NEW HAVEN, Conn. -- Caldwell University volleyball has been selected to finish fifth in the North Division in the Central Atlantic Athletic Conference (CACC) preseason coaches' poll, the league announced today. 

Under the direction of second-year Head Coach Hector Colon, Caldwell returns five players who started 14 or more matches in 2024 among nine letterwinners, as well as eight freshman.

Caldwell opens the 2025 season at Mercy University on Sept. 4. The Cougars' first home match is set for Sept. 9 vs. Southern Connecticut State University. Sept. 17 vs. Post University marks the first CACC contest of the year.

CACC Volleyball Coaches' Preseason Poll (first place votes in parentheses):

North Division
1. Bridgeport (6), 46 pts.
2. Dominican (4), 40 
3. Post (1), 34
4. Felician, 25
5. Caldwell, 15

South Division
1. Jefferson (6), 51
2. Georgian Court (2), 44
3. Goldey-Beacom (2), 39
4. Holy Family (1), 33
5. Chestnut Hill, 31
6. Wilmington, 27