Pitman, NJ- Announced on Friday morning by the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) office, the Montclair State University volleyball team was picked fifth this season in the 2026 NJAC Coaches' Preseason Poll.
Below is how the standings were voted to play out:
| 1. Kean (7) |
| 2. Stockton |
| 3. William Paterson (2) |
| 4. Rowan |
| 5. Montclair State |
| 6. New Paltz (dark horse) |
| 7. Ramapo |
| 8. Rutgers-Camden |
| 9. Rutgers-Newark |
Kean, who finished 30-6 (7-1 NJAC), enters this season as the favorite to win after securing the NJAC crown last season, its first since 2018. Montclair placed fifth last season but tied a program record in wins with a 26-6 season and went 5-3 in NJAC play.
The Red Hawks open the 2026 campaign inside the Panzer Athletic Center, welcoming Manhattanville for a 7:00 p.m. showdown.
