LEXINGTON, Ky. – The University of Northwestern volleyball team jumped three spots to No. 9 in Tuesday's American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Poll. The Eagles were selected Monday to host the eight-team St. Paul Regional this week.

View the complete poll here.

UNW is 32-6 on the season and most recently won its sixth-straight UMAC Tournament and will be making its eighth consecutive trip to the NCAA Tournament this week. The Eagles will open play Thursday at 8 p.m. against Cornell College. Fans can find more information on the regional here.