The HFU Bowling Team finished tied for third in the 2026-27 Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) Preseason Coaches Poll released by the league offices on Thursday. 
 
The top four teams in the regular season standings qualify for the CACC Tournament, hosted at Pike Lanes in Southampton, Pa., on March 20-21. 
 
The Tigers, coming off a season in which they tripled their win total and won a program record 33 matches, are looking to make their second-ever postseason appearance. 
 
Felician was the unanimous preseason favorite atter receiving all five possible first-place votes. 
 
Second place Caldwell earned the other top vote, while Wilmington was tied for third with HFU. 
 
Defending regular season and tournament champion Dominican came in fifth. 
 
The Tigers begin their 2026-27 campaign at Kutztown's Golden Bear Invite on the weekend of Oct. 17-18. 
 
2026-27 CACC Women's Bowling Preseason Coaches Poll
1. Felician (5 first-place votes) – 25 points
2. Caldwell (1) - 21
3t. Holy Family - 14
3t. Wilmington - 14
5. Dominican - 9
6. Chestnut Hill - 7