Here are the first Power Rankings of the season after 1 week of play
South Dakota State: 97 pts (9) 1st place votes
2. 
St. Thomas: 83 pts (2) 1st place votes
3. 
North Dakota State: 71 pts
4. 
Kansas City: 67 pts
5. 
North Dakota 58 pts
6. 
Omaha: 41 pts
7. 
South Dakota: 40 pts
8. 
Oral Roberts: 27 pts