WARRENSBURG, Mo. – The University of Central Missouri Jennies Bowling team has been selected fourth in the 2026-27 Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) Women's Bowling Preseason Coaches' Poll, the league office announced Wednesday, Oct. 21.
The Jennies, who are ranked 23rd in the National Tenpin Coaches Association (NTCA) Preseason Coaches' Poll, earned 31 points in the poll voted on by GLVC head coaches. UCM enters its 26th season under head coach
Ron Holmes, returning All-GLVC Second Team honoree
Sydney Lee and Honorable Mention selections
Camryn Cramer and
Julia Speich.
Newman was picked to win the conference, receiving 49 points and seven first-place votes. McKendree followed in second with 40 points and one first-place vote, while Maryville (37) rounded out the top three ahead of Central Missouri. Oklahoma Christian (25), Lewis (20), Quincy (12) and Indianapolis (10) completed the poll.
The full 2026-27 GLVC Women's Bowling Preseason Coaches' Poll is below:
Newman – 49 (7)
McKendree – 40 (1)
Maryville – 37
4. Central Missouri – 31
Oklahoma Christian – 25
Lewis – 20
Quincy – 12
Indianapolis – 10
