NEWTOWN, Pa. (Women's Volleyball) – The Eastern Eagles were selected as the favorite in the 2023 conference preseason poll conducted among the Middle Atlantic Conference Commonwealth (MAC Commonwealth) women's volleyball coaches. The Eagles collected first-place votes from six opposing coaches for a total of 48 points.
Below is the complete 2023 MAC Commonwealth Women's Volleyball Coaches' Preseason Poll.
2023 MAC Commonwealth Women's Volleyball Coaches' Preseason Poll
| Rank |
Team |
Points |
(1st Place Votes) |
| 1. |
Eastern |
48 |
(6) |
| 2. |
Stevenson |
43 |
(2) |
| 3. |
Messiah |
37 |
|
| 4. |
Widener |
31 |
|
| 5. |
York (Pa.) |
25 |
|
| 6. |
Alvernia |
20 |
|
| 7. |
Hood |
12 |
|
| 8. |
Albright |
8 |
|
In 2022, the Eagles captured their second MAC Commonwealth title after defeating Stevenson 3-2. Defensive specialist
Viviana Fragoso was named the MAC Commonwealth Championship Most Valuable Player (MVP).
Eastern's season concluded after falling to the University of Mary Washington in the second round of the NCAA regional tournament.
The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) will release the 2023 preseason coaches poll on August 23.
The 2023 season is set to begin on Friday, September 1. Conference play will begin on Wednesday, September 20.
The 2023 MAC Commonwealth Women's Volleyball Championship is set for November 8 to November 11. The top-four seeds will battle for the conference title and the NCAA Division III Championship automatic qualifier (AQ).