Gannon women’s soccer ranked eighth in Atlantic Region in first NCAA Division II NPI
Gannon University Athletics reported on Oct. 12, 2026, that the Golden Knights sit eighth in the Atlantic Region and 51st nationally in the inaugural NCAA Division II National Power Index (NPI) for women’s soccer. The team is 9-2-2 overall and returns to play at Adelphi on Oct. 14, 2026.
Gannon University Athletics reported on Oct. 12, 2026, that the Gannon women’s soccer team is ranked eighth in the Atlantic Region and fifth among Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference teams in the first NCAA Division II National Power Index (NPI) release. The Golden Knights, coached by Colin Petersen, are listed 51st nationally with an NPI value of 55.634 and hold a 9-2-2 overall record and a 9-2-1 mark in PSAC play.
The NCAA’s new NPI — adopted for the 2026–27 season and described by the NCAA as a data-driven formula considering wins, losses, strength of schedule and opponent quality — will publish men’s and women’s soccer rankings weekly through Oct. 26 and then daily on weekdays. Gannon returns to play Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Adelphi in a non-conference match beginning at noon, per Gannon University Athletics.
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