LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Washburn volleyball sits in a tie for No. 15 in the AVCA poll released on Monday afternoon by the organization.  

Washburn received 497 total points in the poll after going 1-1 last week, moving to 19-5 overall on the year while maintaining a 6-2 record in MIAA play. This is the second week in a row they slot in at No. 15 in the poll, the first sharing the ranking in a tie.  

Ferris State remains undefeated and in the top spot with 46 first-place votes. Wayne State follows them at No. 2 with Tampa at No. 3. Fresno Pacific sits at No. 4 with one first-place nod followed by Angelo State at No. 5.  

Around the MIAA, Nebraska Kearney is ranked No. 6, Missouri Western falls to No. 11 and Emporia State rises to No. 13. Central Oklahoma also moves up into a tie for 23rd while Central Missouri is receiving votes.  

The Ichabods are back at home this week for the final time in 2026 beginning by hosting the No. 11 Griffons on Friday, Oct. 23 at 6 p.m. in Lee Arena.