Benedict tops poll unanimously.
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For the first time this season, the Benedict Tigers were selected unanimous No. 1 in the HBCU Division II Coaches Poll powered by BOXTOROW, released on Tuesday.
Championship Saturday is upcoming as the Tigers are undefeated on the season and will play No. 6 Albany State for the SIAC championship. The Golden Rams defeated No. 10 Fort Valley State in the Fountain City Classic in Columbus, Ga. in front of almost 19,000 in attendance.
Meanwhile, No. 2 Virginia Union defeated No. 4 Virginia State to advance to the CIAA championship game on Saturday in Salem, Va. The Panthers will take on defending champion Fayetteville State ranked No. 3 this week, who has won eight-straight games, including defeating Virginia Union 10-7 in Week 4 on a field goal with :06 remaining in Richmond, Va.
All of the teams remained the same from last week, with the order being different. ASU made the most significant jump, moving up four spots, while FVSU dropped five spots.
The HBCU Division II Coaches Poll powered by BOXTOROW is administered by FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW, and is voted on by the HBCU NCAA Division II coaches.
2023 HBCU Division II Coaches Poll powered by BOXTOROW
Week 10
(Records as of November 4, 2023)
| No. | Team | W-L | Pts | Last Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benedict (20) | 10-0 | 200 | 1 |
| 2 | Virginia Union | 9-1 | 177 | 2 |
| 3 | Fayetteville State | 8-2 | 156 | 4 |
| 4 | Virginia State | 8-2 | 136 | 3 |
| 5 | Miles | 7-3 | 90 | 8 |
| 6 | Albany State | 6-4 | 78 | 10 |
| 7 | Tuskegee | 7-3 | 73 | 6 |
| 8 | Johnson C. Smith | 7-3 | 50 | 9 |
| 9 | Allen | 7-3 | 44 | 7 |
| 10 | Fort Valley State | 7-3 | 38 | 5 |
Others receiving: Bowie State (6-4) 15, Edward Waters (6-4) 6, Central State (5-5) 1.
(1st place votes in parentheses)
Benedict tops poll unanimously