The Missouri Western women’s basketball team has moved up four spots in the latest USA Today Sports Division II Women’s Top 25 poll to No. 18, as the poll was released on Tuesday.

The Griffons are off to their first 5-0 start since the 2006-2007 season.  They entered the Top 25 last week for the first time since 2007 as they were 22nd before two decisive wins last weekend at the MWSU Holiday Inn Express Classic.  Western defeated Evangel 113-49 and Graceland 99-35.

There are two other MIAA teams in the Top 25 as Emporia State remains No. 1 in the nation, while Fort Hays State is up two spots to No. 5 this week.

Missouri Western is back in action Wednesday night as they begin MIAA play at Central Missouri (1-4).  The tip is set for 5:30 p.m. and you can listen on 680 KFEQ or here on StJosephPost.com.