ATLANTA – For the sixth consecutive week, it’s Rhode Island in the top spot of the New Balance MCLA Division II Coaches Poll, which was released on April 12.

The Rams (10-1), who have won 10-straight contests, gobbled up 21 of the 27 top votes to easily remain at No. 1. Rhode Island has its last D-II contest on Friday night against CLC rival Bridgewater State.

Cal State San Marcos (10-1) picked up a couple more first-place votes (6) this week to strengthen its spot at No. 2. The Cougars face their stiffest test of the season on Saturday when they host No. 9 UC San Diego (10-1).

Montana State (8-1) remains at No. 3 after dispatching No. 12 Utah State (8-6) over the weekend.

St. Thomas (4-2) remains at No. 4 after a win over No. 17 Minn.-Duluth (3-6).

There is a tie at No. 5 this poll with Missouri State (6-1) and Montana (13-2) sharing the honor.

There were no new additions to the poll this week.

New Balance Division II Coaches Poll – Week 8

Receiving votes: Northern Arizona (54), Baylor (16), Tulane (14), San Diego (12), MSU Denver (11), Georgia Southern (1), UNC-Wilmington (1).