For the second
time this season, the Trojans are ranked in NAIA Region III Top 10.
Region III is one of the toughest regions in the NAIA boasting four
teams that are nationally ranked in the latest NAIA poll. Minot State
dropped out of the region rankings and Dakota State stepped into the #10
slot. The Trojans are also in sole possession of 2nd place in the DAC
with a ½ game lead of Minot State and 1 ½ game behind nationally ranked
Dickinson State.
This weekend,
the Trojans will face crucial matches for the season, hosting DAC’s
third place Minot State and first place Dickinson State. The Trojans
are 6-2 in DAC conference with their only two losses coming from Minot
State and Dickinson State on the road. This weekend's matches will
impact the positions for the upcoming DAC conference postseason
tournament which occurs in early November.
Here is the
latest NAIA Region III rankings released on October 10, 2005:
1. National American (19-0)
2. Dickinson State (14-2)
3. Dordt (24-2)
4. Hastings (25-4)
5. Northwestern (IA) (21-5)
6. Briar Cliff (18-3)
7. Doane (12-9)
8. Morningside (16-10)
9. Concordia (Neb.) (20-6)
10.
Dakota State (10-10)
Nick Huntimer,
Dakota State Sports Information
