LEXINGTON, Ky. – The MoWest volleyball team moved up one spot to No. 10 in the latest American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA)/Taraflex Division II Women's Volleyball Top 25 Poll, released Monday, Oct. 26.
The Griffons return to the national top 10 after being ranked No. 11 last week. MoWest received 739 points in this week's poll and holds a 19-3 overall record.
MoWest is coming off a successful road trip that featured a straight-set victory over Northwest Missouri State and a win over then-No. 15 Washburn. The victories improved the Griffons to 7-1 in Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) play.
The Griffons have remained nationally ranked throughout the 2026 season, reaching as high as No. 7 in the Oct. 5 poll.
MoWest is one of five MIAA programs ranked in this week's national top 25. Nebraska Kearney leads the conference at No. 6, followed by MoWest at No. 10, Emporia State at No. 12, Washburn at No. 16 and Central Oklahoma at No. 23.
MIAA Teams in AVCA Division II Top 25 Poll
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No. 6 – Nebraska Kearney (23-2)
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No. 10 – MoWest (19-3)
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No. 12 – Emporia State (21-3)
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No. 16 – Washburn (20-6)
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No. 23 – Central Oklahoma (18-6)
Ferris State remains the nation's top-ranked team with a perfect 23-0 record and all 47 first-place votes. Wayne State (Neb.), Tampa, Fresno Pacific and Angelo State round out the top five.
The Griffons will look to build on their momentum as the regular season continues and postseason competition approaches.
What's Next
The No. 10 Griffons return to the Looney Complex for a pair of MIAA matches this weekend. MoWest will host Arkansas-Fort Smith on Friday, Oct. 30, at 6 PM before welcoming Northeastern State on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 2 PM for Senior Day.
