Taylor Ranked 17th in Latest Coaches' Poll

NAIA Women's Soccer Coaches' Top 25 Poll

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Taylor Women's Soccer checked in as the 17th ranked team in the fifth edition of the NAIA Women's Soccer Coaches' Top 25 Poll, released on Wednesday.

TU (13-2-1, 5-2-1 CL) dropped one spot in the latest rankings with eight fewer points (221) than the previous polling (229). The Trojans sit 25 points behind Grace, who jumped Taylor for 16th, as the two teams prepare to battle tonight in Winona Lake.

The Trojans have appeared in four consecutive Top 25 polls for the third time since 2016 (2025, 2017, 2016). The latest poll appearance also marks the third time that TU appeared in the final rankings of the regular season (2025, 2023, 2016). Two weeks ago, the Trojans matched their highest ranking in team history at No. 16.

Entering the final week of the regular season, the Trojans rank second in the Crossroads League and 19th nationally in shots per game (21.3), while sitting 33rd nationally in goals per game (3.13).

Defensively, the Trojans have posted 10 shutouts in 16 matches – good for the most shutouts in the NAIA, while conceding the fourth-fewest goals (6) by any team this season.

The Crossroads League continues to show itself as one of the toughest conferences across the NAIA, with five squads sitting among the Top 25 teams including No. 2 Marian, No. 6 Indiana Wesleyan, No. 16 Grace, No. 17 Taylor and No. 21 Spring Arbor. William Carey (Miss.) rises to No. 1 this week, marking the fourth different team this season to hold the top spot.

Following tonight's Crossroads League showdown at Grace, the Trojans will gear up for the league championship tournament with quarterfinals set for Wednesday, Nov. 5.