Wildcats Crack AVCA Top 25 After Unbeaten Opening Weekend

ELLENSBURG, Wash. – Central Washington Volleyball has earned a spot in the AVCA/Taraflex Division II Coaches Poll, checking in at No. 21 in the latest national rankings released Monday after a perfect opening weekend at the CWU Volleyball Invitational. The Wildcats opened the 2026 campaign with a 3-0 record, sweeping San Francisco State and Point Loma before closing the weekend with a four-set victory over Chaminade. CWU dropped just one set across the three matches while showcasing a balanced attack and strong defensive play throughout the tournament. Central began the season with a convincing 25-18, 25-20, 25-17 sweep of San…