SOUTH BEND, Ind.— UIndy women's lacrosse senior midfielder Olivia Bladon was named as the 2026 USA Lacrosse Preseason Midfielder of the Year, it was announced in a release Wednesday.

This is the second preseason accolade Bladon has received this preseason, with the other being a First-Team Preseason All-American honor from USA Lacrosse. 

Bladon had a stellar 2025 campaign that included; 85 goals, 102 points, 102 draw controls and 45 ground balls. She also added an IWLCA All-American First Team honor and was named the GLVC Midfielder of the Year in 2025.

Bladon and the Greyhounds return to action for a top-5 nationally ranked match up against Tampa, and USA Lacrosse Preseason Player of the Year, Peyton Howell, at Key Stadium on Saturday Feb. 14. This will also be a rematch of last year's National Semifinal.