Wingate Ranked No. 19 in AVCA/TARAFLEX DII Poll
LEXINGTON, Ky – For the second week in a row, Wingate volleyball has been ranked No. 19 in the AVCA/TARAFLEX Division II poll.
The Bulldogs hold a 9-1 overall record after an undefeated week. They defeated Catawba 3-0 on Tuesday and Newberry 3-0 on Saturday to start out conference play with a 2-0 SAC record.
Also receiving votes in the poll was Anderson (11).
The AVCA, with its headquarters in Lexington, Ky., is managed by Associations International. With a membership of over 8,000 and counting, the AVCA provides a professional network for those individuals and companies dedicated to enhancing and promoting the sport. Members include collegiate, high school, club, youth, and Olympic coaches, as well as volleyball club directors. The AVCA provides professional development for volleyball coaches, recognition of elite players and coaches, promotion of volleyball competitions throughout the world, and networking opportunities for volleyball products and services providers.
Sept. 18, 2023 AVCA/TARAFLEX Division II WVB Poll
|
Rank |
School (First-Place Votes Adjusted) |
Total Points Adjusted |
Record |
Previous Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Wayne State (NE) [26] |
1,144 |
8-1 |
3 |
|
2 |
Concordia- St. Paul [12] |
1,123 |
10-1 |
1 |
|
3 |
West Texas A&M [8] |
1,107 |
10-1 |
2 |
|
4 |
Tampa [1] |
1,027 |
8-0 |
4 |
|
5 |
Missouri-St. Louis |
958 |
12-0 |
5 |
|
6 |
St. Cloud State |
897 |
9-2 |
6 |
|
7 |
Minnesota Duluth |
842 |
9-1 |
T-7 |
|
8 |
MSU Denver |
802 |
7-3 |
9 |
|
9 |
Southwest Minnesota State |
770 |
9-1 |
11 |
|
10 |
Nebraska-Kearney |
694 |
10-1 |
T-7 |
|
11 |
Colorado Mesa |
688 |
10-0 |
12 |
|
12 |
Chaminade |
618 |
12-0 |
14 |
|
13 |
Washburn |
602 |
8-1 |
15 |
|
14 |
Cal State San Bernardino |
569 |
8-2 |
10 |
|
15 |
Central Washington |
435 |
7-3 |
13 |
|
16-T |
Regis |
429 |
7-3 |
16 |
|
16-T |
West Florida |
429 |
6-4 |
17 |
|
18 |
Cal Poly Pomona |
340 |
9-1 |
20 |
|
19 |
Wingate |
305 |
9-1 |
19 |
|
20 |
Lewis |
226 |
8-4 |
23 |
|
21 |
Central Oklahoma |
203 |
11-1 |
25 |
|
22 |
Ferris State |
200 |
7-3 |
24 |
|
23 |
Cal State L.A. |
169 |
4-6 |
21 |
|
24 |
Northwest Missouri State |
98 |
5-5 |
18 |
|
25 |
Rockhurst |
78 |
8-1 |
NR |
Others receiving votes and listed on two or more ballots: Sonoma State 62; Central Missouri 47; Barry 42; Angelo State 33; Lynn 28; Seattle Pacific 28; Western Washington 22; Winona State 21; Quincy 20; Findlay 19; Colorado School of Mines 17; Alaska-Anchorage 16; Hillsdale 16; Spring Hill 16; Gannon 15; Clarion 12; Walsh 12; Anderson (S.C.) 11; Simon Fraser 11; Eckerd 10; Biola 9; Point Loma 5; Bentley 2
11 teams mentioned on only one ballot for a total of 50 combined points.
Dropped Out: Barry 22
Next Poll: Sept. 25