# NCAA Division II athletic rankings and updates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ncaa-division-ii-athletic-rankings-and-updates
> Updated: 2026-10-27T16:52:50.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Various NCAA Division II athletic programs have received recent rankings and season updates across multiple sports.

In women’s soccer, Bentley University is ranked #15 in the national poll for the second consecutive week and has secured a home game in the first round of the Northeast 10 playoffs. The University of Delaware remains ranked fourth in the United Soccer Coaches Association regional poll following a victory over Jax State.

In basketball, Daemen University is tied for 15th in the WBCA preseason poll for the 2026-27 season. Additionally, the St. Cloud State University men’s basketball team has been ranked #22 nationally in the NCAA Division II preseason rankings and #2 in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference preseason poll.

## Claims

- Bentley women's soccer is ranked #15 in the Division II national poll. (single source)
- Bentley has clinched at least one home game in the first round of the Northeast 10 playoffs. (single source)
- Daemen University women's basketball is tied for 15th in the WBCA preseason poll. (single source)
- Daemen University won its sixth overall ECC Championship during the 2025-26 campaign. (single source)
- University of Delaware women's soccer is ranked fourth in the United Soccer Coaches Association regional poll. (single source)
- Delaware women's soccer holds a 10-3-4 overall record. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-27: St. Cloud State Men's Basketball ranked 22nd in NCAA Division II preseason poll

St. Cloud State University men's basketball is ranked #22 nationally in the NCAA Division II preseason poll and #2 in the NSIC.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/st-cloud-state-mens-basketball-ranked-22nd-in-ncaa-division-ii-preseason-poll

### 2026-10-27: NCAA Division II sports rankings and season updates

NCAA Division II updates include Bentley women's soccer ranking #15 nationally, Delaware soccer holding fourth in regional polls, and Daemen women's basketball tied for 15th in preseason rankings.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ncaa-division-ii-sports-rankings-and-season-updates

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