MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The United Soccer Coaches announced the first edition of its 2026 NCAA Division II men's soccer poll Tuesday, with Auburn University at Montgomery earning the No. 9 ranking.
 
The Warhawks earned the No. 9 spot after opening the season with a perfect 2-0 record, defeating two of the South Region's top programs during the opening weekend; Saint Leo 2-0 and Tampa 3-1. AUM outscored its opponents 5-1 across the two matches and recorded a shutout in its season opener.
 
AUM opened the season on Aug. 28 with a 2-0 victory over Saint Leo at AUM Soccer Stadium. Jaden McKree scored both goals for the Warhawks, while Jakob Buhrkuhl recorded a clean sheet in goal.
 
The Warhawks followed with a 3-1 comeback victory over Tampa just two days later, completing the opening weekend with a pair of wins over high-level opponents.
 
The No. 9 ranking comes after AUM was selected as the preseason favorite in the Gulf South Conference. The Warhawks received four first-place votes and 94 points in the GSC preseason coaches poll.
 
AUM enters the 2026 campaign following a 10-5-3 season in 2025, including a 6-3-2 record in GSC play. The Warhawks advanced to the GSC Tournament semifinals last season.



UP NEXT
AUM will look to continue its strong start when it returns to action Wednesday, September 2 in Florence, South Carolina where they will face Francis Marion. Kickoff is set for 2:00 p.m.


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