LEXINGTON, Ky. - The American Volleyball Coaches Association national poll (AVCA) was released Tuesday afternoon as previously ranked No. 25 Bridgewater women's volleyball is now slotted at No. 23 in the nation. 

Also, this week, the Eagles are ranked second in the NCAA Region VI rankings with an overall record of 15-1 and a conference record of 6-0. They firmly hold the top spot in the ODAC. 

In addition, the women's team came in at No. 14 in the NCAA Power Index (NPI) rankings as of Monday, Oct. 13.  

Olivia Mason has been climbing up the ranks as she averages a .332 hitting percentage for the second-best mark in the conference. Mason has recorded 92 kills. 

Also in the offensive mix is Molly Gardner. Gardner currently holds second for most service aces this season in the conference with 40.  

Reagan Stoop has been clicking on all cylinders as she has logged a team-high of 189 kills and 3.57 kills per set along with 37 service aces, 158 digs and 9.5 total blocks this season. 

Defensively, Marlee Backover has certainly made her presence known on the court as she leads the Eagles in digs with 193 while Agnes Alford remains a barrier at net leading the way with 24.5 total blocks. 

Catch the Eagles in action as they host the Mary Frances Heishman Invitational this weekend in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the women's volleyball program.