The Misericordia University women's basketball team is ranked second in the 2026-27 MAC Freedom Preseason poll.
 
Defending champion is picked first with 63 points, including seven first place votes.  Misericordia is next with 52 points, including two first place votes.
 
MU was 13-12 overall a year ago and 8-6 in the MAC Freedom.  The Cougars finished the season on a four-game win streak.
 
The Cougars open the 2026-27 season when they host Wilkes, November 6.
 
2026-27 MAC Freedom Women's Basketball Coaches' Preseason Poll
Rank Team Points (1st Place Votes)
1 DeSales 63 (7)
2 Misericordia 52 (2)
3 Lebanon Valley 48
4 Stevens 44
5 Arcadia 41
6 Delaware Valley 29
t7 King's 17
t7 FDU-Florham 17
9 Marywood 13