D-II Poll: Same Old Tommies

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ATLANTA- This is a new week, but the same leader at the top of the 2026 MCLA Division II New Balance Weekly Coaches Poll as St. Thomas (8-0) was once again the unanimous pick at the top receiving all 26 first-place votes.  The Tommies got a conference win against North Dakota State last week.

Cal State San Marcos (8-1) remains in the second spot following conference wins over Arizona Christian and Northern Arizona.  

Idle Air Force (5-1) was steady in remained in the third spot as they make their way through their month without a game.

College of Idaho (10-0) coasted to two wins against Arizona Christian and Northern Arizona and remains in fourth.

Montana (9-1) picked up a win against North Dakota State last Tuesday as the poll closed, but was idle over the weekend and held firm in the fifth spot.

2026 MCLA New Balance Division II Coaches Poll – Week 5

RankTeamPoints1st Place Votes
1.St. Thomas52026
2.Cal State San Marcos4880
3.Air Force4490
4.College of Idaho4320
5.Montana3930
6.Montana State3660
7.Tampa3470
8.UNC- Wilmington3410
9.Coastal Carolina3050
10.Grand Valley State2700
11.Florida Atlantic2680
12.UC San Diego2240
13.Rhode Island2190
14.Wake Forest2040
15.North Florida1520
16.North Dakota State1130
17.Texas Tech1090
18.San Diego740
19.Dayton560
20.Florida Gulf Coast510

Others receiving votes: Georgia Southern (26), Central Michigan (14), Western Washington (13), Arkansas (8), East Carolina (6),  UC Davis (3), St. John's (3), Denver (3),  Drury (1), UNC-Charlotte (1), Virginia Tech DII (1)

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