ST. CHARLES, Mo. - On Monday afternoon, the AVCA released their latest National Collegiate Men's Volleyball Poll and the Lindenwood Men's Volleyball team is up to number 13 in the poll. This marks the highest ranking that the Lions have ever received in program history after previously being ranked #16 back in 2024. Lindenwood received 199 votes and moved up five spots from last week's poll, picking up 100 more votes in the poll this week. 

The Lions are 3-0 this season against ranked opponents defeating #12 CSUN in four sets, #7 Loyola in four sets, and #11 Lewis in three sets. LU sits at 8-1 on the 2026 season and have won eight straight matches for the first time since the 2024 season. Their 2-0 start in MIVA play is also the best start to begin conference play since 2020. 

Men's Volleyball will be back in action on Thursday night for their next MIVA match as they will travel to Fort Wayne, IN for a match with Purdue Fort Wayne at 6 p.m. CT on ESPN+.