JACKSON, Tenn. – Union University women's basketball (14-2, 9-0 GSC) improved its position in the national rankings this week to #11 in the WBCA Division II Coaches Poll and #15 in the D2CSC Media Poll.
 
After beginning the season 4-2, the Lady Bulldogs have built a 10-game winning streak and have consistently risen in recent polls. Last week, the team was #12/#20; the week before, it only received votes in the media poll while coming in at #17 in the WBCA Poll.
 
Union's only losses are to Grand Valley State–the nation's best team, per both polls–and Ashland, #14/12. The Lady Bulldogs have outscored their other 14 opponents by an average of 22.9 points.
 
Other South Region teams inside or near the polls' top 25s include Embry-Riddle (#15/7), Nova Southeastern (#20/8), Tampa (#24/NR), Miles (RV/NR) and UAH (NR/RV).
 
Most closely trailing Union's 9-0 mark in conference play are UAH (8-2) and West Florida (7-2).
 
The Lady Bulldogs will play host to Lee and Trevecca Nazarene this weekend in the Fred DeLay Gymnasium. General admission to the 5:30 Thursday and 7:30 p.m. Saturday contests is free as a courtesy of FirstBank.
 
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