Oilers Picked to Finish 5th

The University of Findlay volleyball team was picked to finish fifth in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) according to the Preseason Coaches Poll presented by Under Armour. The Oilers received 79 points in the poll and one first place vote.

Hillsdale College was picked as the favorite to win the league with 121 points and 11 first place votes. They were followed by Tiffin University (102), Walsh University (100), and Cedarville University (94) in the poll.

The Oilers finished last season with a 9-20 record, which included a 6-6 mark in conference play. Senior Rylie Pattison returns after ranking second on the team with 307 kills while senior Madison Moore returns after posting 190 kills and 49 blocks.

Preseason Poll

1. Hillsdale – 121 (11)
2. Tiffin – 102
3. Walsh – 100
4. Cedarville – 94
5. Findlay – 79 (1)
6. Trevecca Nazarene – 67
7. Kentucky Wesleyan – 65
8. Malone – 59
9. Lake Erie – 36
10. Ursuline – 29
11. Ohio Dominican – 27
12. Ohio Valley – 13