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Dakota Wesleyan University volleyball rises to 11th in latest NAIA rankings

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 11:51 PM

Last updated Sep 2, 2026

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Summary

Dakota Wesleyan University moved up five spots to No. 11 in the first NAIA coaches top-25 rankings of the regular season. The Tigers currently hold an 8-1 record following a preseason that saw them ranked 16th. Their only defeat occurred on Aug. 21 in a four-set match against Corban, which is currently ranked fourth. The Great Plains Athletic Conference claims five teams in the latest top-20 poll, including Northwestern at No. 2 and Concordia at No. 3. Dakota Wesleyan travels to Omaha, Nebraska, this weekend for three matches at the College of Saint Mary Labor Day Classic. The team will then host Dordt for its Great Plains Athletic Conference and home opener at the Christen Family Athletic Center on Sept. 9.

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By the Numbers

•Dakota Wesleyan University ranks 11th in the latest NAIA coaches poll.
•The team holds an 8-1 record entering the weekend schedule.
•Eastern Oregon occupies the top spot in the national rankings.
•The Tigers play three matches at the College of Saint Mary Labor Day Classic.
•The home opener against Dordt is scheduled for Sept. 9.

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11:51 PMYahoo Sports — DWU volleyball climbs to No. 11 in NAIA top-25 rankings

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Sep. 2—MITCHELL — The Dakota Wesleyan University volleyball team has moved up five spots in the first NAIA coaches top-25 rankings of the regular season, slotting in at No. 11. The Tigers are 8-1 to start the season and moved up from No. 16 in the preseason poll. DWU's only loss so far this season came to Corban (Ore.) University on Aug. 21 in North Sioux City in four sets. The Warriors are ...
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