GLIAC preseason volleyball poll

The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference released its preseason coaches’ poll on Monday. Northwood University won the 2012 regular season championship and the conference tournament.

The Timberwolves are the top-ranked team in the North Division.

2013 GLIAC Volleyball Preseason Coaches’ Poll

North Division

1. Northwood (5) 45pts

2. Ferris State (2) 42pts

3. Hillsdale (1) 35pts

4. Grand Valley State 35pts

5. Northern Michigan 28pts

6. Saginaw Valley State 18pts

7. Michigan Tech 14pts

8. Lake Superior State 7pts

South Division

1. Ashland (5) 47pts

2. Wayne State (3) 44pts

3. Findlay 33pts

4. Malone 31pts

5. Ohio Dominican 26pts

6. Walsh 21pts

7. Tiffin 15pts

8. Lake Erie 7pts

(First place votes are in parentheses)