The Misericordia University field hockey team is picked to finish fourth in the MAC Freedom Field Hockey Coaches' Preseason Poll.
 
The Cougars earned 40 points to finish behind defending champion Stevens (63), DeSales (53) and Lebanon Valley (51).
 
Misericordia concluded the 2025 season with a 16-4 overall record and a 6-1 mark in MAC Freedom action, earning the second seed in the MAC Freedom postseason.
 
MU defeated DeSales in the MAC Freedom semifinals before falling to Stevens in the championship game.

Misericordia will host Gwynedd Mercy in the season opener, Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 5:00 p.m.
 
2026 MAC Freedom Field Hockey Coaches' Preseason Poll
Rank Team Points (1st Place Votes)

    1. Stevens (63) - 7 first-place votes
    2. DeSales (53)
    3. Lebanon Valley (51) – 2 first-place votes
    4. Misericordia (40)
    5. Marywood (39)
    6. Delaware Valley (29)
    7. Arcadia (23)
    8. FDU-Florham (18)
    9. King's (8)