KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Cumberland University men's soccer team comes in No. 3 in the second National Selection Committee Men's Soccer Poll, released Wednesday morning.

The Phoenix hold their position among the nation's top teams with a 9-0-4 overall record and a 3-0-2 mark in Mid-South Conference play.

Since the previous poll, Cumberland has recorded consecutive draws against then No. 18 Lindsey Wilson and the University of the Cumberlands. The Phoenix battled Lindsey Wilson to a 0-0 draw at Lindsey Donnell Stadium on October 2 before earning a 1-1 result on the road against the Patriots on October 8.

In the matchup with Lindsey Wilson, Cumberland outshot the Blue Raiders 15-5, while goalkeeper Pau Gelabert recorded three saves to help secure his fourth shutout of the season. Against the University of the Cumberlands, the Phoenix conceded in the first half before Wesley Mendoza found the equalizer shortly after halftime. Luis Cerejo provided the assist, and Gelabert made five saves to help Cumberland earn the draw.

Cumberland's offense has continued to produce throughout the season, totaling 39 goals and 33 assists through 13 matches. David Barbakadze leads the Phoenix with 10 goals and three assists, while Cerejo has contributed eight goals and seven assists to pace the attack. Mendoza has added another scoring threat with six goals and three assists.

Gelabert has anchored the defense, recording 35 saves, four shutouts, and a 0.714 save percentage while allowing 14 goals this season.

In the latest poll, Olivet Nazarene (Ill.) moved into the No. 1 position after previously ranking second, while MidAmerica Nazarene (Kan.) climbed from fifth to No. 2. 

Lindsey Wilson also made a significant move, rising from No. 18 to No. 11, making the Blue Raiders the other Mid-South Conference team featured in the poll.

The Phoenix will return to Lindsey Donnell Stadium on Tuesday, October 20, to host now No. 7 Faulkner University in their next matchup.