Three returnees for Minnesota were selected to the Preseason All-Big Ten team by the conference coaches. Samantha Seliger-Swenson was one of two unanimous selections, the other being Nebraska’s Mikaela Foecke. Seliger-Swenson received the same honor last season in addition to postseason honors; First Team All-Big Ten, Big Ten Setter of the Year, and First Team All-American.
Alexis Hart and Molly Lohman received the preseason honor for the first time in their careers. The duo were solid contributors last season garnering them both All-American Honorable Mention accolades. Hart was also on the Freshman All-Big Ten team. Lohman was All-Big Ten honorable mention last season.