Washburn soccer ranked No. 1 in MIAA preseason coaches poll

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Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Washburn soccer ranked No. 1 in MIAA preseason coaches poll

Summary

Washburn soccer has been ranked No. 1 in the MIAA preseason coaches poll, ahead of Pittsburg State. The Ichabods garnered 138 points, including seven first place votes, narrowly surpassing the Gorillas, who received 136 points and six first place votes. Washburn concluded the previous season with a record of 14-4-6, reaching the DII Championship Semifinals. The team is set to begin its 2026 season on August 27 against No. 19 Maryville University.

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•Washburn received seven first place votes in the poll.
•Pittsburg State finished second with six first place votes.
•Washburn had a 14-4-6 record last season.
•The Ichabods reached the DII Championship Semifinals in 2025.
•Washburn's first match of the season is on August 27.

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11:26 PMYahoo Sports — Washburn soccer tabbed No. 1 in MIAA preseason coaches poll

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TOPEKA (KSNT) — The ‘Bods are going into the season on top. Washburn soccer was selected to finish No. 1 in the MIAA in the preseason coaches poll, released on Wednesday. The Ichabods narrowly edged out Pittsburg State for the top spot. Washburn received 7 first place votes for 138 votes, while the Gorillas collected […]
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