UNC Volleyball Ranked In AVCA Preseason Poll For First Time Since 2017

Posted Aug 11, 2026
UNC Volleyball opens the 2026 season ranked No. 19 in the AVCA Preseason Top 25. The Tar Heels earn a preseason ranking for the first time since 2017 when they opened at No. 11. UNC will face six teams in the preseason top 25 including five top 10 teams. Carolina enters the season fresh off a second-round appearance in the NCAA Tournament. (GoHeels.com)

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