LEXINGTON, Ky. – Griffon Volleyball (22-4) is ranked No. 12 in the latest American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA)/Taraflex NCAA Division II Women's Volleyball Coaches Poll, released Monday, Nov. 9.

MoWest received 644 points in this week's poll, moving down two spots from No. 10 last week. The Griffons have remained nationally ranked throughout the 2026 season, including the preseason poll, and have spent nine weeks inside the top 10.

The Griffons reached their highest ranking of the season at No. 7 on Oct. 5 and have been ranked as high as No. 8 on three other occasions.

MoWest is one of five MIAA programs represented in this week's national top 25. Nebraska-Kearney leads the conference at No. 6, followed by the Griffons at No. 12, Emporia State at No. 13, Washburn at No. 18 and Central Oklahoma at No. 24.

Ferris State (27-0) remains the nation's top-ranked team with all 47 first-place votes and 1,175 points. Wayne State (Neb.) moved up to No. 2, followed by Angelo State at No. 3, Tampa at No. 4 and Fresno Pacific at No. 5.

What's Next

The No. 2-seeded Griffons begin postseason play Thursday, Nov. 12, at the 2026 MIAA Volleyball Championship at Civic Arena in St. Joseph. MoWest will face No. 7 seed Northwest Missouri State in the quarterfinals. With a victory, the Griffons would advance to Friday's semifinal match at 5 p.m.