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