On the strength of a 4-0 week, Grand Canyon made a major move in the latest WCLA Division II coaches poll, released Wednesday, jumping six spots to number two in the ranking. The big week for the undefeated Antelopes (6-0) included a pair of victories over ranked opponents. GCU defeated No. 4 Concordia, 10-6, and No. 14 CS San Marcos, 15-5.

Denver, which was idle this week, remained at the top and received five of eight first place votes. The defending champion Pioneers are 7-2 on the year. Loyola (Md.) is No. 3 and Concordia slipped two spots to No. 4 this week.

Oakland (2-0) was the only newcomer into the top ten, sliding up three spots to No. 9 following an 18-5 win over Eastern Michigan. No. 11 UC San Diego (4-1) also moved up two spots following lopsided victories over Northern Arizona and Sonoma State.

No. 15 Montana was the highest ranked newcomer in this week's poll. The Grizzlies improved to 6-2 overall with wins over Southern Oregon and Pacific Lutheran.

WCLA Division 2 National Top 20

 

March 15, 2017

Record

Points

Previous
1 Denver 7-2 153 1
2 Grand Canyon 6-0 146 8
3 Loyola (Md.) Club 3-1 138 4
4 Concordia 8-1 135 2
5 SMU 5-1 131 3
6 Cornell Club 3-0 107 6
7 Washington State 6-0 100 7
8 Texas Christian 6-1 95 5
9 Oakland 2-0 72 12
10 Texas State 7-4 68 9
11 UC San Diego 4-1 62 13
12 Utah State 1-3 55 11
13 East Carolina Club 2-2 47 11
14 CS San Marcos 4-2 41 13
15 Montana 6-2 39 NR
16 Iowa State 2-1 36 15
17 Portland State 7-2 30 20
18t College of Charleston 4-0 29 17
18t St. Benedict 0-2 29 NR
20 Providence 1-1 27 18

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