The Rockhurst Hawks are ranked seventh in the AVCA Division II Preseason Coaches' Poll. The Hawks are coming off a 33-8 record and a national semifinal appearance in the NCAA Tournament, finishing at No. 7 in the final AVCA national poll.

Rockhurst will open the regular season on Friday, Jan. 29 at home against Southwest Baptist under first-year head coach Trent Jones. The Hawks return four starters from last season.

Lewis is the only other Great Lakes Valley Conference team ranked in the top 25 at No. 14, while Missouri-St. Louis is receiving votes just outside the poll

The next poll will be released Jan. 26.