INDIANAPOLIS – The University of Indianapolis Women's Indoor Track and Field Team was selected to finish third in the race for the 2026 GLVC Indoor Track and Field title in the Preseason Poll released Wednesday morning.
After graduating two-time National Champion
Zoe Pentecost, All-American Ellie Lengrich and a national qualifier in
Audra Hogan, Head Coach
Brad Robinson looks to young talent to bring the squad another top-three finish in the GLVC.
The Hounds return 2025 Freshman of the Year
Jorjia Ferguson, who placed second in the pentathlon in last year's conference championships.
The Hounds bring strong returners in the field, including 2025 GLVC Silver Medalist in the pole vault,
Mackenzie VanBibber, and Sophomore
Hannah Dart, 2025 Silver Medalist in the shot put. UIndy has the top-GLVC returners in the weight throw in Junior
Macie Swinehart and Sophomore
Maya Efodi.
The Hounds received a total of 141 points, just behind Lincoln with 149 points, with two first-place votes, while Lewis led the pack with 168 points, receiving 12 first-place votes.
The preseason poll is selected by the league's head coaches, who, per GLVC Bylaws, are not permitted to vote for their own team.
The complete poll and voting results can be found below.
| Place |
School |
Points (1st-place votes) |
| 1. |
Lewis |
168 (12) |
| 2. |
Lincoln |
149 (2) |
| 3. |
Indianapolis |
141 |
| 4. |
Southwest Baptist |
137 |
| 5. |
Maryville |
115 |
| 6. |
Missouri S&T |
109 |
| 7. |
Truman State |
97 |
| 8. |
Drury |
81 |
| 9. |
Illinois Springfield |
71 |
| 10. |
McKendree |
60 |
| 11. |
William Jewell |
53 |
| 12. |
Rockhurst |
37 |
| 13. |
Upper Iowa |
33 |
| 14. |
Quincy |
23 |
