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 first-year Head Coach Seth Jones, Caldwell returns three players who started 13 or more matches in 2025 among ten returners, as well as five freshmen.

Caldwell opens the 2026 season at the West Chester University Tournament on August 28 and 29. The Cougars' home debut is Sept. 2 vs. Lincoln University (Pa.) and first CACC match is set for Sept. 15 at Post University.

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

North Division

1. Bridgeport (7), 44 pts.

2. Post (3), 42

3. Dominican (1), 30

4. Felician, 28

5. Caldwell, 16

South Division

1. Holy Family (8), 58

2. Jefferson (3), 44

3. Wilmington, 35

4. Georgian Court, 34

5. Goldey-Beacom, 31

6. Chestnut Hill, 23