GREENVILLE, S.C. — The University of Mount Olive women's wrestling team was selected to finish third in the 2026-27 Conference Carolinas Women's Wrestling Preseason Poll, as announced by the league office.

The Trojans received 36 points to rank third in the preseason poll. King University topped the rankings with 49 points and seven first-place votes, while Emmanuel University followed in second with 43 points and the remaining first-place vote.

Emory & Henry University placed fourth with 27 points, followed by Allen University with 24 points. Lincoln Memorial University (18), Newberry College (16) and Bluefield State University (11) rounded out the eight-team poll.

Mount Olive returns several key contributors heading into the 2026-27 season, including Lily Prendergast, Bella Murillo and Kalyse Hill, who were each named to the Conference Carolinas Wrestlers to Watch list.

Prendergast enters her junior season after qualifying for the 2026 NCAA Women's Wrestling National Championships and placing third at NCAA Regionals. The Southport, North Carolina, native will look to build on her regional performance as the Trojans prepare for the upcoming campaign.

Murillo returns for her sophomore season after finishing fourth at NCAA Regionals. The Wilson, North Carolina, native will continue to contribute to Mount Olive's lineup as the Trojans look to compete among the conference's top programs.

Hill also returns as a sophomore after qualifying for the 2026 NCAA Women's Wrestling National Championships and finishing as the runner-up at NCAA Regionals. The Daphne, Alabama, native enters the season as another key wrestler to watch for Mount Olive.

The preseason poll was voted on by the league's head coaches, who were not permitted to vote for their own school.