WICHITA FALLS, Texas -- Midwestern State Men's Soccer jumped back into the national poll, ranking No. 18 in the most recent United Soccer Coaches Poll (USC). MSU join the poll after being absent for two-weeks, holding a current four-match unbeaten run.

The Mustangs are one of eight new teams in the poll, with eight teams from Super Region 4 being in the top-25. MSU climbed back in the poll after a pair of region wins against Northwest Nazarene (4-2) and (RV) Western Oregon (2-0). In the win over NNU, Parker Plaxco scored four times in the second half to seals the comeback win against the Nighthawks. During the win against WCU, the Maroon & Gold scored a goal five minutes into each half, while keeping a clean sheet making six saves.

Among teams receiving votes, St. Mary's is the only other Lone Star Conference mentioned in the poll, while former opponent Southern Nazarene also are receiving votes.

Midwestern State begin conference play this week, facing St. Edward's at Stang Park on Wednesday, Oct. 1. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. against the Hilltoppers.

United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division II Poll - Week 4 - September 30, 2025

Rank	School	Prev	W-L-T
1	Lynn University	1	6-0-0
2	California State University Stanislaus	2	6-0-0
3	Southern New Hampshire University	3	6-0-2
4	Anderson University (S.C.)	4	4-0-2
5	University of Charleston	6	6-0-2
6	University of Tampa	9	5-0-2
7	Colorado State University-Pueblo	8	4-0-4
8	Rogers State University	11	6-0-2
9	Young Harris College	14	6-0-1
10	Cedarville University	15	5-0-3
11	Cal Poly Pomona	NR	5-1-2
12	Lincoln University (Mo.)	10	5-0-1
13	Fort Hays State University	17	5-0-2
14	Post University	NR	3-0-3
15	Fort Lewis College	5	4-1-2
16	Nova Southeastern University	13	4-1-0
17	Seattle Pacific University	NR	5-1-2
18	Concord University	NR	6-2-1
18	Midwestern State University	NR	4-1-3
19	Palm Beach Atlantic University	21	5-0-1
20	Saginaw Valley State University	NR	3-0-3
21	California State University-Los Angeles	12	3-0-4
22	Florida Tech	NR	4-0-2
23	Wilmington University	16	5-1-2
24	Flagler College	NR	5-1-2
25	California State University-San Bernardino	7	5-1-2

Others Receiving Votes: Auburn University Montgomery, Bloomsburg University, Newman University, Bentley University, St. Mary's University (Texas), Queens College, University of North Georgia, University of Indianapolis, West Chester University, Southern Nazarene University