North Carolina State University Athletics
Wolfpack Finishes In Top 25 For Third Straight Year, Earns Program-Best RPI
12/13/2018 11:19:00 AM | Women's Soccer
RALEIGH - The NC State women's soccer team earned a spot in the final national rankings for the third consecutive year, finishing 21st on TopDrawerSoccer and 22nd on United Soccer Coaches.
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The Wolfpack additionally finished 18th in the NCAA's final RPI (rating percentage index), setting its best mark in program history since the NCAA began archiving the stat in 2000.
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This is the first time since 1990-92 that the program has landed in the final national rankings in three straight seasons, and its RPI is a five-spot improvement from last year's placement of 23 (a previous program best).
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The squad played the sixth-toughest overall schedule in the nation, including the toughest nonconference schedule in the NCAA.
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NC State (11-7-4) concluded its season with its second Sweet 16 appearance in three years. Its record featured five wins/ties against top 20 opponents, as 2018 was the third consecutive season with 10+ wins.
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The Pack earned its third straight NCAA Championship berth for the first time since the 1994-96 seasons, and hosted the NCAA First Round for the second year in a row.
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For more on the team's 2018 season, check out A Season To Celebrate.
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The Wolfpack additionally finished 18th in the NCAA's final RPI (rating percentage index), setting its best mark in program history since the NCAA began archiving the stat in 2000.
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This is the first time since 1990-92 that the program has landed in the final national rankings in three straight seasons, and its RPI is a five-spot improvement from last year's placement of 23 (a previous program best).
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The squad played the sixth-toughest overall schedule in the nation, including the toughest nonconference schedule in the NCAA.
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NC State (11-7-4) concluded its season with its second Sweet 16 appearance in three years. Its record featured five wins/ties against top 20 opponents, as 2018 was the third consecutive season with 10+ wins.
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The Pack earned its third straight NCAA Championship berth for the first time since the 1994-96 seasons, and hosted the NCAA First Round for the second year in a row.
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For more on the team's 2018 season, check out A Season To Celebrate.
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