SMALL COLLEGE NEWS … Stevens Tech, No. 2 in the NSCAA/adidas NCAA Division III men’s rankings, fell to Swarthmore for the second straight year and dropped to 10th in this week’s rankings.
After ending the Ducks’ 62-game home unbeaten streak in 2008, Swarthmore won, 1-0, on Sunday afternoon on sophomore Roberto Contreras‘ goal.
Messiah remained No. 1, and Amherst climbed to No. 2. Spencer Noon scored two goals in his first game for the Lord Jeffs in their 2-0 victory over Bowdoin.
MEN RANKINGS:
NCAA Division II 1. Tampa, 2. Northern Kentucky, 3. Millersville.
NCAA Division III 1. Messiah, 2. Amherst, 3. Ohio Wesleyan.
WOMEN RANKINGS:
NCAA Division II 1. Seattle Pacific, 2. West Florida, 3. Saint Rose.
NCAA Division III 1. Messiah, 2. Puget Sound, 3. Williams.
NAIA MEN’S PLAYERS OF THE WEEK:
Offense: Alex Hanne, Simon Fraser (Tied school record with six goals in 9-1 win at Menlo)
Defense: Tyler Stromberg, Azusa Pacific (Made 12 saves in wins over Notre Dame of Ohio and Mobile)
NAIA WOMEN’S PLAYERS OF THE WEEK:
Offense: Ashley Sherr, Fresno Pacific (Scored golden goal at Southern Oregon and added four more goals in win over Simpson)
Defense: Kylie Willet, Ashford (Back-to-back shutouts against Trinity Christian and Calumet College of St. Joseph)