LATHAM, N.Y. - The 2025-26 United East Women’s Basketball Preseason Poll has been released with 14 teams included in the rankings. Find the results below:
| 1. |
St. Mary's College of Maryland (5) |
| 2. |
Penn State Abington (5) |
| 3. |
Gallaudet University (3) |
| 4. |
Penn State Harrisburg (1) |
| 5. |
Penn College |
| 6. |
Notre Dame of Maryland University |
| 7. |
Wilson College |
| 8. |
Lancaster Bible College |
| 9. |
Cedar Crest College |
| 10. |
Keystone College |
| 11. |
Penn State Berks |
| 12. |
Penn State Brandywine |
| 13. |
Cairn University |
| 14. |
University of Valley Forge |
*(#) denotes first place votes
At the top of the poll is St. Mary’s College of Maryland, who are in search of their first title since joining the United East. The Seahawks captured the regular season title and made it all the way to the Final before falling on an overtime buzzer beater to Gallaudet. LaTanya Collins will lead the ship once again after earning Coach of the Year honors in 2024-25.
Penn State Abington garnered five first place votes as well as their team posted a 13-3 conference record last season. The Nittany Lions return a strong roster including all three of their All-Conference selections from the 24-25 season (Nia Newman, Amina Reid and Amirah Hackney)
Last year’s champions, Gallaudet University, sits at third in the preseason poll as they collected a trio of top votes. The Bison will be without Cam Lexow, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year. Penn State Harrisburg rounds out the top four teams, pulling in a single top vote. The Lions are looking to grab their first title since 2024.
Find the full women’s basketball schedule here: WOMEN’S BASKETBALL SCHEDULE
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