ADRIAN, Mich. – The Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association released its 2026-27 women's basketball preseason poll, with the Adrian College women's basketball team projected to finish tied for seventh in the conference. The Bulldogs received 19 points in voting by the MIAA women's basketball head coaches.

Adrian enters the 2026-27 campaign after finishing last season with a 9-17 overall record and a 5-11 mark in MIAA competition. The Bulldogs will look to build upon last season as they work toward a stronger finish in the conference standings.

Trine University was selected to win the MIAA with 62 points and six first-place votes. Hope College followed in second with 59 points and three first-place votes, while Calvin University was selected third with 50 points. Albion College placed fourth with 42 points, followed by Alma College with 37 points and Saint Mary's College with 26 points.

Adrian and Kalamazoo College tied for seventh with 19 points each, while The University of Olivet rounded out the poll with 10 points.

The Bulldogs will travel to Western Michigan University for a scrimmage on Wednesday, October 28, at 7 p.m. Adrian will officially open the season at home against the University of Chicago on Sunday, November 8, at 2 p.m. inside the Merillat Sport and Fitness Center.

Adrian will begin MIAA competition at home against The University of Olivet on Wednesday, December 2, at 7:30 p.m.