MAC Announces 2025 Preseason Volleyball Poll & All-MAC Team
8/25/2025 11:00:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
CLEVELAND, Ohio— The Mid-American Conference announced the 2025 MAC Volleyball Preseason Coaches Poll and All-MAC Team Monday morning. In a poll of the 12 Mid-American Conference (MAC) head volleyball coaches, Miami University was predicted to finish ninth in the MAC.
The RedHawks open the 2025 season by traveling to Louisville, Ky. for the Bellarmine Classic Aug. 29-30. Miami faces SIUE in the season opener at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 29 and follow this up with another match in the evening versus Bellarmine at 7:30 p.m. The RedHawks finish out the tournament Saturday morning against Indiana State at 11:00 a.m.
TICKETS FOR HOME MATCHES ON SALE NOW!
Single-match tickets for the 2025 Miami Volleyball season are available now! The adult ticket price is $9, while a youth ticket (12 and under) is $6. Group tickets are available for $4 each (minimum of 10 tickets purchased). The Red and White are set to host 14 home matches at Millett Hall this season, so don't miss your chance to see the RedHawks in head coach Dan Gwitt's second year at the helm of the program! Fans can secure their seats at Millett Hall by clicking HERE.
Season tickets are also on sale with general public pricing at $40 and Miami University Faculty/Staff pricing at $28. Additionally, a limited number of courtside seats are available for $70. For fans who plan to attend at least five home matches this fall, season tickets provide the best value. New season tickets can be purchased HERE.
For more information or to purchase your tickets over the phone, call the Miami Athletic Ticket Office at (513) 529-4295.
2025 MAC Volleyball Coaches Poll
(First place votes)
1. Bowling Green – 119 (10) pts.
2. Ball State – 102 (2) pts.
3. Central Michigan – 101 pts.
4. Western Michigan – 93 pts.
5. Buffalo – 77 pts.
6. Toledo – 73 pts.
7. Ohio – 66 pts.
8. Eastern Michigan – 48 pts.
9. Miami – 38 pts.
10. Akron – 35 pts.
11. Northern Illinois – 26 pts.
12. Kent State – 14 pts.
Tournament champion: Bowling Green (10), Buffalo (1), Central Michigan (1)
2025 Preseason All-MAC Team
Lauryn Hovey, Opposite, Bowling Green
Carson Tyler, Outside Hitter, Ball State
Amanda Otten, Setter, Bowling Green
Abby Olin, Middle Blocker, Central Michigan
Jessica Andrews, Middle Blocker, Bowling Green
Mary Clare Brusek, Middle Blocker, Western Michigan
Natalia Rejment, Outside Hitter, Central Michigan
Grace Thomas, Middle Blocker, Central Michigan
Grace Freiberger, Libero, Toledo
Sophie Ledbetter, Libero, Ball State
Manoela Forlin, RS/OH, Buffalo
Sierra Pertzborn, Middle Blocker, Toledo
Hatteras Welker, Middle Blocker, Eastern Michigan
Mackenzie McGuire, Outside Hitter, Kent State
The RedHawks open the 2025 season by traveling to Louisville, Ky. for the Bellarmine Classic Aug. 29-30. Miami faces SIUE in the season opener at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 29 and follow this up with another match in the evening versus Bellarmine at 7:30 p.m. The RedHawks finish out the tournament Saturday morning against Indiana State at 11:00 a.m.
TICKETS FOR HOME MATCHES ON SALE NOW!
Single-match tickets for the 2025 Miami Volleyball season are available now! The adult ticket price is $9, while a youth ticket (12 and under) is $6. Group tickets are available for $4 each (minimum of 10 tickets purchased). The Red and White are set to host 14 home matches at Millett Hall this season, so don't miss your chance to see the RedHawks in head coach Dan Gwitt's second year at the helm of the program! Fans can secure their seats at Millett Hall by clicking HERE.
Season tickets are also on sale with general public pricing at $40 and Miami University Faculty/Staff pricing at $28. Additionally, a limited number of courtside seats are available for $70. For fans who plan to attend at least five home matches this fall, season tickets provide the best value. New season tickets can be purchased HERE.
For more information or to purchase your tickets over the phone, call the Miami Athletic Ticket Office at (513) 529-4295.
2025 MAC Volleyball Coaches Poll
(First place votes)
1. Bowling Green – 119 (10) pts.
2. Ball State – 102 (2) pts.
3. Central Michigan – 101 pts.
4. Western Michigan – 93 pts.
5. Buffalo – 77 pts.
6. Toledo – 73 pts.
7. Ohio – 66 pts.
8. Eastern Michigan – 48 pts.
9. Miami – 38 pts.
10. Akron – 35 pts.
11. Northern Illinois – 26 pts.
12. Kent State – 14 pts.
Tournament champion: Bowling Green (10), Buffalo (1), Central Michigan (1)
2025 Preseason All-MAC Team
Lauryn Hovey, Opposite, Bowling Green
Carson Tyler, Outside Hitter, Ball State
Amanda Otten, Setter, Bowling Green
Abby Olin, Middle Blocker, Central Michigan
Jessica Andrews, Middle Blocker, Bowling Green
Mary Clare Brusek, Middle Blocker, Western Michigan
Natalia Rejment, Outside Hitter, Central Michigan
Grace Thomas, Middle Blocker, Central Michigan
Grace Freiberger, Libero, Toledo
Sophie Ledbetter, Libero, Ball State
Manoela Forlin, RS/OH, Buffalo
Sierra Pertzborn, Middle Blocker, Toledo
Hatteras Welker, Middle Blocker, Eastern Michigan
Mackenzie McGuire, Outside Hitter, Kent State
Highlights: Miami Women's Basketball vs Green Bay 12-20
Saturday, December 20
Miami Women's Basketball Head Coach Glenn Box 12-20 Postgame
Saturday, December 20
Miami Women's Basketball Head Coach Glenn Box 12-16
Tuesday, December 16
Miami Hockey Head Coach Anthony Noreen & Doug Grimes 12-13 Postgame
Sunday, December 14