INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Northern Kentucky University Norse track & field wrapped up the indoor season on a high note, as four Norse claimed individual Horizon League Championships. Now with the outdoor season on the horizon, the Horizon League announced its preseason polls for the upcoming campaign. Northern Kentucky was represented in fifth on the men's side and sixth on the women's side. 

In last year's Horizon League Championship, the Norse Men finished in fifth place while the women came in sixth place. 

View both full polls below. 

2026 Under Armour Men's #HLTF Outdoor Preseason Poll
Pl. Team (First-place votes) – Points
1. Youngstown State (7) – 63
2. Milwaukee (1) – 56
3. Purdue Fort Wayne – 49
4. Oakland – 39
5. Northern Kentucky – 32
6. Wright State – 20
7. Detroit Mercy – 18
8. IU Indianapolis – 11
 
2026 Under Armour Women's #HLTF Outdoor Preseason Poll
Pl. Team (First-place votes) – Points
1. Youngstown State (9) – 99
2. Milwaukee (1) – 91
3. Purdue Fort Wayne – 80
4. RMU – 67
5. Oakland – 59
6. Northern Kentucky – 54
7. Detroit Mercy – 38
8. Cleveland State – 27
9. Wright State – 20
10. IU Indianapolis – 15

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