MORRIS, Minn. – The University of Minnesota Morris women's basketball team was selected third in the 2026–27 Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) Preseason Coaches Poll, announced Wednesday. Head Coach
Tim Grove enters his 21
st season with the program
Last season, the Cougars finished second in the UMAC standings with a conference record of 9–3 and an overall record of 12–14.
Maddy Grove returns for her senior season after being named UMAC Player of the Year in each of the past two seasons. Grove was also named to the All-Region Second Team after averaging 18.7 points per game. Minnesota Morris also returns All-Conference honorees
Gianna Klarenbeek and
Grace Perry.
The Cougars open the season on Nov. 6 at the College of Saint Benedict Tip-Off, facing Saint Benedict at 8:15 p.m. Minnesota Morris will play its first home game of the season on Nov. 16, hosting Trinity Bible College for a 5 p.m. tip-off.
UMAC Preseason Coaches Poll
| Place |
School |
Points |
| 1 |
UW-Superior (4) |
32 |
| 1 |
Bethany Lutheran (3) |
32 |
| 3 |
Minnesota Morris |
29 |
| 4 |
Martin Luther |
18 |
| 5 |
Northwestern |
17 |
| 6 |
Crown |
11 |
| 7 |
North Central |
8 |
