ARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. -- The Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) announced the 2026 MIAA Women's Lacrosse Preseason Poll following a vote of the league's eight head coaches.
Calvin has been picked to finish second. Defending MIAA champion Hope is the preseason favorite with Trine picked to finish third.
Under the direction of veteran head coach
Blake Boehm, Calvin finished the 2025 season with a 5-2 MIAA record and a 12-6 overall mark.
Calvin features a roster of 28 players for the upcoming 2026 campaign.
The Knights return several key All-MIAA performers, led by senior attacker/midfielder
Audrey Booher, who was voted the 2025 MIAA Most Valuable Offensive Player and earned First Team All-MIAA recognition. Senior defender
Natalie Scott and junior goalkeeper
Hannah Rizzo also return after earning spots on the 2025 All-MIAA First Team. Two-time All-MIAA attacker
Morgan Bethard returns for her senior season following a Second Team selection last year.
Calvin swings into action this weekend, traveling to Eau Claire, Wisconsin. They will compete in a pair of indoor contests, facing host UW-Eau Claire Friday at 6 p.m. (CT) and UW-Stout on Saturday at 10 a.m. (CT).
2026 MIAA PREASEASON WOMEN'S LACROSSE COACHES POLL
1. Hope College - 49 points
2. Calvin University - 43 points
3. Trine University - 36 points
4. Adrian College - 31 points
5. Kalamazoo College - 25 points
6. Albion College - 19 points
7. Alma College - 13 points
8. Saint Mary's College - 8 points
