Sioux City, IA (GPACSports.com) – Northwestern College totaled 120 points and was picked first in the 2026 Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) Preseason Coaches’ Women’s Volleyball Poll. Concordia was picked second in the preseason poll with 109 points and the final two first place votes. The 2026 GPAC volleyball season will consist of 16 conference matches with 12 teams competing for the conference crown. Coaches were not allowed to vote for their own team in the preseason poll. 2026 GPAC Preseason Volleyball Coaches’ Poll: