LACEY, Wash. – For the first time in program history, the Saint Martin's women's basketball team is nationally ranked, being voted tied for 25th in the latest D2SIDA Media poll on Tuesday.
 
COMPLETE RANKINGS
 
The Saints have begun the 2021-22 season with a 5-1 record including standout wins over Hawaii Pacific, Sonoma State, Chico State, and St. Mary's. Their five straight wins were the most since 2004-05 when SMU won their opening six games.
 
Forward Claire Dingus leads the team at 19.8 points per game, and 8.2 rebounds. Her 2.0 steals per game are a team-leading mark, and her 3.0 assists are second best. Rian Clear, and Tierney DeDonatis both averaged 10.5 points per game, followed by Lauryn Morris at 7.7 and Emily Nelson at 6.3 points.
 
Saint Martin's is one of three teams from the GNAC featured in the national poll, with Alaska Anchorage taking the top overall spot, and Western Washington coming in at 11.
 
The Saints upcoming game will feature #1 UAA on Thursday night at 5:15 PM inside Marcus Pavilion.
 
The D2SIDA Media poll is a national poll voted on 16 Sports Information Directors from Division-II schools. Polls are released every Tuesday.