ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Griffon volleyball team moved down one spot to No. 8 in the latest AVCA/Taraflex Division II Women's Volleyball Coaches Poll, released Monday, Oct. 12.

MoWest (16-2) received 836 points in this week's poll, slipping from No. 7 following a split in MIAA action at the Looney Complex. The Griffons earned a thrilling five-set victory over Fort Hays State on Friday before falling in five sets to No. 5 Nebraska Kearney on Saturday.

Monday's ranking marks the fifth consecutive week the Griffons have been ranked inside the national top 10. MoWest reached a program-best No. 7 ranking on Oct. 5, continuing a historic start to the 2026 season.

The Griffons are one of five MIAA programs featured in this week's top 25, joining No. 5 Nebraska Kearney, No. 15 Washburn, No. 18 Emporia State and No. 25 Central Oklahoma.

Ferris State (18-0) continues to hold the nation's top spot with 45 first-place votes, followed by No. 2 Wayne State (Neb.), No. 3 Tampa, No. 4 Fresno Pacific and No. 5 Nebraska Kearney.

The No. 8 Griffons return to action this week for the 2026 MIAA Volleyball In-Season Tournament at the Looney Complex. MoWest will open tournament play Thursday, Oct. 15, against No. 15 Washburn at 6 PM for Faculty & Staff Appreciation Night before closing out the tournament Saturday, Oct. 17, against Fort Hays State at 2 PM.