Posted: Aug 20, 2025

Women's Volleyball Earn 12th Place in 2025 GNAC Preseason Poll

WINTHROP, Mass. - Following a vote amongst the league's head coaches, the Elms College Women's Volleyball team has been selected to finish ninth in the 2025 Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Women's Volleyball Preseason Poll, as announced on Wednesday afternoon.

2025 GNAC Women's Volleyball Preseason Poll Release - August 20, 2025

Elms is entering their fifth season with the GNAC, when asked about competing and the outlook for the upcoming season Coach Brandon Happgood stated that "we have a lot of new faces in the gym this year. Everyone is working very hard for pre-season. We are the underdogs, and I'm excited to see what we can do".

The Blazers finished their season with an overall record of 4-24, with a 73-12 conference record. After missing the GNAC Tournament last year, the Elms Women's Volleyball team is ready to build upon their hard work during the offseason.

Elms will start the season on the road on Saturday, August 30th at Anna Maria College at 12 pm. The Blazers will host Curry College for their home opener on Thursday, September 4th at 6 pm in Picknelly Arena and will open conference play on Wednesday, September 24th on the road at Albertus Magnus College at 7 pm.

The 2025 GNAC Tournament will begin on Tuesday, November 11th for the First Round of the tournament leading up to the Championship Series which will be held on Saturday, November 15th in which the winning team will have a chance to qualify into the 2025 NCAA Division III Women's Volleyball Tournament.

2025 GNAC Women's Volleyball Preseason Coaches Poll