KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The latest NAIA Men's Volleyball Coaches' Top 15 poll opens with The Master's (Calif.) holding firmly at No. 1 after receiving all seven first-place votes and continuing its undefeated run. Saint Xavier (Ill.) and Park (Mo.) remain at the same rank, while the Cougars boast a 10-match win streak, and the Pirates remain undefeated. Campbellsville (Ky.) makes the biggest move within the top group, climbing to No. 4 after extending its season-opening winning streak, while Missouri Valley (Mo.) settles at No. 5 following a competitive stretch capped by a narrow loss to Park.

The middle of the poll shows a lot of movement, with William Penn (Iowa) and Morningside (Iowa) being the only teams to remain at the same rank. St. Thomas (Fla.) rose to No. 7, and Lourdes (Ohio) is jumping three spots to No. 8 after a strong recent surge. Further down, Westcliff (Calif.) breaks into the Top 15 at No. 10 after receiving votes previously, while Reinhardt (Ga.) also enters the rankings at No. 15. Meanwhile, Lawrence Tech (Mich.), OUAZ (Ariz.) and Bethel (Ind.) each slide several positions as the poll continues to tighten around a group of teams showing notable midseason momentum.

	1. The Master's Matches prior to next poll: Feb. 26 Westcliff (Calif.), Feb. 27 Soka (Calif.), March 6 OUAZ (Ariz.), March 7 Arizona Christian The Master's men's volleyball team has opened the season with an impressive 6–0 start. In wins over Saint Xavier (Ill.), Long Island University, Concordia Irvine, and Vanguard, the Mustangs hit over .300 as a team in every match, highlighted by standout performances from offensive leader Isaac Seltzer, who has tallied 92 kills at a .397 clip while averaging 5.5 points per set. Setter Matthew Hamm has been the engine behind the attack, distributing an incredible 222 assists through six matches—over 10.5 assists per set—while hitters like Trace Oswald, Ezra Vlad, and Andrew Karges have each provided consistent scoring to keep the Mustangs' offense unpredictable and efficient. The team's balance is evident, with multiple attackers hitting above .300 and the lineup adapting seamlessly both at home (4–0) and on the road (2–0).
	2. Saint Xavier (Ill.) Matches prior to next poll: Feb. 28 Judson (Ill.), Feb. 28 Lourdes (Ohio), March 3 Olivet Nazarene (Ill.), March 5 Governors State (Ill.) Saint Xavier is in the midst of a solid early-season run, carrying a 10-match win streak and an impressive 11–2 overall record into late February. The Cougars have been unbeatable at home (10-0) and are showing strong offensive efficiency behind graduate outside hitter Matt Pennala, who leads the team with 140 kills and 4.6 points per set while hitting .295. Junior outside hitter Caydann Cox has provided a powerful one-two punch on the pins with 116 kills at a .305 clip, and freshman Owen Krause has emerged as a reliable third option. The middle attack has been exceptionally efficient as well, with Hayden Grange hitting .456 and Tysen Myers adding 58 kills at a .396 mark. Setter Cameron Daniels has been the engine of the offense, averaging 10.14 assists per set and distributing the ball with balance and pace. Saint Xavier has remained steady throughout its winning streak, holding seven opponents to an attack percentage of .250 or lower during that stretch. Wins over strong programs like Lawrence Tech (Mich.) and William Penn (Iowa) highlight the team's ability to control tempo and execute in key moments. Even after early losses on the road at The Master's and Concordia Irvine, the Cougars rebounded with renewed consistency and a more efficient attack.
	3. Park (Mo.) Matches prior to next poll: Feb. 27 UHSP (Mo.), Feb. 28 Missouri Baptist, March 6 Morningside (Iowa), March 7 Dordt (Iowa) Park has powered its way to a perfect 15–0 record as the Pirates have been unstoppable at home (11–0) and equally sharp on the road (4–0), winning 12 of their 15 matches in straight sets. Sophomore outside hitter Adrian Figueroa has led the charge with 181 kills (4.64 per set) while hitting an impressive .388, and freshman middle Murillo Silva has emerged as one of the top newcomers nationally with 140 kills at a .350 clip. Park's net presence has been lights-out, with middles Mihailo Ivanovic (.462) and Moises Ortiz (.564) providing elite efficiency, while senior setter Jovan Nikolic has orchestrated the attack with nearly 10 assists per set.
	4. Campbellsville (Ky.) Matches prior to next poll: Feb. 24 Brescia (Ga.), Feb. 27 St. Mary-of-the-Woods (Ind.), March 6 Midway (Ky.), March 7 Rio Grande (Ohio) Campbellsville has surged to a flawless 13–0 start, while delivering wins in both neutral-site play (7–0) and on home court (4–0). The Tigers' offense features a versatile attack led by Denzel Madrigal (100 kills, .299) and Ayoube Hamadache (117 kills), while middle blocker Pedro Zavatini has been one of the team's most efficient weapons, hitting .519 with 105 kills. Freshman contributors like Savvas Christou, Camilo Fernandez, and Fernando Rodriguez have added important scoring depth, helping Campbellsville stay dynamic in long matches over St. Thomas (Fla.) and St. Ambrose (Iowa). Setter Alonzo Vega has been exceptional in directing the offense, averaging 10.76 assists per set, and the Tigers' steady defense has held opponents to low hitting percentages throughout their unbeaten run. With a perfect record and momentum building, Campbellsville continues to prove itself as one of the most complete and resilient teams in the NAIA.
	5. Missouri Valley Matches prior to next poll: Feb. 27 Kansas Wesleyan, March 3 UHSP, March 6 William Penn (Iowa), March 7 Grand View (Iowa), March 10 Missouri Baptist  Missouri Valley has opened the season at 10–1 overall with a perfect 4–0 road record and riding a two-match winning streak. The Vikings' offense has been anchored by senior opposite Luca Hasse, who leads the team with 86 kills while hitting .343, and a trio of dynamic outside hitters—Bart Mulder, Loan Fargier, and Andrey Bastos—who have all contributed over 50 kills and provided steady scoring across multiple rotations. In the middle, Joao Tavares and Arthur Martenelli have provided efficiency and balance, each hitting above .280 and giving Missouri Valley a reliable presence at the net. The team's only loss so far this season is to No. 3 Park (Mo.).

Dropped from the Top 15: Georgetown (Ky.), Grand View (Iowa) 

Receiving Votes: Oakland City (Ind.) 16, Dordt (Iowa) 15, Missouri Baptist 12, Georgetown (Ky.) 11, Ottawa (Kan.) 9, Grand View (Iowa) 8, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (Ind.) 3

Poll Methodology

• The national poll is for publicity purposes only and does not influence the selection process for national championship consideration.
• A panel of head coaches representing each conference and the Continental Athletic Conference (Independents) votes in the poll.
• The Top 15 teams are selected using a points-based system:
  • 20 points for a 1st-place vote, 19 for 2nd, 18 for 3rd, and so on.
• The highest and lowest rankings received by each team are discarded before final tallying.
• Teams receiving only one point are not listed as "receiving votes."
• For the Preseason Poll, there is no "previous ranking" column since it is the initial poll and differs from the prior rating system. 

Key: RV - Receiving Votes, NR - Not Ranked, ?- Climbed, ?- Dropped, ? - Steady