BOSTON - The University at Albany women's basketball team has been picked to finish seventh in the America East Preseason Coaches' Poll, the league announced Monday. 
 
PRESEASON COACHES' POLL
Binghamton was named the preseason favorite with six first-place votes for 60 points. UMBC was picked second with 57 points, including two first-place votes. Vermont rounded out the top three with 48 points and the final first-place vote.
 
Maine and Bryant were back-to-back just one point off each other for fourth and fifth. NJIT earned 29 points, voted just ahead of UAlbany's 25 points.
 
New Hampshire and UMass Lowell rounded out the conference with 16 and eight points, respectively.
 
2026-27 Women's Basketball Preseason Poll
School - Points (1st Place Votes)
1. Binghamton - 60 (6)
2. UMBC - 57 (2)
3. Vermont - 48 (1)
4. Maine - 41
5. Bryant - 40
6. NJIT - 29
7. UAlbany - 25
8. New Hampshire - 16
9. UMass Lowell - 8
 
Coaches were not able to vote for their own team. 
 
PRESEASON ALL-CONFERENCE
The America East also released the Preseason All-Conference Team for the 2026-27 season.
 
2026-27 Women's Basketball Preseason All-Conference Team
Kendall Bennett - Sr. - F - Binghamton
Malia Lenz - Sr. - G/F - Vermont
Mia Mancini - Sr. - G - Bryant (repeat honoree)
Bella Pucci - Sr. - G - Binghamton
Nia Scott - Sr. - F - Bryant
Heidi Williams - So. - G - UMBC
 
A LOOK AHEAD
UAlbany is set to begin the 2026-27 slate on November 2 at Northeastern. The Great Danes will open home competition against Manhattan on November 5. They are set to play seven home games and eight road games, including the Albany Cup, before beginning conference play at UMass Lowell on December 31. UAlbany will close the regular season at home against Maine on February 27.
 
For the Great Danes' full schedule, click here.
 
TICKETS
Season tickets are now on sale for the 2026-27 season - click here to get yours today. 
 
Single-game tickets will go on sale at a later date.
 
For more information regarding tickets, fans are encouraged to contact the UAlbany Ticket Office by emailing GreatDaneTickets@albany.edu or by calling (518) 442-DANE (3263).
 
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