LEXINGTON, Ky. – The Southwest Minnesota State women's volleyball team (13-5, 6-5 NSIC) moved down two spots to No. 17 in the recent American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) DII poll released on Monday afternoon.

The Mustangs, ranked No. 15 in the week six poll, split their two matches last week, defeating Augustana in three sets on Thursday, and dropping a four-set match to No. 6 Wayne State.

SMSU is one of seven NSIC schools represented in the recent poll, with Wayne State leading the conference at No. 6. Concordia-St. Paul remains at No. 10 followed by St. Cloud State at No. 11. The Mustangs are at No. 17, followed by Minnesota Duluth at No. 18. Northern State remains at No. 22, and Minnesota State moves up two spots to No. 23.

The Mustangs continue NSIC action this week, first at home against Sioux Falls for Faculty/Staff Appreciation on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 6 p.m. in the PE Gym. SMSU then travels north to face Minnesota Crookston on Friday, Oct. 24, at 6 p.m., and Minnesota State Moorhead the following day at 2 p.m. All three matches are available to watch on the NSIC Network. Tickets for Tuesday's match and more information can be found at smsumustangs.com/sports/womens-volleyball.