Fort Hays State University Rises to No. 6 in United Soccer Coaches Top 25 Poll

The Fort Hays State University Tigers have achieved a historic high ranking in the United Soccer Coaches Top 25 Poll, moving up to No. 6 for the first time since 2019. The team has maintained an unbeaten streak through 11 matches, with a record of 9-0-2 overall, and 5-0 in GAC play, surpassing the longest unbeaten streak to start a season in program history. As one of seven teams in the top 10 without a loss, Fort Hays State shares the top spot with Rogers State University, who also remains unbeaten in conference play.

Key Takeaways:

• Fort Hays State has risen to No. 6 in the United Soccer Coaches Top 25 Poll, the highest national ranking for the Tigers since 2019.
• The team has maintained an unbeaten streak through 11 matches, with a record of 9-0-2 overall, and 5-0 in GAC play.
• This is the longest unbeaten streak to start a season in program history, surpassing the previous record of 16 matches set by the 2018 team that made the national semifinals.
• Fort Hays State is one of seven teams in the top 10 without a loss this season, sharing the top spot with Rogers State University.
• The program has also seen improvement in rankings, with the Hillcats, a GAC team, ranking No. 14 in the latest poll.
• Fort Hays State and Rogers State are the only two teams from the GAC represented in the Top 25.

Statistics:

• The Tigers have achieved a record of 9-0-2 overall.
• They have also secured a 5-0 record in GAC play, marking the midway point of their conference schedule.
• This is the third-longest unbeaten streak at any point of a season in program history, with 11 matches without a loss.
• There are nine teams in the top 25 without a loss this season, with nine wins matching the most of any of the unbeaten teams in the national poll.

Sources:

• United Soccer Coaches Top 25 Poll for October 14, 2025
• Fort Hays State University Athletics news release, date not specified.