EDISON, NJ – The Rider men's and women's outdoor track and field teams were each picked third in the MAAC Preseason Coaches' Polls, the league office announced Friday morning.
The Rider men's squad earned 91 points and one first-place vote to land third in the poll as they set their sights on a sixth outdoor title. The Broncs have previously captured MAAC championships in 2011, 2013, 2023, 2024, and 2025.
On the women's side, Rider totaled 117 points along with one first-place vote to also secure a third-place ranking. The Broncs are in pursuit of their sixth MAAC outdoor championship, having previously claimed titles in 2004, 2007, 2013, 2023, 2024, and 2025.
2026 Men's Outdoor Track & Field Preseason Coaches' Poll
| 1 |
Sacred Heart |
93 (5) |
| 2 |
Mount St. Mary's |
90 (4) |
| 3 |
Rider |
81 (1) |
| 4 |
Iona |
74 |
| 5 |
Marist |
56 |
| 6 |
Merrimack |
47 |
| 7 |
Saint Peter's |
43 |
| 8 |
Manhattan |
35 |
| 9 |
Siena |
18 |
| 10 |
Canisius |
13 |
2026 Women's Outdoor Track & Field Preseason Coaches' Poll
| 1 |
Quinnipiac |
140 (9) |
| 2 |
Sacred Heart |
131 (2) |
| 3 |
Rider |
117 (1) |
| 4 |
Mount St. Mary's |
116 |
| 5 |
Manhattan |
86 |
| 6 |
Iona |
84 |
| 7 |
Marist |
68 |
| 8 |
Merrimack |
66 |
| 9 |
Saint Peter's |
40 |
| 10 |
Siena |
33 |
| 11 |
Niagara |
32 |
| 12 |
Canisius |
23 |
The Broncs open their 2026 season when they host the Rider 5-Way on Mar. 28.
