KANSAS CITY, Mo. – For the first time in the program’s 11-year history, IU South Bend volleyball made an appearance in the latest NAIA Women’s Volleyball Coaches Top 25 Poll, released on Wednesday.

The Titans – currently undefeated in CCAC play, and winners of their last three matches including a sweep over Trinity International on Tuesday – earned four votes in the national rankings. IU South Bend are one of two CCAC teams in the poll, and one of four sides from the state of Indiana.

NAIA Women’s Volleyball Coaches’ Top 25 Poll – Sept. 29

With five matches before the next NAIA Coaches’ Poll comes out on Oct. 13, IU South Bend will have a good opportunity to move up the rankings, starting with a two-match road swing that tips off at Trinity Christian on Thursday. The Titans return to the Student Activities Center on Tuesday, October 5, for a matchup with IU Northwest.

Thursday night’s matchup with the Trolls at Palos Heights, Ill. is set for 8:00 p.m. ET.