RICHMOND, Va. — Sophomore midfielder Mia Abbey was named to the Preseason All-CAA Team, while William & Mary was selected to finish third in the CAA South Division preseason poll, the conference announced Monday. Senior defender Molly Widderich and senior midfielder Lindsay Wilson earned Preseason All-CAA honorable mention recognition.

Abbey put together an impressive freshman campaign in 2025, earning All-CAA Third Team and All-CAA Rookie Team honors along with CAA Rookie of the Week recognition. The Elmer, N.J., native started 14 of her 17 appearances, totaling one goal and three assists for five points while recording 34 shots, including 19 on goal.

Widderich earned All-CAA Third Team honors last season after starting all 18 matches on the Tribe back line. The senior defender dished out a pair of assists, helped anchor one of the conference's top defensive units and was named to the CAA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll while also earning the W&M Provost Award.

Wilson returns after starting all 18 matches in 2025 and finishing second on the team with 10 points. The senior midfielder scored four goals and added two assists during her junior campaign, earning W&M Provost Award honors and a spot on the CAA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll.

The Tribe totaled 44 points in the South Division preseason poll to finish behind defending CAA champion Elon and UNCW. Charleston, Campbell and Hampton rounded out the division.

William & Mary opens the 2026 season on Wednesday, Aug. 12, traveling to Loyola Maryland for a 6 p.m. kickoff. The Tribe begins its home schedule on Thursday, Aug. 27, versus Virginia Tech before opening CAA play on Saturday, Sept. 19, at Charleston.