INDIANAPOLIS – The No. 12 University of Northwestern volleyball team (30-6) held its No. 1 spot in this week's Central Regional rankings. Gustavus remains at No. 2 with St. Thomas sitting third.
| REGION/RANK |
SCHOOL |
IN-DIVISION RECORD |
OVERALL RECORD |
| CENTRAL |
|
|
|
| 1 |
Northwestern-St. Paul |
30-6 |
30-6 |
| 2 |
Gustavus Adolphus |
23-5 |
23-5 |
| 3 |
St. Thomas (Minnesota) |
24-5 |
24-5 |
| 4 |
Washington U.-St. Louis |
20-9 |
20-9 |
| 5 |
Wartburg |
21-5 |
22-5 |
| 6 |
Saint Benedict |
17-8 |
17-8 |
| 7 |
Bethel (Minnesota) |
19-7 |
19-7 |
| 8 |
Minnesota-Morris |
25-7 |
25-7 |
UNW went 3-0 last week, including a five-set win over Bethel University – the Royals are ranked seventh in this week's release.
Northwestern – the top seed in the UMAC Tournament – will host Martin Luther Wednesday night at 7 p.m. in a tournament semifinal contest.