VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The Valley City State men’s basketball team is receiving votes in this week’s NAIA Top 25 Coaches’ Poll, the national office announced Wednesday.

VCSU garnered 10 votes in the poll, placing them 40th in the nation. The Vikings are the only team from the North Star Athletic Association to receive votes in the national poll.

The Viking men have won their last seven straight games, including a victory over No. 18 Dakota Wesleyan. VCSU is the only team to defeat the Tigers so far this season. Valley City State has posted a 7-1 overall record so far this season and are 1-0 in the NSAA after defeating Dickinson State last weekend.

The last time VCSU appeared in the national rankings was on March 23, 2016, when they were ranked No. 21 in the 2015-16 Postseason Poll.

Valley City State is back in action on Jan. 2, when they host Yellowstone Christian College in Valley City.