Sophomore Meredith Downs (photo by Frank Novak)
Sophomore Meredith Downs (photo by Frank Novak)

Storm hold steady in regional rankings

INDIANOLA, Iowa – The Simpson College women's soccer team maintained its position in fourth in the second edition of the United Soccer Coaches Region IX rankings.

The Storm (4-0-3) picked up a big 4-0 road win over Grinnell last week followed by two draws against undefeated Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference teams over the weekend. Simpson tied Gustavus Adolphus 2-2 before playing to a 3-3 draw at RV Carleton, which ranks third in the region.

Simpson returns to the pitch this Saturday to face Wis.-Eau Claire. The Blugolds are currently 3-3-1 and are set to play fellow American Rivers Conference foe Luther on Wednesday.

United Soccer Coaches Region IX Rankings - Week 2

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School

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1 University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 1 6-0-0
2 Loras College 2 5-0-0
3 Carleton College 3 5-0-1
4 Simpson College 4 4-0-3
5 University of Wisconsin-Platteville 8 7-0-0
6 University of Dubuque 6 3-1-1
7 St. Catherine University 5 3-2-0
8 St. Olaf College 7 5-0-1