Bethel improved three spots to No. 4 in the first regular season NAIA Softball Coaches' Top 25 poll released by the national office. It's the Pilots' highest ranking in school history.

Ranked No. 7 in the preseason poll, Bethel is off to a 14-1-1 start and have won 10 consecutive games. They open up conference play this week playing host to a double header vs. Grace on Tuesday.

Marian continued to receive votes in the poll after a 10-2 start.