MEQUON, Wis - The Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference (NACC) announced its 2026 Women's Tennis Preseason Poll on Thursday morning.

CUW was picked to finish fourth in the conference with 89 points, earning one first-place vote. Last season, the Falcons finished fourth with a 7-15 overall record and a 5-3 conference record.

Illinois Tech was selected as the favorite to win the NACC with 120 points and 12 first-place votes. Edgewood, St. Norbert and MSOE were voted second, third, and fifth place, respectively. Wisconsin Lutheran, Concordia University Chicago and Marian rounded out the poll.

The Birds open up the 2026 season against Carroll on Sept. 1 at 3:30 p.m CST. They begin conference play on Sept. 12 against Concordia University Chicago.

2026 NACC Women's Tennis Preseason Poll

1. Illinois Tech - 120 (12)

2. Edgewood - 101 (2)

3. St. Norbert - 97 (1)

4. Concordia University Wisconsin - 89 (1)

5. MSOE - 73

6. Wisconsin Lutheran - 46

7. Concordia University Chicago - 28

8. Marian - 22