Non-conference play is just about wrapped up, with just one contest left remaining. Beyond that, the gauntlet of A-10 conference play awaits!
A few notes on this week’s rankings: This week marks the highest-ever ranking for both Richmond and Loyola Chicago, as the Spiders surpass their previous mark of #4 from the last several weeks, and the Ramblers crack the top-1o for the first time after a very strong showing at #4 Iowa. This week also matches VCU’s highest ranking, tying Week 15 of 2022 when the Rams also reached a ranking of #4 for one week. Finally, Dayton has climbed to their highest ranking since Week 15 of 2022 when the Flyers capped as 12-1 conference campaign.
1. Davidson (5)
Previous Rank: 1
Record: 11-1 (1-0)
Past Week: W vs UNCW, W vs Charlotte
Upcoming Games: Idle this week
2. Saint Joseph’s
Previous Rank: 2
Record: 11-1
Past Week: W vs New Hampshire, W vs UAB
Upcoming Games: 12/30 at Fordham
*Hawk Classic in Philadelphia, PA
3. Richmond
Previous Rank: 4
Record: 1o-3
Past Week: L vs Michigan State*, W vs Chattanooga*
Upcoming Games: 12/30 at George Washington
*Cherokee Invitational in Cherokee, NC
4. VCU
Previous Rank: 5
Record: 11-1
Past Week: W vs UMES
Upcoming Games: 12/30 vs UMass
5. George Mason
Previous Rank: 3
Record: 9-2
Past Week: L at ECU, W at Towson
Upcoming Games: 12/30 vs La Salle
6. Rhode Island
Previous Rank: 6
Record: 7-5
Past Week: W vs Le Moyne
Upcoming Games: 12/28 vs Harvard, 12/30 at Saint Louis
7. Dayton
Previous Rank: T-8
Record: 6-6 (0-1)
Past Week: L at Vanderbilt
Upcoming Games: 12/30 vs Duquesne
8. Saint Louis
Previous Rank: T-8
Record: 5-8
Past Week: L at Illinois State
Upcoming Games: 12/30 vs Rhode Island
9. Loyola Chicago
Previous Rank: 11
Record: 6-5
Past Week: W vs SIUE, L at #4 Iowa
Upcoming Games: 12/30 at St. Bonaventure
10. Fordham
Previous Rank: 10
Record: 5-7 (0-1)
Past Week: L at Virginia
Upcoming Games: 12/30 vs Saint Joseph’s
11. Duquesne
Previous Rank: 7
Record: 6-6 (1-0)
Past Week: L vs Maine, L vs Little Rock
Upcoming Games: 12/30 at Dayton
*Tulane Holiday Tournament in New Orleans, LA
12. George Washington
Previous Rank: T-12
Record: 7-5
Past Week: W vs Stonehill
Upcoming Games: 12/30 vs Richmond
13. UMass
Previous Rank: T-12
Record: 2-10
Past Week: L vs UAlbany
Upcoming Games: 12/30 at VCU
15. La Salle
Previous Rank: 15
Record: 3-8
Past Week: L vs Villanova
Upcoming Games: 12/30 at George Mason
15. St. Bonaventure
Previous Rank: 14
Record: 3-8
Past Week: L vs Colgate
Upcoming Games: 12/30 vs Loyola Chicago
Graphic Credit: Kaily “KG” Godek
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