
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 |
|
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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 |