Bethel continues to be the only MCC school to receive recognition in the NAIA Men's Soccer Coaches' Top 25 Poll, but the Pilots have gone from No. 18 in the preseason poll to receiving votes in the inaugural regular season ranking.

The Pilots' two losses came against No. 6 Martin Methodist and No. 16 Mobile to start the season. Bethel has since bounced back with two shutouts against Trinity Christian and Midland Lutheran.