Hoboken, N.J. – Looking to defend their Middle Atlantic Conference Championship, the Stevens Institute of Technology men's volleyball team was selected first in the MAC Preseason Coaches Poll, it was announced Friday.
The Ducks collected 62 points and six first-place votes, with Messiah earning 58 points and the remaining three first-place votes. Rounding out the top four were Misericordia (51 points) and Stevenson (40 points).
Arcadia was slotted fifth with 35 points, while Widener registered 29 points to place sixth. Rounding out the poll were Eastern (25 points), King's (16 points), and Hood (8 points).
The Ducks, who won their fourth consecutive MAC Championship last season, open the 2026 campaign by hosting St. Joseph's (Long Island) and Drew in a tri-match on January 16.
2026 MAC Men's Volleyball Preseason Poll
| Rank |
Team |
Points |
First-Place Votes |
| 1 |
Stevens |
62 |
(6) |
| 2 |
Messiah |
58 |
(3) |
| 3 |
Misericordia |
51 |
|
| 4 |
Stevenson |
40 |
|
| 5 |
Arcadia |
35 |
|
| 6 |
Widener |
29 |
|
| 7 |
Eastern |
25 |
|
| 8 |
King's |
16 |
|
| 9 |
Hood |
8 |
|
