The Shippensburg University women's basketball team was voted seventh in the 2026-27 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Eastern Division Preseason Coaches' Poll released Thursday afternoon by the league office.
 
The voting is conducted by the league's head coaches.
 
Shippensburg returns a total returns a total of nine players, including three starters from last season (Melana Eyer, Lauren Marton, Michelle Olak).
 
Also among the returners are Bella Chimienti and Rylee Kraft, who were with the team but unable to compete last season due to injury.
 
SU's six-person 2026-27 recruiting class includes Alainah McKavish, a 2,000-point scorer and reigning Virginia Class 2 State Player of the Year at Clarke County High School.
 
Shippensburg opens the season by hosting the Conference Challenge (PSAC vs. CIAA) Nov. 13-14 at Heiges Field House, with dates against Fayetteville State and Shaw.
 
Eastern Division (Number of first-place votes)
1. East Stroudsburg (3)
2. Kutztown (3)
3. Millersville (2)
4. Bloomsburg
5. West Chester
6. Shepherd
7. Shippensburg
8. Mansfield
 
Western Division (Number of first-place votes)
1. IUP (7)
2. Gannon (2)
3. Edinboro
4. California
5. Lock Haven
6. Clarion
7. Pitt-Johnstown
8. Slippery Rock
9. Seton Hill