STEVENS POINT – The UW-Stevens Point women's soccer (13-3-1) team broke into the NCAA Div. III National Rankings for the first time this season after going undefeated in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) for the 11th time in school history. The Pointers are ranked No. 19 in the latest National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Division III poll.

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The Pointers were receiving votes heading into last week, but a 3-0 week propelled them into the top 25. Messiah (Pa.), the defending National Champion, is ranked No. 1 nationally with a 13-0-1 record. Wheaton (Ill.), who the Pointers lost to earlier this season, rank as the first team receiving votes to get into the poll.

The Pointers are currently ranked No. 2 in the North region for week eight. Concordia-Moorhead currently holds the No. 1 spot in the regional poll with a 14-0-1 record.

The Pointers will return to action on Thursday, Nov. 5, when they will host a second round WIAC tournament match against the lowest remaining team. The Pointers have received a first round bye in the tournament after winning the WIAC regular season title.