BC Tigers unanimous No.1.
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For the second year in a row, the Benedict Tigers finished atop the final HBCU Division II Coaches Poll powered by BOXTOROW. The Tigers’ selection was unanimous.
CIAA champion Virginia Union, who was No. 2 for the second half of the season finished No. 2, with CIAA runner-up Fayetteville State finishing at No. 3 and Virginia State at No. 4. The Fort Valley State Wildcats moved up three spots from the last poll to finish at No. 5.
The HBCU Division II Coaches Poll powered by BOXTOROW is administered by BOXTOROW, and is voted on by the HBCU NCAA Division II coaches.
2023 HBCU Division II Coaches Poll powered by BOXTOROW
Final
(Records as of December 13, 2023)
| No. | Team | W-L | Pts | Last Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benedict (20) | 11-1 | 200 | 1 |
| 2 | Virginia Union | 10-2 | 180 | 2 |
| 3 | Fayetteville State | 8-3 | 141 | 3 |
| 4 | Virginia State | 8-2 | 125 | 4 |
| 5 | Fort Valley State | 8-3 | 104 | 8 |
| 6 | Miles | 7-3 | 103 | 5 |
| 7 | Tuskegee | 7-4 | 86 | 6 |
| 8 | Albany State | 6-5 | 74 | 7 |
| 9 | Johnson C. Smith | 7-4 | 39 | 9 |
| 10 | Allen | 7-3 | 32 | 10 |
Others receiving: Edward Waters (6-4) 6, Lincoln (Pa.) (4-6) 5, Bowie State (6-4) 4, Central State (5-5) 1.
(1st place votes in parentheses)
BC Tigers unanimous No.1