Beach Volleyball Receives Votes in NAIA Postseason Rankings
TEXARKANA, Texas — The Texas A&M University–Texarkana women's beach volleyball program received votes in the final NAIA Beach Volleyball postseason poll, recognizing a strong overall campaign as the Eagles continued to elevate the program in just its second season of competition.
TAMUT closed the year with a 13–9 overall record, highlighted by steady growth throughout the spring and a strong finish at the AVCA Small College Beach Championships. The Eagles went 2–2 at the national event, earning a fifth-place finish to cap their season on a competitive stage.
The Eagles also earned significant recognition from the Central States Conference, placing seven athletes on the All-Conference teams, including one First Team selection, four Second Team selections, and two Honorable Mention honors, further showcasing the depth and development of the program.
With continued momentum and postseason recognition, TAMUT beach volleyball closes the 2026 season with a strong foundation for future success.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The latest postseason beach volleyball ratings reflect a competitive and tightly bunched field, with Southern Oregon securing the top spot after winning the invitational title. The Raiders, who carry a strong 24-3 record, also secured six first-place votes.
Just behind SOU, OUAZ (Ariz.) made one of the most notable upward moves, climbing from No. 4 to No. 2 after improving to 25-8. Their surge tightens the race at the top, especially with Corban (Ore.) remaining steady at No. 3 with a 26-8 record and 58 points.
Further down the rankings, significant movement highlights postseason appearances. Wayland Baptist (Texas) made the biggest jump of the week, after advancing to the invitational semifinals. New College of Florida also edged up to No. 5, while The Master's (Calif.) experienced a notable drop from second to sixth.
The middle of the rating remains tightly contested, with Ave Maria (Fla.) and Arizona Christian tied at 40 points. Rounding out the top 10, Bushnell (Ore.) moved up to No. 9, while Benedictine Mesa (Ariz.) slipped slightly to No. 10.
| TREND | RANK | LAST TIME | INSTITUTION [FIRST PLACE VOTES] | RECORD | POINTS |
| ● | 1 | 1 | Southern Oregon [6] | 24-3 | 66 |
| ▲ | 2 | 4 | OUAZ (Ariz.) | 25-8 | 62 |
| ● | 3 | 3 | Corban (Ore.) | 26-8 | 58 |
| ▲ | 4 | 8 | Wayland Baptist (Texas) | 18-5 | 54 |
| ▲ | 5 | 6 | New College of Florida | 14-6 | 49 |
| ▼ | 6 | 2 | The Master's (Calif.) | 19-9 | 47 |
| ▼ | 7 | 5 | Ave Maria (Fla.) | 15-7 | 40 |
| ● | 7 | 7 | Arizona Christian | 14-16 | 40 |
| ▲ | 9 | 10 | Bushnell (Ore.) | 9-14 | 32 |
| ▼ | 10 | 9 | Benedictine Mesa (Ariz.) | 12-8 | 30 |
Receiving Votes: College of Idaho 22, Texas Wesleyan 17, Hope International (Calif.) 15, St. Thomas (Fla.) 12, Texas A&M - Texarkana 10, La Sierra (Calif.) 7