CLEVELAND – The Women's Basketball preseason rankings for the 2026-27 season in the North Coast Athletic Conference are in.
The Blue Streaks are ranked fourth of the eight teams in the NCAC. John Carroll received a total of 39 points, and no first place votes.
The first-place votes are reserved for Denison, as the Big Red received all 8 first place votes for a total of 64 points. Ohio Wesleyan finished second with 51 points. DePauw finished third with 49 points.
After a 25-6 finish last season, John Carroll will look to build off their great run in the Division III tournament. A Round of 16 exit against Denison, they will hope to get back to that spot.
Women's Basketball season opens with the Winking Lizard Tournament beginning November 6th and stretching the weekend. Their first game will tip off against Calvin University on Saturday, November 7 at 12 pm.
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2026-27 North Coast Athletic Conference
Women's Basketball Coaches' Poll
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Place
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Institution (1st Place Votes)
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Total Points
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1
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Denison (8)
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64
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2
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Ohio Wesleyan
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51
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3
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DePauw
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49
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4
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John Carroll
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39
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5
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Wittenberg
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35
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6
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Wooster
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24
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T-7
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Kenyon
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13
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T-7
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Oberlin
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13
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