USC Release | NPI (Oct. 19)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Saint John's fell one spot to No. 22 in the United Soccer Coaches' (USC) top 25 poll posted Tuesday, Oct. 20. 

The Johnnies (13-1-2, 5-1-1 MIAC) are No. 32 in the Oct. 18 NCAA Division III National Power Index (NPI) and remained at No. 2 in yesterday's (Oct. 19) USC Region IX poll.

United Soccer Coaches Region IX Rankings
1. St. Olaf (No. 3 nationally)
2. SJU (No. 22 nationally)
3. Luther, Iowa
4. Gustavus Adolphus
5. Wartburg, Iowa
6. Wisconsin-Platteville
7. Wisconsin-Eau Claire
8. Wisconsin-Whitewater

SJU is currently No. 17 nationally in the Massey ratings.

Statistically, the Johnnies currently (through Oct. 19) lead all divisions of NCAA soccer in assists (65), corner kicks per game (9.75), goals (61), goal differential (+57), penalty-kick percentage (1.000/7-for-7), scoring offense (3.81 gpg.) and total points (187).

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 second nationally in GAA (0.263) and third in both shutouts (8) and save percentage (0.921).

The Johnnies visit No. 3 St. Olaf (13-0-2, 6-0-0 MIAC) for a 3:30 p.m. showdown on Wednesday, Oct. 21, in Northfield.