Super-Region 2 Breakdown (PDF)
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman men's soccer is ranked 12th in the Super-Region 2 rankings released by the NCAA earlier today.
NCAA DII Men's Soccer is split up into four super regions. The Eagles are in Super-Region 2, with teams from the South Atlantic Conference, Conference Carolinas, Gulf South Conference, Peach Belt Conference, and Sunshine State Conference.
The Super-Region rankings are determined by several metrics. Strength of schedule, in-region record, in-region RPI, in-region strength of schedule, and performance indicator.
Carson-Newman is one of three SAC schools in the top twelve. Wingate is No. 5 and Coker is No. 7. The Eagles tied both the Bulldogs and the Cobras.
With a loss to Auburn Montgomery last week, C-N's performance indicator dropped from 18.286 to 17.733. The Eagles in region RPI is 0.559.
The top team in Super-Region two is Florida Tech. It is unbeaten this season at 7-0-5 and is ranked No. 9 in the United Soccer Coaches Poll.
Barry University is No. 2 with an 8-1-3 record this season. Rollins rounds out the top three and is 8-3-2 this season. West Florida is ranked No.11 in the United Soccer Coaches Poll but ranks 4th in the Super-Region two rankings.
Nova Southeastern is number six with a 6-3-3 record. Coker follows in behind with a 6-1-8 record. Lynn, Tampa, and Palm Beach Atlantic round out the top ten in that order. Lander is eleventh in the region with a 9-3-4 record.
Each Wednesday the NCAA will release super-region rankings. Only ten teams from each super-region will make the NCAA tournament. Five at-large bids and five conference champions from the South Atlantic Conference, Conference Carolinas, Gulf South Conference, Peach Belt Conference, and Sunshine State Conference comprise the field.
Be certain to check cneagles.com each Wednesday for an updated breakdown of Super-Region two.
