The Missouri Western Women’s Basketball team dropped three spots in this week’s NCAA Division II Central Region Poll.

Despite winning their one game last week, the Griffons fell from No. 1 in the region to No. 4. The first three behind Missouri Western in last week’s rankings jumped over the Griffons, each winning two games last week. Pittsburg State is the new No. 1 followed by Fort Hays at No. 2 and Winona State at No. 3. Fellow MIAA member Emporia State moved up one spot from No. 6 to No. 5. Rounding out the top-10 in order are Arkansas Tech, Northern State, MSU Moorhead, Sioux Falls and Augustana.

The top eight after the completion of conference tournaments will advance to the regional tournament at a site to be determined. Regional tournament games will be played March 11, 12 and 14.

— MWSU Athletics —