FHSU SPORTS INFORMATION DEPARTMENT
After wins over the former No. 3 and No. 4 ranked teams in the region last week, Fort Hays State jumped two spots to No. 3 in the second release of the NCAA Central Region Rankings released Wednesday (Oct. 26).
Fort Hays State, now 12-3-1 overall, was No. 5 in the first release of the rankings last week, but defeated then No. 3 Northeastern State and No. 4 Central Oklahoma in Hays to make the move in the latest release. The Tigers also are the only team to defeat Minot State, the current No. 2 ranked team, this year. Minot State is 12-1-1 overall.
Central Missouri remains the No. 1 ranked team in the region with an overall record of 14-1. Minnesota State made a big move in the rankings this week, jumping four spots to No. 4. Northeastern State and Central Oklahoma dropped to No. 5 and No. 6 respectively. Bemidji State remained No. 7 and Missouri Western moved into the rankings at No. 8.
Fort Hays State and Central Missouri are tied for first in MIAA play, both at 8-1. The conference regular season title will be determined this week as FHSU plays at Nebraska-Kearney and returns home to face Washburn in the regular season finale. Central Missouri plays Lindenwood and Missouri Western at home.
Below are the NCAA Division II Central Region Rankings for October 26, 2016.
| Rank | Team | In-Region Record |
Division II Record |
| 1 | Central Missouri | 14-1-0 | 14-1-0 |
| 2 | Minot State | 12-1-1 | 12-1-1 |
| 3 | Fort Hays State | 12-3-1 | 12-3-1 |
| 4 | Minnesota State | 11-3-2 | 11-3-2 |
| 5 | Northeastern State | 12-3-1 | 12-3-1 |
| 6 | Central Oklahoma | 10-5-1 | 10-5-1 |
| 7 | Bemidji State | 12-4-0 | 12-4-0 |
| 8 | Missouri Western | 10-6-0 | 10-6-0 |