East Stroudsburg was picked to finish first in the PSAC East, setting high expectations for a Warriors team that returns eight players, including two All-PSAC honorees. ESU went 17-12 overall last season and reached the conference tournament for the fourth straight year.

By the Numbers
  • East Stroudsburg and Kutztown each received 3 first-place votes; Millersville received 2.
  • The Warriors finished 17-12 overall and 12-9 in conference play in 2025-26.
  • ESU returns 8 players and adds 7 newcomers: 1 transfer and 6 freshmen.
  • Brie Droege started all 29 games and scored in double figures 26 times last season.
Yes, But

The top spot is no runaway: Kutztown matched ESU’s first-place vote total, and Millersville also drew multiple votes. The Warriors will need their returning leaders to blend with a substantially refreshed roster.

What's Next

ESU opens the season Nov. 9 at Fairleigh Dickinson, then hosts Jefferson on Nov. 18. Conference play begins Dec. 4 at Edinboro.

Bottom Line

The poll puts East Stroudsburg among the PSAC East’s teams to beat, but turning that preseason confidence into results will depend on how quickly its returning core and new players come together.