USC Release | NPI (Oct. 12)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Saint John's slipped four spots to No. 21 in the United Soccer Coaches' (USC) top 25 poll posted Tuesday, Oct. 13. 

The Johnnies (12-1-1, 4-1-1 MIAC) were No. 26 in the latest NCAA Division III National Power Index (NPI) and stayed at No. 2 in the USC's Region IX poll.

United Soccer Coaches Region IX Rankings
1. St. Olaf (No. 2 nationally)
2. SJU (No. 21 nationally)
3. Luther, Iowa
4. Gustavus Adolphus
5. Wartburg, Iowa
6. Wisconsin-Platteville
7. Augsburg
8. Wisconsin-Eau Claire

The Johnnies are currently No. 10 nationally in the Massey ratings.

Statistically, SJU currently (through Oct. 11) leads all divisions of NCAA soccer in assists (65), corner kicks per game (9.71), goals (60), goal differential (+56), penalty-kick percentage (1.000/7-for-7), scoring offense (4.29 gpg.) and total points (185).

Individually, sophomore midfielder Eli Ryan (Victoria, Minn./Minnetonka) is tied for the Division III lead in assists (11), while sophomore goalkeeper Alex Keekley (St. Louis Park, Minn./Minnetonka) is third nationally in shutouts (7), fourth in save percentage (0.914) and fifth in GAA (0.288).

SJU wraps up non-conference play with a 4 p.m. game against Wisconsin-River Falls (5-5-3, 0-1-1 WIAC) on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at Haws Field.