Posted: Aug 17, 2022

Blazers Women Volleyball Team Tabbed Seventh in GNAC Preseason Poll

CHICOPEE, MA – Following a vote amongst the league's head coaches, the Elms College Women's Volleyball has been selected to finish seventh in the 2022 Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Women's Volleyball Preseason Poll, as announced on Monday afternoon.

When asked about competing in the GNAC and placing seventh in the preseason poll, head coach Torie Howdeshell had this to say;

"We're excited to be back and competing with our EC family and looking forward to another fun run in the GNAC against some really talented teams." - Torie Howdeshell

The EC Blazers start their 2022 season with a home opener against non-conference Rhode Island College Anchorman. The game is set for a 4PM start time on Thursday, September 1st. Follow the Blazers via live stream and live stats at ecblazers.com

2022 GNAC Women's Volleyball Preseason Poll

1. Rivier (7) - 189

2. JWU (4) - 181

3. Simmons (3) - 168

4. Lasell - 147

5. Regis - 134

6. Norwich - 125

7. Elms - 117

8. Colby-Sawyer - 87

9. Saint Joseph's Maine - 84

10. Emmanuel - 68

11. Saint Joseph CT - 65