Women’s Soccer Fifth In First RPI Of Season

9/17/2018 7:04:00 PM | Women's Soccer

INDIANAPOLIS – The NC State women's soccer team checked in at No. 5 in the first RPI (rating percentage index) of the season, as released by the organization on Monday afternoon. Its placement is the highest the program has ever received in an RPI.

The Wolfpack is the highest-ranked ACC team in the poll, which evaluates wins and losses as well as strength of schedule. The average RPI of teams that NC State has faced so far is 71, with three of those opponents listed among the top 30.

The squad compiled a 7-1-1 record in nonconference play, highlighted by four wins over 2017 NCAA Tournament teams and a perfect 4-0 record on the road.

NC State opens ACC play Thursday when it welcomes Wake Forest, who is currently receiving votes for the top 25 of the national polls, to Dail Soccer Stadium for a 7 p.m. contest. The match will be broadcast on the ACC Network Extra.