WALTHAM, Mass. – The favorite to win the 2025-26 Northeast 10 women's basketball title is now also ranked No. 10 nationally in the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Preseason Poll.

WBCA Ranks

One week ago, NE10 coaches picked Bentley to win its fifth consecutive conference title.

The 2025-26 Falcons are coming off a season in which they posted a 33-2 overall record, reached the NCAA Elite Eight, and achieved a No. 3 national rank.

Bentley's 2025-26 season starts Nov. 15-16 in the Southern Connecticut State Tipoff Tournament. The first game of the year is against Mercy (Nov. 15), and the following day Bentley takes on Georgian Court.

The Northeast 10 opener is at Southern New Hampshire, Nov. 19. Bentley makes its home debut Dec. 6 against Saint Michael's.

A 2025-26 Bentley women's basketball season preview will be published in early November.