Pitman, NJ - The Montclair State University Women's Soccer team was voted second in the 2026 New Jersey Athletic Conference Preseason Coaches Poll on Tuesday morning.

Montclair, looking to defend its 2025 NJAC Regular Season and Tournament Championships, received five first place votes, tied with Rowan, who slotted atop the poll. The Red Hawks will aim to repeat as they search for their fourth NCAA Division III Tournament in the last five seasons.

2026 NJAC Women's Soccer Preseason Coaches Poll:
1. Rowan (5)
2. Montclair (5)
3. The College of New Jersey
4. Stockton (Dark Horse)
5. Kean
6. Rutgers-Camden
7. New Paltz
8. Rutgers-Newark
9. Ramapo
10. William Paterson

The Red Hawks will open their 2026 campaign at home on Tuesday, September 1 against Penn State Berks. Kickoff from MSU Soccer Park is scheduled for 6:00 PM.