Women’s Basketball Ranked Fourth in #HLWBB Preseason Poll; Luehring Named Preseason Player of the Year

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Horizon League announced its 2026-27 #HLWBB Preseason Poll and All-League Awards on Thursday, ranking Oakland fourth in the preseason poll and naming sophomore guard Makenzie Luehring the conference Preseason Player of the Year and to the All-League First Team. Oakland jumps up seven spots from being ranked 11th in last season’s preseason poll. The Golden Grizzlies have one of the most promising rosters in the league, with seven returners from the 2025-26 team, including four starters. Luehring is looking to follow up one of the most electric freshman seasons in Horizon League history, averaging 18.2 points,…