Defending Champions Middlebury Leads 2026 IWLCA Division III Preseason Poll
NORTHBOROUGH, Mass.— Powerhouse Middlebury College opens the season atop the Division III Preseason rankings and looks to continue its dominance on the national stage. Led by head coach Kate Livesay, the Panthers enter the year in pursuit of a fifth consecutive national championship.
Tufts claims the No. 2 spot following last season’s national finals appearance. Colby and Gettysburg, both coming off Final Four runs, earn the No. 3 and No. 4 rankings, respectively, while Wesleyan rounds out the Top 5.
The regular season IWLCA Division III Coaches Polls are set to be released weekly at 10 a.m., beginning on Monday, March 2.