Kearney, Neb. – The Nebraska Kearney women's basketball team was picked eighth (coaches) and 10th (media) in the 2026-27 MIAA preseason polls.
The polls were released this morning (Oct. 6) as part of "Media Day," presented by Seigfreid Bingham at the College Basketball Experience (CBC) in Kansas City. Head coach Drew Johnsonspoke at 10:15 a.m. with former Loper alum Brenda VanLengen serving as emcee of the event.
UNK overcame a rash of injuries last year to pick up late-season wins at nationally ranked Pittsburg State and Fort Hays State. The Lopers made the MIAA Tournament and finished with a 15-16 (8-11 MIAA) record. Four starters return from that squad, led by 2026 MIAA Freshman of the Year Myleigh Weers (Diller).
Central Missouri, Fort Hays State and Missouri Southern are 1-2-3 in both polls. UNK tallied 93 points from the coaches and 149 in the media rankings. The Lopers start the year at home Nov. 9 vs. Sioux Falls.
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Nebraska Kearney men’s basketball was selected 11th in both the coaches and media 2026-27 MIAA preseason polls, with the season opener set for Nov. 9.
