Indianapolis, Ind. - The University of Findlay men's basketball team has been selected as the preseason favorite in the 2025 Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) Preseason Coaches Poll which was released by the league on Wednesday, October 22. Findlay received 126 points including eight first place votes.
The Oilers went 24-5 last season with an 17-3 record in conference play. Findlay's season was one to remember as the team would go on to win the regular season conference title and reaching a national ranking as high as fifth.
2025-26 Men's Basketball Coaches Preseason Poll
1. Findlay- 126 points (8 first place votes)
2. Ashland - 117 points (2 first place votes)
3. Thomas More- 112 points (2 first place votes)
4. Cedarville- 105 points
5. Hillsdale- 81 points
6. Kentucky Wesleyan- 80 points
7. Walsh - 73 points
t8. Lake Erie- 61 points
t8. Ohio Dominican- 61 points
10. Malone- 49 points
11. Northwood- 48 points
12. Tiffin- 22 points
Latest Athletics News Feed
- Oiler Choice Awards Set for Tuesday, April 16Findlay, Ohio - The University of Findlay is thrilled to announce the launch of the inaugural Oiler Choice Awards, designed to celebrate the athletic year by recognizing seniors, as well as presenting multiple individual and team awards. Established in 2024, the Oiler Choice Awards are designed to recognize the outstanding achievements of student-athletes in front of their peers.
- Oilers Overpower Arrows in Straight-Set VictoryFindlay, Ohio – The University of Findlay volleyball team was back at home for the first time in nearly a month on Friday, Oct. 24, welcoming the Ursuline College Arrows to Croy Gynmasium. The Oilers delivered with a win in straight sets (25-16, 25-20, 25-19) an improved to 15-3 on the year with a 7-1 record in Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) play. Ursuline's struggles continue, dropping to 0-20 (0-9 G-MAC).
- Men's Soccer Falls on the Road | Lose to KWCOwensboro, Ky.- The University of Findlay men's soccer team fell 2-0 at the hands of Kentucky Wesleyan College on Thursday, Oct. 23 on Panther Field. With the loss, the Oilers fall to 6-5-2 on the year with a 5-3-2 mark in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC). Meanwhile, the Panthers improve to 6-2-6 and 6-2-2 in league play.
- Oilers Roll Past Kentucky Wesleyan in 6-0 Dominating VictoryOwensboro, Ky. – The University of Findlay women's soccer team put together a commanding performance on Thursday, Oct. 23, earning a 6-0 shutout victory over Kentucky Wesleyan at Panther Field. The Oilers improve to 9-3-3 overall and 8-2-1 in Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) play, while the Panthers drop to 1-11-2 and 1-8-1 in conference action.
- Week 8: Season Heats Up with #14 Oilers Hosting Ohio Dominican
- Women's Basketball Picked Fourth in G-MAC Preseason Coaches PollIndianapolis, Ind. - The University of Findlay women's basketball team has been selected fourth in the 2025 Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) Preseason Coaches Poll which was released by the league on Thursday, October 23. Findlay received 120 points in the poll. The Oilers went 20-10 last season with an 13-7 record in conference play.
