Albion, Mich. - The Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association announced the results for their 2026 Women's Volleyball Preseason Poll. The Britons were selected to finish third in the conference this season. Albion totaled 50 points in the poll, just eight points behind #17 ranked Hope, who is slated to finish second in the MIAA. The Britions are coming off of a 24-5 season where they went 6-2 in conference to finish third. 

Head Coach Kristin Slamer-De St.Aubin returns for her 15th season and returns several stand outs from last season. Senior Carly Frank returns to the court after becoming just the third volleyball player to earn AVCA All American last season, while also getting First Team All-MIAA and First Team All-Region Honors. Senior Paige Williamson and junior Molly Edmunds also return with both earning Second Team All-MIAA last season. 

The Britons open their season on Friday September 4th vs. The University of Pittsburgh - Bradford at 7:30 PM as apart of the Albion Invite.