WALTHAM, Mass. – The Bentley volleyball will enter the 2026 season ranked No. 22 in the nation, the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) announced Monday.
Bentley closed out the 2025 season ranked No. 22 in the AVCA national poll. The Falcons won their third consecutive NCAA East Regional title in 2025, and they claimed the program's first NE10 title since 2019.
The 2025 squad posted an overall record of 27-5, including a perfect home record (12-0) and an unbeaten record in NE10 action (9-0).
This year, the Falcons return AVCA All-Region honoreesÂ
Sophia Poehlein,Â
Tory Vitko, andÂ
Lulu Pavan.
The Falcons' 2026 season begins by hosting theÂ
Sandy Hoffman Memorial Tournament, Aug. 27-29. Bentley then travels west for its second consecutive appearance in the prestigious Colorado Premier Challenge, Sept. 4-5.
Bentley's 2026 season preview will be published in the coming weeks. Â
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