Volleyball Ranked 10th in 1st Regional Poll
The University of Findlay volleyball team is ranked tenth in the first NCAA Division II Midwest Region poll, which was released on Oct. 9. The top eight teams in the poll at the end of the season will earn the right to compete in the NCAA Division II National Tournament.
The Oilers, who are 16-6 on the year, have not participated in the national tournament since the 2003 campaign. They are currently leading the South Division of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) and are looking for their first divisional title since 2003 as well.
Findlay will have three matches this week at home beginning on Friday when they host Walsh at 7:30 p.m. in Croy Gymnasium. They will then hold a tri-match on Saturday with Malone and Alderson-Broaddus. The Oilers will play Malone at 1 p.m. and take on Alderson-Broaddus at 6 p.m.
Midwest Regional Rankings (In-Region Record, Overall DII Record)
1. Truman St. – 18-0, 21-2
2. Grand Valley St. – 16-1, 17-3
3. Rockhurst – 19-3, 19-3
4. Ferris St. – 15-4, 15-5
5. Indianapolis – 14-7, 14-8
6. Lewis – 13-4, 17-5
7. Missouri S&T – 13-10, 13-10
8. Missouri-St. Louis – 12-7, 13-8
9. McKendree – 13-7, 14-9
10. Findlay – 14-6, 15-6