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Volleyball Selected Fourth in Ivy League Preseason Poll
8/26/2026 2:00:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
PRINCETON, N.J. - The Brown volleyball team was selected fourth in the Ivy League preseason poll, the Ivy League announced on Wednesday afternoon.
The reigning Ivy League Champions, Princeton, has been picked first in the poll after receiving 122 points and 11 first place votes. Yale was picked second with 115 points and four first place votes. Rounding out the top four is Cornell (87 points), and Brown, who received 82 points and one first place vote.
Penn (65 points), Harvard (49 points), Dartmouth (36 points), and Columbia (20 points) rounded out the remainder of the poll.
Brown has made the Ivy League Tournament in four-straight seasons.
The Bears will open their 2026 season at the Ocean State Cup against Providence on Friday, Sept. 4 at 4 p.m.
2026 IVY LEAGUE VOLLEYBALL PRESEASON POLL
Predicted Order of Finish (First Place Votes)
1. Princeton - 122 (11)
2. Yale - 115 (2)
3. Cornell - 87
4. Brown - 82 (1)
5. Penn - 65
6. Harvard - 49
7. Dartmouth - 36
8. Columbia - 20
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The reigning Ivy League Champions, Princeton, has been picked first in the poll after receiving 122 points and 11 first place votes. Yale was picked second with 115 points and four first place votes. Rounding out the top four is Cornell (87 points), and Brown, who received 82 points and one first place vote.
Penn (65 points), Harvard (49 points), Dartmouth (36 points), and Columbia (20 points) rounded out the remainder of the poll.
Brown has made the Ivy League Tournament in four-straight seasons.
The Bears will open their 2026 season at the Ocean State Cup against Providence on Friday, Sept. 4 at 4 p.m.
2026 IVY LEAGUE VOLLEYBALL PRESEASON POLL
Predicted Order of Finish (First Place Votes)
1. Princeton - 122 (11)
2. Yale - 115 (2)
3. Cornell - 87
4. Brown - 82 (1)
5. Penn - 65
6. Harvard - 49
7. Dartmouth - 36
8. Columbia - 20
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BROWN UNIVERSITY SPORTS FOUNDATION
The Brown University Sports Foundation (BUSF) is the backbone of our athletics program, playing a crucial role in enhancing the student-athlete experience. This is possible through philanthropic support from our alumni, parents, fans, and friends. Your gift through the Sports Foundation can immediately impact today's Brown Bears, helping them excel in the classroom, in competition, and, most importantly, in the community. Please click here to learn more about how you can support the Bears.
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL
For the latest on Brown Athletics, please follow @BrownU_Bears on X and @BrownU_Bears on Instagram. Like BrownUBears on Facebook and subscribe to the BrownAthletics YouTube channel.
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