CARROLLTON, Ga. - Senior guard Sydne Tolbert was named today to the Preseason All-United Athletic Conference Team.  

Tolbert was one of 11 players named to the team ahead of the start of the 2026-27 season. The Louisville, Kentucky native is coming off of a spectacular junior season that saw her average 14.7 points per game while leading the ASUN in field goal percentage. 

Last season, Tolbert had 22 double-digit scoring games and had 12 games of at least 20 points. She enters her senior campaign with 888 career points. 

The UAC also announced the Preseason Coaches Poll with the Wolves being picked eighth in the poll as voted by the league's coaches. Abilene Christian was tabbed as the preseason favorite to win the inaugural UAC Women's Basketball Championship. 

UAC Preseason Coaches Poll
1. Abilene Christian
2. EKU
3. Central Arkansas
4. Austin Peay
5. UT Arlington
6. Tarleton State
7. Little Rock
8. West Georgia
9. North Alabama

UWG's season tips off officially on Monday, November 2 at Georgia. Fans can get a first look at the Wolves tonight, Wednesday, October 28 at 7 p.m. as they host Shorter in an exhibition.