The Wildcats’ Jordy DeMott (30) huddles together with her team during a game last season. After making the Sweet 16 last season, the Wildcats look poised to make another run this season after returning key pieces and bringing in six new players.
October 16, 2025
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Wildcats rank second in conference preseason poll
ELLENSBURG — On Oct. 14, the Greater Northwest Athletic Conference announced its preseason poll for the upcoming women’s basketball season. The Central Washington Wildcats were voted the second-best team in the conference and received four first-place votes, according to the statement by GNAC. Just ahead of them by a point and ranked first are the Western Washington Vikings. After finishing 23-8 last season, the Wildcats advanced to their first sweet 16 in the NCAA Division II tournament after overcoming Point Loma and Chico State. Heading into this season the Wildcats have reloaded and are poised to make another run, their coach said.