LEBANON, Ill. - McKendree University women's soccer (11-1-0, 7-1-0 GLVC) kept up not only its in-season streak of seven-straight victories but expanded a historical streak of double-digit win campaigns, marking 11-straight while sitting at 12-straight at .500-or-better. The feat pushed the Bearcats up to 16th nationally in the latest IWSOC/United Soccer NCAA Division II Coaches poll, as announced by the conglomerate on Tuesday afternoon. McKendree earned its 10th and 11th victories of the year with a pair of 4-1 wins, defeating Truman State and Lewis. The Bearcats hit the road before a two-game home stint, as they head to Rolla, Missouri for a 5:00PM kickoff at Missouri S&T on Wednesday, October 7.
IWSOC / United Soccer Coaches NCAA DII National Poll
| Rank |
School |
Prev |
W-L-T |
| 1 |
Florida Tech |
1 |
9-0-3 |
| 2 |
Dallas Baptist University |
2 |
11-0-0 |
| 3 |
Pittsburg State University |
4 |
10-0-2 |
| 4 |
Bentley University |
3 |
8-0-1 |
| 5 |
Grand Valley State University |
11 |
8-1-2 |
| 6 |
Catawba College |
8 |
8-2-1 |
| 7 |
Minnesota State University-Mankato |
7 |
9-1-1 |
| 8 |
Midwestern State University |
12 |
11-0-1 |
| 9 |
Kutztown University |
9 |
8-1-2 |
| 9 |
Western Washington University |
17 |
7-1-3 |
| 11 |
Nova Southeastern University |
10 |
6-0-3 |
| 12 |
Cal Poly Pomona |
5 |
5-0-6 |
| 13 |
Franklin Pierce University |
13 |
8-2-0 |
| 14 |
Columbus State University |
14 |
7-2-2 |
| 15 |
Lee University |
16 |
7-1-2 |
| 16 |
McKendree University |
22 |
11-1-0 |
| 17 |
West Chester University |
15 |
8-1-1 |
| 18 |
Washburn University |
24 |
9-1-1 |
| 19 |
University of North Georgia |
21 |
8-3-0 |
| 19 |
Ashland University |
6 |
8-2-2 |
| 21 |
Fairmont State University |
20 |
9-0-2 |
| 22 |
Regis University |
RV |
10-2-0 |
| 23 |
Saint Michael's College |
24 |
7-0-2 |
| 24 |
Simon Fraser University |
23 |
7-2-1 |
| 25 |
Texas Woman's University |
19 |
11-1-0 |
Receiving Votes: University of Central Missouri, University of Montevallo, Concordia University Irvine, Pace University, Cedarville University, Slippery Rock University
DOUBLE-DIGIT WIN STREAK | *NCAA Tournament Berth
Since the transition to NCAA Division II, the Bearcats have hit a stride with success and the sprint began in 2016 after the 2015 stepping stone at .500 following well over a decade of succes in the NAIA and transition stage for the department. The feat includes 12-straight seasons at .500-or-better and 11-straight with 10-plus victories. The streak also includes 12-straight with an above-.500 record in conference play. With the growth of the program even further than it had been built under head coach Tim Strange, the squad reached the NCAA DII National Tournament 10-straight years (with the addition of the COVID season in 2020-21) while they team hosted a leg of the regional for the first time in 2025.
2015 | 8-8-3 Overall, 7-6-2 GLVC
2016 | 17-5-1, 11-4-0 GLVC*
- GLVC Tournament Champions, First McKendree conference title following elevation to NCAA DII
- First NCAA Tournament Berth since transition
2017 | 15-3-3, 9-2-3 GLVC*
2018 | 13-5-1, 9-4-1 GLVC*
2019 | 16-4-3, 11-2-2 GLVC*
2020 | 14-2-1, 11-2-1 GLVC*
- Spring COVID Season
- GLVC Regular Season & Tournament Championship
- No NCAA Tournament but earned automatic bid with result
2021 | 12-3-4, 10-2-2 GLVC*
2022 | 13-2-5, 8-0-4 GLVC*
2023 | 16-2-3, 9-1-3 GLVC*
2024 | 16-5-1, 10-3-1 GLVC*
2025 | 13-2-6, 11-1-2 GLVC*
2026 | 11-1-0, 7-1-0 GLVC
- Through October 3, 2026
- 12th-straight GLVC season at .500-or-better
- 11th-straight with double-digit victories
STATISTICAL RANKINGS
In the league and nationally, McKendree has made its presence known with multiple individuals sitting near the top throughout categories with junior forward
Maddie Mauch sitting atop the conference in all but one major statistical category while holding top-10 rankings in NCAA DII at the same time. Senior forward
Aubrey Andrews also holds her place in multiple categories as she narowly trails her fellow forward as an offensive weapon for the Bearcats.
GLVC Rankings
Points: Mauch - 1st (30), Andrews - 2nd (21)
Goals: Mauch - 1st (12), Andrews - 2nd (10)
Assists: Mauch - 2nd (6)
GWGs: Mauch - 1st (5), Andrews - t2nd (2)
Shots: Mauch - 1st (65), Andrews - 9th (29)
SOGs: Mauch - 1st (34), Andrews - t2nd (21)
NCAA DII Rankings
Mauch: Points - t1st (30), GWGs - t1st (5), Goals - t2nd (12), Goals Per Game - t6th (1.00), SOG per Game - 6th (2.83), Points Per Game - 7th (2.50), Shots - 7th (5.42), Assists - t19th (6)
UP NEXT
October 7 | 5:00PM at Missouri S&T | Rolla, Missouri - S&T Soccer Field |
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October 11 | 2:30PM vs William Jewell |
SENIOR DAY & ALUMNI DAY | Lebanon, Illinois - Leemon Field |
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October 14 | 5:00PM vs UMSL | Lebanon, Illinois - Leemon Field |
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