UNC Volleyball Climbs Six Spots To No. 15 In AVCA Coaches Poll

Posted Nov 5, 2025
UNC Volleyball checks in at No. 15 in the latest AVCA Coaches Poll. The ranking is the highest since the Tar Heels were ranked No. 11 in the 2017 preseason poll. UNC is coming off its first top 10 win since 2016 after toppling No. 7 SMU in Carmichael Arena on Friday night. The Tar Heels are now 17-4 and 10-2 in ACC play, one game behind first place. (GoHeels.com)

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