FORT SMITH, Ark. – University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Women's Golf was picked fifth in the MIAA Women's Golf Preseason Coaches Poll, the league announced.

The Lions received 80 points in the poll and return all six players from last season. UAFS finished fifth in last year's MIAA Tournament and are coming off back-to-back NCAA II Central Regional appearances.

Aliesa Situmorang returns to lead the Lions after an All-MIAA season in 2025-26 and leading the team with a 76.5 scoring average. Situmorang won the NSU Invitational last year and placed eighth at the MIAA Championships.

Catherine Haas-Black and Ali Perry also return, with Haas-Black leading the Lions at the NCAA II Central Regional last season and Perry the 2025 regional champion.

UAFS is slated to play four tournaments this fall, starting with the Central Regional Fall Preview Tuesday and Wednesday at Adams Pointe Golf Club in Blue Springs, Missouri.

2026-27 MIAA WOMEN'S GOLF

PRESEASON COACEHS POLL

1. Rogers State [3] – 110 points

2. Washburn [4] – 106 points

3. Nebraska Kearney [3] – 101 points

4. Central Missouri [2] – 98 points

5. Arkansas-Fort Smith – 80 points

6. Central Oklahoma – 69 points

7. Northwest Missouri – 62 points

8. Missouri Western – 53 points

9. Missouri Southern – 45 points

10. Pittsburg State – 30 points

11. Northeastern State – 26 points

12. Newman – 12 points 

[#] - First Place Votes