Nighthawks Picked Fifth in GNAC Preseason Poll

NAMPA, Idaho – Northwest Nazarene women's basketball was picked to finish fifth in the 2026-27 Great Northwest Athletic Conference Preseason Coaches Poll, announced by the conference. The Nighthawks received one first-place vote and 63 total points, finishing just behind Montana State Billings, which was picked fourth with 68 points. Western Washington was selected as the preseason favorite with four first-place votes and 93 points, followed by Central Washington with four first-place votes and 88 points and Saint Martin's with 73 points. NNU enters the 2026-27 campaign after finishing 17-10 overall and 12-6 in GNAC play last season. The Nighthawks finished...