Freedom Softball Coaches' Preseason Poll
Rank Team Points (1st Place Votes)
1 Lebanon Valley 48 (6)
2 Misericordia 40 (2)
3 Stevens 35
4 DeSales 27
5 Delaware Valley 24
6 Arcadia 22
7 FDU-Florham 21
8 King's 7