INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - The Horizon League unveiled its preseason poll for the upcoming 2026 season on Wednesday, with the Norse being picked to finish tied for third in the seven-team league. 

Robert Morris was voted by league coaches to finish first, receiving six first-place votes. IU Indy finished closely in second, with the Norse and Green Bay each getting 31 votes to finish third. 

The Norse open up play tomorrow at Alabama State, taking on the Hornets at 5 PM. 

View the full poll below.
2026 Under Armour #HLSB Preseason Poll
Pl.       Team – Pts. (First-place votes)
1.         RMU (6) – 48
2.         IU Indianapolis – 33
T3.       Green Bay – 31
T3.       Northern Kentucky – 31
5.         Youngstown State – 19
6.         Oakland – 18
7.         Detroit Mercy (1) – 16

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