RC, VWC Ranked Regionally by NCAA
Maroons, Marlins Included in First Report from National Committee
SALEM, Va. --- The NCAA released its first
set of regional rankings for the fall team sports (except football)
on Wednesday with the ODAC earning solid representation
throughout. In men's soccer, Roanoke College sits fifth in the
South Atlantic Region, followed closely by ODAC foe Virginia
Wesleyan College as the sixth-ranked squad.
NCAA Division III men's soccer is comprised of eight regions across
the nation. The South Atlantic Region attributed rankings to
seven schools in this initial report. Montclair State
University (N.J.) currently owns the top spot in the region with
Christopher Newport University holding the second
position. York College (Pa.) and Emory University are ranked
third and fourth, respectively, with the University of Mary
Washington rounding out the group as the seventh rated program.
New rankings will be determined each week through the end of
conference tournament action. The rankings compiled through
the NCAA Division III Men's Soccer Committee aid in determining
at-large bids into the NCAA postseason tournament.
Since the preseason, regional and national rankings have been
conducted by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America
(NSCAA). In those rankings, which are determined through a
polling process of a panel of coaches, Lynchburg College holds the
ODAC's top billing as the fourth-ranked squad. The Hornets are
joined by Roanoke (6th), Virginia Wesleyan
(T-7th), and Hampden-Sydney College
(9th). Christopher Newport owns the top ranking
with Montclair State and York filling out the top three.
In the NSCAA national poll, Lynchburg maintained the #25 ranking
for the second straight week. Christopher Newport is the top
ranked squad ahead of Ohio Wesleyan University and Messiah College
(Pa.).
The ODAC has a strong presence in the NCAA Division III national
statistics rankings. Roanoke goalkeeper Ryan Russell is fourth
in the nation with a 0.266 goals-against-average. He also
ranks eighth in the country with a .909 save
percentage. Hampden-Sydney keeper John Robert Plyler is
18th with a 0.483 GAA and 30th with .860 save
percentage.
Plyler's efforts have helped Hampden-Sydney to a 0.460 team
goals-against-average, good enough for 13th in NCAA
Division III. The Tigers are joined by Virginia Wesleyan in a
tie for 22nd with a .600 shutout percentage. The
Marlins' high-profile offense has garnered a high national rank,
showing up 16th with a 3.07 scoring average.
Use the links below to view each of the polls and rankings in their
entirety. For more information on ODAC Men's Soccer, visit the
NEW Internet home of the ODAC at www.odaconline.com.
NCAA Division III Regional
Rankings
NCAA Division III National Statistics
Rankings
NSCAA Regional and National
Polls
