INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) released the Women's Track & Field preseason poll on Wednesday morning. McKendree place 10th tallying a total of 60 votes from the coaches amidst the conference. The women's team landed 11 points behind Illinois Springfield and ahead of William Jewell by 7 points. Head coach Barry Ford is entering his fifth campaign with the Bearcats for the 2025-26 season.

Find the full poll and voting results below.

2025-26 GLVC Women's Indoor Track & Field Preseason Poll

1.     Lewis – 168 (12)

2.     Lincoln – 149 (2)

3.     Indianapolis – 141

4.     Southwest Baptist – 137

5.     Maryville – 115

6.     Missouri S&T – 109

7.     Truman State – 97

8.     Drury – 81

9.     Illinois Springfield – 71

10.  McKendree – 60

11.  William Jewell – 53

12.  Rockhurst – 37

13.  Upper Iowa – 33

14.  Quincy – 23
 

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