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.
<b>2026 MCLA New Balance Division II Coaches Poll – Week 5</b>
| Rank | Team | Points | 1st Place Votes |
| 1. | St. Thomas | 520 | 26 |
| 2. | Cal State San Marcos | 488 | 0 |
| 3. | Air Force | 449 | 0 |
| 4. | College of Idaho | 432 | 0 |
| 5. | Montana | 393 | 0 |
| 6. | Montana State | 366 | 0 |
| 7. | Tampa | 347 | 0 |
| 8. | UNC- Wilmington | 341 | 0 |
| 9. | Coastal Carolina | 305 | 0 |
| 10. | Grand Valley State | 270 | 0 |
| 11. | Florida Atlantic | 268 | 0 |
| 12. | UC San Diego | 224 | 0 |
| 13. | Rhode Island | 219 | 0 |
| 14. | Wake Forest | 204 | 0 |
| 15. | North Florida | 152 | 0 |
| 16. | North Dakota State | 113 | 0 |
| 17. | Texas Tech | 109 | 0 |
| 18. | San Diego | 74 | 0 |
| 19. | Dayton | 56 | 0 |
| 20. | Florida Gulf Coast | 51 | 0 |
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)
