The MIAA released its preseason poll for the 2025 volleyball season on Friday. Emporia State was picked in a tie for sixth with Northwest Missouri. Nebraska-Kearney is the favorite to win the conference receiving nine first-place votes with Central Oklahoma just behind in second with three first-place votes. The Lopers are the defending league regular season champions while the Bronchos won the MIAA Tournament. The Lady Hornets will be led by Ken Murczek in his third season and finished 17-10 with a 9-7 MIAA record last year making a second-straight trip to the MIAA Tournament. ESU opens up the season September 4 at the San Diego Invite with a true road match at Point Loma.
2025 MIAA VOLLEYBALL PRESEASON RANKINGS
1. Nebraska Kearney [9] – 119 points
2. Central Oklahoma [3] – 111 points
3. Washburn – 98 points
4. Missouri Western – 96 points
5. Central Missouri – 73 points
T6. Emporia State – 69 points
T6. Northwest Missouri – 69 points
8. Fort Hays State – 45 points
9. Pittsburg State – 43 points
10. Arkansas-Fort Smith – 35 points
11. Missouri Southern – 23 points
12. Newman – 12 points
[#] – Number of First Place Votes
