NAPERVILLE, Ill. -- The Augustana Vikings women's bowling team has been selected third in the 2026 CCIW Preseason Coaches' Poll, the league announced Thursday.

The Vikings earned a total of 24 points, just eight behind Marian in second and two above Carthage in fourth. Augie finished fourth in last year's tournament and return a strong group of athletes, including Cassie Kontos, Molly Singleton, and Anna Ricci. 

The teams kicks off the 2026-27 season on Oct. 17-18 to host the Midwest D3 Roundup at Bertrand Lanes in Waukegan, Ill.