The UCO volleyball program put together a season for the ages in 2015.
The MIAA coaches seem to think the Bronchos can once again shine in 2016.
UCO was tied with Central Missouri for second in the voting in the MIAA preseason coaches poll.
The 12 first-place votes in the poll were spread among four different teams with both UCO and UCM getting three apiece.
Perennial power Washburn topped the poll and received five first-place votes.
UCO won the MIAA regular season title last year, it’s first conference championship since being in the league. The Bronchos finished with a record of 31-5 overall, 16-2 in the MIAA and made it to the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
2016 MIAA preseason volleyball coaches poll
| Rank | Team | Points (First-place votes) |
| 1. | Washburn | 110 (5) |
| T-2. | Central Oklahoma | 106 (3) |
| T-2. | Central Missouri | 106 (3) |
| 4. | Nebraska-Kearney | 102 (1) |
| 5. | Missouri Western | 77 |
| 6. | Northwest Missouri | 69 |
| 7. | Fort Hays State | 64 |
| 8. | Emporia State | 51 |
| 9. | Lindenwood | 39 |
| 10. | Pittsburg State | 36 |
| 11. | Southwest Baptist | 17 |
| 12. | Missouri Southern | 15 |