MARQUETTE, Mich. – The Northern Michigan women's wrestling team has been picked to finish third in the GLVC Preseason Poll, announced by the conference on Wednesday.
2026-27 GLVC Women's Wrestling Preseason Poll
1. McKendree, 36 (6)
2. Grand Valley State, 31 (1)
3. Northern Michigan, 25
4. Quincy, 21
5. William Jewell, 14
6. Upper Iowa, 8
7. Davenport, 6
All five Wildcats who were selected to All-GLVC teams last season (
Alissa Caltagirone,
Sophia Bassino,
Abbie Miles,
Mickaela Keane, and
Alyssa Keane) return, headlining a group of 11 returners. They are joined by a large class of 15 freshmen, which is one of the most notable across the country.
Under second-year head coach
Adam Wilson, the Wildcats have what it takes to make noise not only in the GLVC, but on the national level.
The season begins on Monday, November 2, when the Wildcats host North Central College at Vandmanet Arena, one of three home events for the Green and Gold this season.
