Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Nationals Bids Announced!
Congradualations to all the team selected to play at Nationals!
Article Link: http://ncrha.org/article.php?article_id=54227
Division I
* Arizona State
* Cal Poly SLO
* Central Florida
* Central Michigan
* Colorado State
* Eastern Michigan
* Florida Atlantic
* Lindenwood
* Long Beach State
* Michigan State
* Missouri - Columbia
* Missouri - St. Louis
* NC State
* North Texas
* Ohio State
* Rhode Island
* Rutgers
* Stony Brook
* SUNY - Buffalo
* Towson
* UC Santa Barbara
* UCONN
* UNLV
* West Point
* Alternate 1 - Hofstra
* Alternate 2 - Sam Houston
* Alternate 3 - Michigan
Division II
* California
* Chico State
* Cincinnati
* George Mason
* Grand Valley State
* Kennessaw State
* Metro State
* Missouri State
* Neumann
* Rowan
* SIU - Edwardsville
* Stephen F Austin
* SUNY - Brockport
* Tampa
* UC San Diego
* West Chester
* Alternate 1 - Missouri S&T
* Alternate 2 - Miami
* Alternate 3 - St. Louis (SLU)
* Alternate 4 - Temple
Junior College Division
* Citrus
* Saddleback
* Schoolcraft
* St. Charles CC
* St. Louis CC
* Suffolk CC
* Alternate - West Valley
B Division
* Arizona State
* Central Florida
* Central Michigan
* Colorado State
* Lindenwood Gold
* Michigan State
* Penn State
* St. Charles
* SUNY - Buffalo
* Texas A&M
* UC Santa Barbara Gold
* West Chester
* Alternate 1 - North Texas
* Alternate 2 - Saddleback
* Alternate 3 - St. Louis CC
* Alternate 4 - Temple
Article Link: http://ncrha.org/article.php?article_id=54227
Division I
* Arizona State
* Cal Poly SLO
* Central Florida
* Central Michigan
* Colorado State
* Eastern Michigan
* Florida Atlantic
* Lindenwood
* Long Beach State
* Michigan State
* Missouri - Columbia
* Missouri - St. Louis
* NC State
* North Texas
* Ohio State
* Rhode Island
* Rutgers
* Stony Brook
* SUNY - Buffalo
* Towson
* UC Santa Barbara
* UCONN
* UNLV
* West Point
* Alternate 1 - Hofstra
* Alternate 2 - Sam Houston
* Alternate 3 - Michigan
Division II
* California
* Chico State
* Cincinnati
* George Mason
* Grand Valley State
* Kennessaw State
* Metro State
* Missouri State
* Neumann
* Rowan
* SIU - Edwardsville
* Stephen F Austin
* SUNY - Brockport
* Tampa
* UC San Diego
* West Chester
* Alternate 1 - Missouri S&T
* Alternate 2 - Miami
* Alternate 3 - St. Louis (SLU)
* Alternate 4 - Temple
Junior College Division
* Citrus
* Saddleback
* Schoolcraft
* St. Charles CC
* St. Louis CC
* Suffolk CC
* Alternate - West Valley
B Division
* Arizona State
* Central Florida
* Central Michigan
* Colorado State
* Lindenwood Gold
* Michigan State
* Penn State
* St. Charles
* SUNY - Buffalo
* Texas A&M
* UC Santa Barbara Gold
* West Chester
* Alternate 1 - North Texas
* Alternate 2 - Saddleback
* Alternate 3 - St. Louis CC
* Alternate 4 - Temple
DI National Rankings - 3/09/2010
#1- Lindenwood University - 2518.80
#2- University at Buffalo - 2253.65
#3- Michigan State University - 2112.90
#4- University of North Texas - 2044.89
#5- University of Missouri-St. Louis - 2041.47
#6- Florida Atlantic University - 1992.93
#7- Arizona State University - 1975.93
#8- University of Nevada, Las Vegas - 1942.39
#9- Long Beach State University - 1855.34
#10- University of Rhode Island - 1855.23
#11- University of Louisiana-Layfeyette - 1840.13
#12- Rutgers University - 1830.15
#13- Central Michigan University - 1811.44
#14- University of Central Florida - 1803.40
#15- The Ohio State University - 1769.92
#16- United States Military Academy, West Point - 1762.49
#17- Colorado State University - 1756.71
#18- University of California, Santa Barbara - 1663.07
#19- North Carolina State University - 1651.28
#20- Eastern Michigan University - 1645.69
#21- Louisiana Statue University - 1642.31
#22- University of Connecticut - 1635.46
#23- Stony Brook University - 1621.74
#24- Towson University - 1593.64
#25- University of Missouri - 1550.83
#2- University at Buffalo - 2253.65
#3- Michigan State University - 2112.90
#4- University of North Texas - 2044.89
#5- University of Missouri-St. Louis - 2041.47
#6- Florida Atlantic University - 1992.93
#7- Arizona State University - 1975.93
#8- University of Nevada, Las Vegas - 1942.39
#9- Long Beach State University - 1855.34
#10- University of Rhode Island - 1855.23
#11- University of Louisiana-Layfeyette - 1840.13
#12- Rutgers University - 1830.15
#13- Central Michigan University - 1811.44
#14- University of Central Florida - 1803.40
#15- The Ohio State University - 1769.92
#16- United States Military Academy, West Point - 1762.49
#17- Colorado State University - 1756.71
#18- University of California, Santa Barbara - 1663.07
#19- North Carolina State University - 1651.28
#20- Eastern Michigan University - 1645.69
#21- Louisiana Statue University - 1642.31
#22- University of Connecticut - 1635.46
#23- Stony Brook University - 1621.74
#24- Towson University - 1593.64
#25- University of Missouri - 1550.83
DII National Rankings - 3/09/2010
#1 - West Chester University - 2029.65
#2 - University of Tampa - 1966.80
#3 - Grand Valley State University - 1934.23
#4- SUNY Brockport - 1894.03
#5- Neumann University - 1860.15
#6- Rowan University - 1860.06
#7- SF Austin State - 1799.73
#8- University of California, San Diego - 1757.26
#9- University of Cincinnati - 1715.69
#10- Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville - 1707.39
#11- Kennesaw State University - 1697.20
#12- Missouri State University - 1697.16
#13- George Mason University - 1681.69
#14- Metropolitan State College of Denver - 1671.43
#15- University of Miami - 1660.26
#16- Truman State University - 1602.08
#17- Temple University - 1550.76
#18- University of Missouri S&T - 1538.25
#19- Slippery Rock University - 1527.34
#20- Saint Louis University - 1505.99
#21- California State University, Chico - 1497.96
#22- University of Texas, Arlington - 1491.67
#23- University of California, Davis - 1484.86
#24- Shippensburg University - 1481.79
#25- University of Northern Colorado - 1477.64
#2 - University of Tampa - 1966.80
#3 - Grand Valley State University - 1934.23
#4- SUNY Brockport - 1894.03
#5- Neumann University - 1860.15
#6- Rowan University - 1860.06
#7- SF Austin State - 1799.73
#8- University of California, San Diego - 1757.26
#9- University of Cincinnati - 1715.69
#10- Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville - 1707.39
#11- Kennesaw State University - 1697.20
#12- Missouri State University - 1697.16
#13- George Mason University - 1681.69
#14- Metropolitan State College of Denver - 1671.43
#15- University of Miami - 1660.26
#16- Truman State University - 1602.08
#17- Temple University - 1550.76
#18- University of Missouri S&T - 1538.25
#19- Slippery Rock University - 1527.34
#20- Saint Louis University - 1505.99
#21- California State University, Chico - 1497.96
#22- University of Texas, Arlington - 1491.67
#23- University of California, Davis - 1484.86
#24- Shippensburg University - 1481.79
#25- University of Northern Colorado - 1477.64
Junior College Rankings - 3/09/2010
#1- St. Charles Community College - 1767.82
#2- Saddleback College - 1685.04
#3- Citrus College - 1666.90
#4- St. Louis Community College - 1539.86
#5- Schoolcraft Community College - 1457.56
#2- Saddleback College - 1685.04
#3- Citrus College - 1666.90
#4- St. Louis Community College - 1539.86
#5- Schoolcraft Community College - 1457.56
B Division Rankings - 3/09/10
#1- Arizona State University - 1798.73
#2- Lindenwood University Gold - 1789.89
#3- Michigan State University - 1775.38
#4- Penn State University - 1760.61
#5- University at Buffalo - 1750.71
#6- West Chester University - 1696.48
#7- UC Santa Barbara Gold - 1674.94
#8- Colorado State University - 1585.15
#9- University of Central Florida - 1583.44
#10- Saddleback College - 1544.69
#11- St. Charles Community College - 1519.45
#12- Lindenwood University Black - 1487.43
#13- Temple University - 1474.23
#14- Grand Valley State University - 1462.06
#15- Texas A&M University - 1459.87
#16- Central Michigan University - 1423.48
#17- University of North Texas - 1387.84
#18- Kennesaw State University - 1358.26
#19- St. Louis Community College - 1329.60
#20- University of Michigan - 1329.26
#2- Lindenwood University Gold - 1789.89
#3- Michigan State University - 1775.38
#4- Penn State University - 1760.61
#5- University at Buffalo - 1750.71
#6- West Chester University - 1696.48
#7- UC Santa Barbara Gold - 1674.94
#8- Colorado State University - 1585.15
#9- University of Central Florida - 1583.44
#10- Saddleback College - 1544.69
#11- St. Charles Community College - 1519.45
#12- Lindenwood University Black - 1487.43
#13- Temple University - 1474.23
#14- Grand Valley State University - 1462.06
#15- Texas A&M University - 1459.87
#16- Central Michigan University - 1423.48
#17- University of North Texas - 1387.84
#18- Kennesaw State University - 1358.26
#19- St. Louis Community College - 1329.60
#20- University of Michigan - 1329.26
Monday, March 1, 2010
DI National Rankings - 3/01/2010
#1- Lindenwood University - 2518.80
#2- University at Buffalo - 2141.66
#3- Michigan State University - 2112.90
#4- Arizona State University - 2086.88
#5- University of North Texas - 2044.89
#6- University of Missouri-St. Louis - 2041.47
#7- Florida Atlantic University - 1992.93
#8- University of Louisiana-Layfeyette - 1840.13
#9- University of Rhode Island - 1839.45
#10- Rutgers University - 1830.15
#11- University of Nevada, Las Vegas - 1812.04
#12- Central Michigan University - 1811.44
#13- University of Central Florida - 1803.40
#14- United States Military Academy, West Point - 1792.26
#15- The Ohio State University - 1769.92
#16- Colorado State University - 1756.71
#17- Long Beach State University - 1751.25
#18- Towson University - 1674.39
#19- North Carolina State University - 1651.28
#20- Eastern Michigan University - 1645.69
#21- Louisiana Statue University - 1642.31
#22- University of California, Santa Barbara - 1640.68
#23- University of Connecticut - 1625.40
#24- Stony Brook University - 1605.06
#25- University of Missouri - 1550.83
#2- University at Buffalo - 2141.66
#3- Michigan State University - 2112.90
#4- Arizona State University - 2086.88
#5- University of North Texas - 2044.89
#6- University of Missouri-St. Louis - 2041.47
#7- Florida Atlantic University - 1992.93
#8- University of Louisiana-Layfeyette - 1840.13
#9- University of Rhode Island - 1839.45
#10- Rutgers University - 1830.15
#11- University of Nevada, Las Vegas - 1812.04
#12- Central Michigan University - 1811.44
#13- University of Central Florida - 1803.40
#14- United States Military Academy, West Point - 1792.26
#15- The Ohio State University - 1769.92
#16- Colorado State University - 1756.71
#17- Long Beach State University - 1751.25
#18- Towson University - 1674.39
#19- North Carolina State University - 1651.28
#20- Eastern Michigan University - 1645.69
#21- Louisiana Statue University - 1642.31
#22- University of California, Santa Barbara - 1640.68
#23- University of Connecticut - 1625.40
#24- Stony Brook University - 1605.06
#25- University of Missouri - 1550.83
DII National Rankings - 3/01/2010
#1 - University of Tampa - 1966.80
#2 - SUNY Brockport - 1954.56
#3 - Grand Valley State University - 1934.23
#4- West Chester University - 1893.85
#5- Neumann University - 1802.64
#6- Rowan University - 1800.86
#7- SF Austin State - 1799.73
#8- University of Cincinnati - 1715.69
#9- Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville - 1707.39
#10- Kennesaw State University - 1697.20
#11- Missouri State University - 1697.16
#12- George Mason University - 1681.69
#13- Metropolitan State College of Denver - 1671.43
#14- University of California, San Diego - 1665.61
#15- University of Miami - 1660.26
#16- Truman State University - 1602.08
#17- Shippensburg University - 1582.67
#18- Temple University - 1569.32
#19- University of Missouri S&T - 1538.25
#20- University of California - 1523.75
#21- University of California, Santa Cruz - 1512.99
#22- Saint Louis University - 1505.99
#23- Slippery Rock University - 1497.96
#24- University of California, Davis - 1495.37
#25- University of Texas, Arlington - 1491.67
#2 - SUNY Brockport - 1954.56
#3 - Grand Valley State University - 1934.23
#4- West Chester University - 1893.85
#5- Neumann University - 1802.64
#6- Rowan University - 1800.86
#7- SF Austin State - 1799.73
#8- University of Cincinnati - 1715.69
#9- Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville - 1707.39
#10- Kennesaw State University - 1697.20
#11- Missouri State University - 1697.16
#12- George Mason University - 1681.69
#13- Metropolitan State College of Denver - 1671.43
#14- University of California, San Diego - 1665.61
#15- University of Miami - 1660.26
#16- Truman State University - 1602.08
#17- Shippensburg University - 1582.67
#18- Temple University - 1569.32
#19- University of Missouri S&T - 1538.25
#20- University of California - 1523.75
#21- University of California, Santa Cruz - 1512.99
#22- Saint Louis University - 1505.99
#23- Slippery Rock University - 1497.96
#24- University of California, Davis - 1495.37
#25- University of Texas, Arlington - 1491.67
Junior College Rankings - 3/01/2010
#1- St. Charles Community College - 1800.07
#2- Saddleback College - 1685.04
#3- Citrus College - 1666.90
#4- St. Louis Community College - 1507.31
#5- Schoolcraft Community College - 1457.56
#2- Saddleback College - 1685.04
#3- Citrus College - 1666.90
#4- St. Louis Community College - 1507.31
#5- Schoolcraft Community College - 1457.56
B Division Rankings - 3/01/10
#1- Penn State University - 1835.44
#2- Lindenwood University Gold - 1789.89
#3- Michigan State University - 1775.38
#4- West Chester University - 1680.77
#5- Arizona State University - 1652.31
#6- UC Santa Barbara Gold - 1638.79
#7- Colorado State University - 1585.15
#8- University of Central Florida - 1583.44
#9- University at Buffalo - 1576.98
#10- Saddleback College - 1539.59
#11- St. Charles Community College - 1519.45
#12- Lindenwood University Black - 1487.43
#13- Grand Valley State University - 1462.06
#14- Texas A&M University - 1459.87
#15- Temple University - 1457.32
#16- Central Michigan University - 1423.48
#17- Suffolk County Community College - 1401.81
#18- University of North Texas - 1387.84
#19- Towson University - 1363.30
#20- Kennesaw State University - 1358.26
#2- Lindenwood University Gold - 1789.89
#3- Michigan State University - 1775.38
#4- West Chester University - 1680.77
#5- Arizona State University - 1652.31
#6- UC Santa Barbara Gold - 1638.79
#7- Colorado State University - 1585.15
#8- University of Central Florida - 1583.44
#9- University at Buffalo - 1576.98
#10- Saddleback College - 1539.59
#11- St. Charles Community College - 1519.45
#12- Lindenwood University Black - 1487.43
#13- Grand Valley State University - 1462.06
#14- Texas A&M University - 1459.87
#15- Temple University - 1457.32
#16- Central Michigan University - 1423.48
#17- Suffolk County Community College - 1401.81
#18- University of North Texas - 1387.84
#19- Towson University - 1363.30
#20- Kennesaw State University - 1358.26
Monday, February 22, 2010
DI National Rankings - 2/22/2010
#1- Lindenwood University - 2438.01
#2- University at Buffalo - 2141.66
#3- University of Missouri-St. Louis - 2108.18
#4- Arizona State University - 2086.88
#5- Michigan State University - 2041.81
#6- University of Louisiana-Layfeyette - 1977.44
#7- Central Michigan University - 1922.34
#8- University of Central Florida - 1857.92
#9- Florida Atlantic University - 1844.06
#10- University of Rhode Island - 1839.45
#11- University of North Texas - 1827.19
#12- University of Nevada, Las Vegas - 1812.04
#13- Rutgers University - 1795.99
#14- Colorado State University - 1756.71
#15- United States Military Academy, West Point - 1754.09
#16- The Ohio State University - 1753.11
#17- Long Beach State University - 1751.25
#18- North Carolina State University - 1745.63
#19- Towson University - 1732.04
#20- Louisiana Statue University - 1642.31
#21- University of California, Santa Barbara - 1640.68
#22- University of Connecticut - 1625.40
#23- Stony Brook University - 1605.06
#24- Eastern Michigan University - 1577.17
#25- University of Missouri - 1564.61
#2- University at Buffalo - 2141.66
#3- University of Missouri-St. Louis - 2108.18
#4- Arizona State University - 2086.88
#5- Michigan State University - 2041.81
#6- University of Louisiana-Layfeyette - 1977.44
#7- Central Michigan University - 1922.34
#8- University of Central Florida - 1857.92
#9- Florida Atlantic University - 1844.06
#10- University of Rhode Island - 1839.45
#11- University of North Texas - 1827.19
#12- University of Nevada, Las Vegas - 1812.04
#13- Rutgers University - 1795.99
#14- Colorado State University - 1756.71
#15- United States Military Academy, West Point - 1754.09
#16- The Ohio State University - 1753.11
#17- Long Beach State University - 1751.25
#18- North Carolina State University - 1745.63
#19- Towson University - 1732.04
#20- Louisiana Statue University - 1642.31
#21- University of California, Santa Barbara - 1640.68
#22- University of Connecticut - 1625.40
#23- Stony Brook University - 1605.06
#24- Eastern Michigan University - 1577.17
#25- University of Missouri - 1564.61
DII National Rankings - 2/22/2010
#1 - SUNY Brockport - 1954.56
#2 - West Chester University - 1893.85
#3 - Grand Valley State University - 1882.66
#4- University of Tampa - 1847.74
#5- Neumann University - 1802.64
#6- Rowan University - 1800.86
#7- SF Austin State - 1753.12
#8- University of Cincinnati - 1732.01
#9- Missouri State University - 1711.19
#10- University of Miami - 1681.71
#11- University of California, San Diego - 1665.61
#12- George Mason University - 1663.17
#13- Metropolitan State College of Denver - 1635.34
#14- Kennesaw State University - 1631.31
#15- Truman State University - 1622.61
#16- Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville - 1603.88
#17- Shippensburg University - 1582.67
#18- Temple University - 1569.32
#19- University of Missouri S&T - 1557.52
#20- Saint Louis University - 1529.27
#21- University of California - 1523.75
#22- University of Northern Colorado - 1521.11
#23- University of California, Santa Cruz - 1512.99
#24- Slippery Rock University - 1497.96
#25- University of California, Davis - 1495.37
#2 - West Chester University - 1893.85
#3 - Grand Valley State University - 1882.66
#4- University of Tampa - 1847.74
#5- Neumann University - 1802.64
#6- Rowan University - 1800.86
#7- SF Austin State - 1753.12
#8- University of Cincinnati - 1732.01
#9- Missouri State University - 1711.19
#10- University of Miami - 1681.71
#11- University of California, San Diego - 1665.61
#12- George Mason University - 1663.17
#13- Metropolitan State College of Denver - 1635.34
#14- Kennesaw State University - 1631.31
#15- Truman State University - 1622.61
#16- Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville - 1603.88
#17- Shippensburg University - 1582.67
#18- Temple University - 1569.32
#19- University of Missouri S&T - 1557.52
#20- Saint Louis University - 1529.27
#21- University of California - 1523.75
#22- University of Northern Colorado - 1521.11
#23- University of California, Santa Cruz - 1512.99
#24- Slippery Rock University - 1497.96
#25- University of California, Davis - 1495.37
Junior College Rankings - 2/22/2010
#1- St. Charles Community College - 1800.07
#2- Saddleback College - 1685.04
#3- Citrus College - 1666.90
#4- St. Louis Community College - 1507.31
#5- Schoolcraft Community College - 1457.56
#2- Saddleback College - 1685.04
#3- Citrus College - 1666.90
#4- St. Louis Community College - 1507.31
#5- Schoolcraft Community College - 1457.56
B Division Rankings - 2/22/10
#1- Penn State University - 1835.44
#2- Lindenwood University Gold - 1789.89
#3- Michigan State University - 1724.54
#4- West Chester University - 1680.77
#5- Arizona State University - 1652.31
#6- UC Santa Barbara Gold - 1638.79
#7- University of Central Florida - 1583.44
#8- Colorado State University - 1576.36
#9- University at Buffalo - 1541.99
#10- Saddleback College - 1539.59
#11- St. Charles Community College - 1519.45
#12- Lindenwood University Black - 1487.43
#13- Grand Valley State University - 1485.10
#14- Temple University - 1457.32
#15- University of North Texas - 1446.15
#16- Suffolk County Community College - 1401.81
#17- Central Michigan University - 1398.35
#18- Towson University - 1393.42
#19- University of Michigan - 1382.20
#20- Kennesaw State University - 1358.26
#2- Lindenwood University Gold - 1789.89
#3- Michigan State University - 1724.54
#4- West Chester University - 1680.77
#5- Arizona State University - 1652.31
#6- UC Santa Barbara Gold - 1638.79
#7- University of Central Florida - 1583.44
#8- Colorado State University - 1576.36
#9- University at Buffalo - 1541.99
#10- Saddleback College - 1539.59
#11- St. Charles Community College - 1519.45
#12- Lindenwood University Black - 1487.43
#13- Grand Valley State University - 1485.10
#14- Temple University - 1457.32
#15- University of North Texas - 1446.15
#16- Suffolk County Community College - 1401.81
#17- Central Michigan University - 1398.35
#18- Towson University - 1393.42
#19- University of Michigan - 1382.20
#20- Kennesaw State University - 1358.26
Monday, February 15, 2010
DI National Rankings - 2/15/2010
#1- Lindenwood University - 2363.18
#2- University of Missouri-St. Louis - 2222.36
#3- University at Buffalo - 2093.98
#4- Arizona State University - 2086.88
#5- Michigan State University - 2041.81
#6- University of Louisiana-Layfeyette - 1977.44
#7- Central Michigan University - 1922.34
#8- University of Central Florida - 1857.92
#9- University of Rhode Island - 1852.95
#10- Florida Atlantic University - 1844.06
#11- University of North Texas - 1827.19
#12- University of Nevada, Las Vegas - 1812.04
#13- Rutgers University - 1795.99
#14- Colorado State University - 1755.73
#15- United States Military Academy, West Point - 1754.09
#16- The Ohio State University - 1753.11
#17- North Carolina State University - 1745.63
#18- Towson University - 1732.04
#19- Long Beach State University - 1727.67
#20- University of Connecticut - 1647.17
#21- Louisiana Statue University - 1642.31
#22- UC Santa Barbara - 1640.68
#23- Stony Brook University - 1595.71
#24- Eastern Michigan University - 1577.17
#25- University of Missouri - 1553.96
#2- University of Missouri-St. Louis - 2222.36
#3- University at Buffalo - 2093.98
#4- Arizona State University - 2086.88
#5- Michigan State University - 2041.81
#6- University of Louisiana-Layfeyette - 1977.44
#7- Central Michigan University - 1922.34
#8- University of Central Florida - 1857.92
#9- University of Rhode Island - 1852.95
#10- Florida Atlantic University - 1844.06
#11- University of North Texas - 1827.19
#12- University of Nevada, Las Vegas - 1812.04
#13- Rutgers University - 1795.99
#14- Colorado State University - 1755.73
#15- United States Military Academy, West Point - 1754.09
#16- The Ohio State University - 1753.11
#17- North Carolina State University - 1745.63
#18- Towson University - 1732.04
#19- Long Beach State University - 1727.67
#20- University of Connecticut - 1647.17
#21- Louisiana Statue University - 1642.31
#22- UC Santa Barbara - 1640.68
#23- Stony Brook University - 1595.71
#24- Eastern Michigan University - 1577.17
#25- University of Missouri - 1553.96
DII National Rankings - 2/15/2010
#1 - SUNY Brockport - 1895.89
#2 - Grand Valley State University - 1882.66
#3 - West Chester University - 1876.65
#4- Rowan University - 1825.78
#5- University of Tampa - 1791.88
#6- SF Austin State - 1753.12
#7- University of Cincinnati - 1732.01
#8- Neumann University - 1719.76
#9- Missouri State University - 1705.61
#10- University of Miami - 1681.71
#11- UC San Diego - 1675.93
#12- George Mason University - 1629.12
#13- Kennesaw State University - 1628.79
#14- Metropolitan State College of Denver - 1614.68
#15- Saint Louis University - 1593.49
#16- Truman State University - 1586.48
#17- Temple University - 1569.32
#18- Shippensburg University - 1566.96
#19- University of California - 1551.57
#20- University of Northern Colorado - 1550.80
#21- Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville - 1533.88
#22- University of Missouri S&T - 1523.12
#23- Elon University - 1521.79
#24- University of Southern California - 1502.69
#25- Eastern Carolina University - 1498.43
#2 - Grand Valley State University - 1882.66
#3 - West Chester University - 1876.65
#4- Rowan University - 1825.78
#5- University of Tampa - 1791.88
#6- SF Austin State - 1753.12
#7- University of Cincinnati - 1732.01
#8- Neumann University - 1719.76
#9- Missouri State University - 1705.61
#10- University of Miami - 1681.71
#11- UC San Diego - 1675.93
#12- George Mason University - 1629.12
#13- Kennesaw State University - 1628.79
#14- Metropolitan State College of Denver - 1614.68
#15- Saint Louis University - 1593.49
#16- Truman State University - 1586.48
#17- Temple University - 1569.32
#18- Shippensburg University - 1566.96
#19- University of California - 1551.57
#20- University of Northern Colorado - 1550.80
#21- Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville - 1533.88
#22- University of Missouri S&T - 1523.12
#23- Elon University - 1521.79
#24- University of Southern California - 1502.69
#25- Eastern Carolina University - 1498.43
Junior College Rankings - 2/15/2010
#1- St. Charles Community College - 1761.89
#2- Saddleback College - 1728.48
#3- Citrus College - 1542.02
#4- St. Louis Community College - 1482.24
#5- Schoolcraft Community College - 1457.56
#2- Saddleback College - 1728.48
#3- Citrus College - 1542.02
#4- St. Louis Community College - 1482.24
#5- Schoolcraft Community College - 1457.56
B Division Rankings - 2/15/10
#1- Penn State University - 1835.44
#2- Lindenwood University Gold - 1779.12
#3- Michigan State University - 1724.54
#4- West Chester University - 1661.66
#5- Arizona State University - 1597.88
#6- University of Central Florida - 1583.44
#7- UC Santa Barbara Gold - 1581.15
#8- Saddleback College - 1562.36
#9- Colorado State University - 1556.22
#10- University at Buffalo - 1541.99
#11- St. Charles Community College - 1514.29
#12- Grand Valley State University - 1485.10
#13- Lindenwood University Black - 1459.50
#14- Temple University - 1457.32
#15- University of North Texas - 1446.15
#16- Suffolk County Community College - 1401.23
#17- Central Michigan University - 1398.35
#18- Towson University - 1393.42
#19- University of Michigan - 1382.20
#20- Kennesaw State University - 1358.26
#2- Lindenwood University Gold - 1779.12
#3- Michigan State University - 1724.54
#4- West Chester University - 1661.66
#5- Arizona State University - 1597.88
#6- University of Central Florida - 1583.44
#7- UC Santa Barbara Gold - 1581.15
#8- Saddleback College - 1562.36
#9- Colorado State University - 1556.22
#10- University at Buffalo - 1541.99
#11- St. Charles Community College - 1514.29
#12- Grand Valley State University - 1485.10
#13- Lindenwood University Black - 1459.50
#14- Temple University - 1457.32
#15- University of North Texas - 1446.15
#16- Suffolk County Community College - 1401.23
#17- Central Michigan University - 1398.35
#18- Towson University - 1393.42
#19- University of Michigan - 1382.20
#20- Kennesaw State University - 1358.26
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
DI National Rankings - 2/10/2010
#1- Lindenwood University - 2363.18
#2- University of Missouri-St. Louis - 2222.36
#3- University at Buffalo - 2093.98
#4- Michigan State University - 2041.81
#5- Arizona State University - 2037.31
#6- University of Louisiana-Layfeyette - 1977.44
#7- Central Michigan University - 1922.34
#8- University of Central Florida - 1857.92
#9- University of Rhode Island - 1852.95
#10- Florida Atlantic University - 1844.06
#11- University of North Texas - 1827.19
#12- Rutgers University - 1795.99
#13- University of Nevada, Las Vegas - 1766.24
#14- United States Military Academy, West Point - 1754.09
#15- The Ohio State University - 1753.11
#16- North Carolina State University - 1745.63
#17- UC Santa Barbara - 1736.18
#18- Towson University - 1732.04
#19- Long Beach State University - 1702.48
#20- Colorado State University - 1701.84
#21- University of Connecticut - 1647.17
#22- Louisiana Statue University - 1642.31
#23- Sam Hoston State University - 1613.17
#24- Stony Brook University - 1595.71
#25- Eastern Michigan University - 1577.17
#2- University of Missouri-St. Louis - 2222.36
#3- University at Buffalo - 2093.98
#4- Michigan State University - 2041.81
#5- Arizona State University - 2037.31
#6- University of Louisiana-Layfeyette - 1977.44
#7- Central Michigan University - 1922.34
#8- University of Central Florida - 1857.92
#9- University of Rhode Island - 1852.95
#10- Florida Atlantic University - 1844.06
#11- University of North Texas - 1827.19
#12- Rutgers University - 1795.99
#13- University of Nevada, Las Vegas - 1766.24
#14- United States Military Academy, West Point - 1754.09
#15- The Ohio State University - 1753.11
#16- North Carolina State University - 1745.63
#17- UC Santa Barbara - 1736.18
#18- Towson University - 1732.04
#19- Long Beach State University - 1702.48
#20- Colorado State University - 1701.84
#21- University of Connecticut - 1647.17
#22- Louisiana Statue University - 1642.31
#23- Sam Hoston State University - 1613.17
#24- Stony Brook University - 1595.71
#25- Eastern Michigan University - 1577.17
DII National Rankings - 2/10/2010
#1- West Chester University - 1876.65
#2- Grand Valley State University - 1860.74
#3- SUNY Brockport - 1792.95
#4- University of Tampa - 1791.88
#5- Rowan University - 1767.75
#6- Neumann University - 1740.93
#7- University of Cincinnati - 1732.01
#8- SF Austin State - 1713.20
#9- Missouri State University - 1705.61
#10- University of Miami - 1681.71
#11- UC San Diego - 1675.93
#12- George Mason University - 1629.12
#13- Kennesaw State University - 1628.79
#14- Shippensburg University - 1615.15
#15- Metropolitan State College of Denver - 1614.68
#16- Saint Louis University - 1593.49
#17- Truman State University - 1586.48
#18- Temple University - 1578.43
#19- University of California - 1551.57
#20- University of Northern Colorado - 1550.80
#21- Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville - 1533.88
#22- University of Missouri S&T - 1523.12
#23- Elon University - 1521.79
#24- University of Texas - Arlington - 1519.94
#25- University of Southern California - 1502.69
#2- Grand Valley State University - 1860.74
#3- SUNY Brockport - 1792.95
#4- University of Tampa - 1791.88
#5- Rowan University - 1767.75
#6- Neumann University - 1740.93
#7- University of Cincinnati - 1732.01
#8- SF Austin State - 1713.20
#9- Missouri State University - 1705.61
#10- University of Miami - 1681.71
#11- UC San Diego - 1675.93
#12- George Mason University - 1629.12
#13- Kennesaw State University - 1628.79
#14- Shippensburg University - 1615.15
#15- Metropolitan State College of Denver - 1614.68
#16- Saint Louis University - 1593.49
#17- Truman State University - 1586.48
#18- Temple University - 1578.43
#19- University of California - 1551.57
#20- University of Northern Colorado - 1550.80
#21- Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville - 1533.88
#22- University of Missouri S&T - 1523.12
#23- Elon University - 1521.79
#24- University of Texas - Arlington - 1519.94
#25- University of Southern California - 1502.69
Junior College Rankings - 2/10/2010
#1- St. Charles Community College - 1761.89
#2- Saddleback College - 1728.48
#3- Citrus College - 1523.42
#4- St. Louis Community College - 1482.24
#5- West Valley Junior College - 1449.99
#2- Saddleback College - 1728.48
#3- Citrus College - 1523.42
#4- St. Louis Community College - 1482.24
#5- West Valley Junior College - 1449.99
B Division Rankings - 2/10/10
#1- Penn State University - 1835.44
#2- Lindenwood University Gold - 1779.12
#3- Michigan State University - 1695.20
#4- West Chester University - 1661.66
#5- Arizona State University - 1597.88
#6- University of Central Florida - 1583.44
#7- UC Santa Barbara Gold - 1581.15
#8- Saddleback College - 1562.36
#9- Colorado State University - 1556.22
#10- University at Buffalo - 1541.99
#11- Grand Valley State University - 1534.40
#12- St. Charles Community College - 1514.29
#13- Lindenwood University Black - 1459.50
#14- Temple University - 1457.32
#15- Central Michigan University - 1425.56
#16- Suffolk County Community College - 1401.23
#17- Towson University - 1393.42
#18- University of Michigan - 1382.20
#19- University of North Texas - 1374.03
#20- Kennesaw State University - 1358.26
#2- Lindenwood University Gold - 1779.12
#3- Michigan State University - 1695.20
#4- West Chester University - 1661.66
#5- Arizona State University - 1597.88
#6- University of Central Florida - 1583.44
#7- UC Santa Barbara Gold - 1581.15
#8- Saddleback College - 1562.36
#9- Colorado State University - 1556.22
#10- University at Buffalo - 1541.99
#11- Grand Valley State University - 1534.40
#12- St. Charles Community College - 1514.29
#13- Lindenwood University Black - 1459.50
#14- Temple University - 1457.32
#15- Central Michigan University - 1425.56
#16- Suffolk County Community College - 1401.23
#17- Towson University - 1393.42
#18- University of Michigan - 1382.20
#19- University of North Texas - 1374.03
#20- Kennesaw State University - 1358.26
Monday, February 8, 2010
Rankings Delay
We are currently awaiting results from the SCHL Event in New Orleans before posting the rankings.
Monday, February 1, 2010
The Rankings Updated & Explained
The Rankings have been updated to reflect last weekends action. There are still some scores missing from the GPCIHL, these will be added into next weekends rankings, unless St. Charles lost to St. Louis.
Additionally, viewing the comments the last few weeks, I feel it is time to re-post how the rankings are being calculated so that we can cut down some of the bickering that has been going on about teams not being ranked (Ball State) and teams being ranked ahead of one another (Brockport vs West Chester). The Rankings are not meant to show who the best team is over the past 1-2 weeks, but rather, who the best team has been over the entire season. Last weekend, just based on rankings alone, 93% of higher ranked teams won their games. To me this is a very high number, that shows the rankings are pretty accurate. So please, review what is posted below and avoid the bickering that has been going on.
Enjoy!
How the Rankings are calculated: (As Originally Posted)
Since the conclusion of the season both founders set out to find the best solution to answer the age old question, “Who’s #1?” After much search, the answer was to use a mathematical formula to calculate the answer. Removing the human element from the voting would likely result in less biased rankings towards individual teams and regions.
The solution would be found in the ELO chess rating system. They system was created to rank chess players by another means that wins, losses and draws. The system uses a mathematical formula to reward each person for impressive feats and punish them for lesser impressive feats. Because chess and inline hockey are two different animals, the general equation had to be changed to allow for more hockeys related factors into the equation.
Using the FIFA Women’s World Rankings as a guideline (Elo Based), we managed to change the rankings to suit the nature of our sport. The rankings include the importance of the game, the outcome of the game, the expected result of the game, and the goal differential of the game when calculating a result. To better explain the way the rankings work I give you the following examples (all team start with a ranking of 1500):
Lindenwood University (1500) vs. UMSL (1500): If Lindenwood won the regular season game 4-3; they would be awarded 15 points for the victory and UMSL would be docked 15 points. However, if the game was won 12-2, Lindenwood would earn 39.38 points for the victory and UMSL would be docked 39.38 points. Additionally, the importance of the game could change, using the national title game as the example, with both teams having equal ratings Lindenwood would be awarded 52.5 points for a 6-3 win.
However, as you could assume, two teams having the same rating would be rare. Each teams point total carries over from one week to the next and from one season to the next. The following is a example of two teams with different point values and the different results it can produce.
Lindenwood University (1746.38) vs. Illinois State (1360.88): There are a few things that you can determine because of the vast difference in each teams rating (385.5). The first is that Lindenwood is expected to win the game. The second is that Illinois State winning the game would be a much bigger accomplishment that Lindenwood winning the game. The maximum points Lindenwood can earn from this game is 7.72, which would mean they won by at least 10 goals. However, on the flip side, if Illinois State was to win the game by at least 10 goals they could earn as many as 71.03 points. This is based on the projection that Lindenwood would win the match-up 90% of the time.
As the two examples show, there are a bunch of positives when using this system. For starters, once a team has achieved a high rating, it becomes difficult for them to increase it without playing a higher level of competition. This rewards regions that have more competitive teams. It also rewards teams who travel out of the region and win games against other higher rated teams. For example, last season, Towson and Army both played James Madison who would have had a higher rating that both visiting teams. In the games, Army and Towson both won handily and would have increased their ratings while negatively hurting James Madison. But, the hidden bonus is they now can bring those rating points back into their region. Those points then become spread out over the entire region as the season progresses and teams win and lose.
For the ratings system to work, each game has to have a certain amount of value attached to it. In the system we will be using five different levels to rate the importance of any give game. The first level is the lowest level of importance; it contains all pre-season exhibition games. The second level includes all regular-season regional games, as well as cross-divisional exhibition games. Level three includes all cross-regional games and invitational based tournaments, like WinterFest. The fourth level includes all regional playoff games and the fifth and final level includes all national playoff games.
Additionally, viewing the comments the last few weeks, I feel it is time to re-post how the rankings are being calculated so that we can cut down some of the bickering that has been going on about teams not being ranked (Ball State) and teams being ranked ahead of one another (Brockport vs West Chester). The Rankings are not meant to show who the best team is over the past 1-2 weeks, but rather, who the best team has been over the entire season. Last weekend, just based on rankings alone, 93% of higher ranked teams won their games. To me this is a very high number, that shows the rankings are pretty accurate. So please, review what is posted below and avoid the bickering that has been going on.
Enjoy!
How the Rankings are calculated: (As Originally Posted)
Since the conclusion of the season both founders set out to find the best solution to answer the age old question, “Who’s #1?” After much search, the answer was to use a mathematical formula to calculate the answer. Removing the human element from the voting would likely result in less biased rankings towards individual teams and regions.
The solution would be found in the ELO chess rating system. They system was created to rank chess players by another means that wins, losses and draws. The system uses a mathematical formula to reward each person for impressive feats and punish them for lesser impressive feats. Because chess and inline hockey are two different animals, the general equation had to be changed to allow for more hockeys related factors into the equation.
Using the FIFA Women’s World Rankings as a guideline (Elo Based), we managed to change the rankings to suit the nature of our sport. The rankings include the importance of the game, the outcome of the game, the expected result of the game, and the goal differential of the game when calculating a result. To better explain the way the rankings work I give you the following examples (all team start with a ranking of 1500):
Lindenwood University (1500) vs. UMSL (1500): If Lindenwood won the regular season game 4-3; they would be awarded 15 points for the victory and UMSL would be docked 15 points. However, if the game was won 12-2, Lindenwood would earn 39.38 points for the victory and UMSL would be docked 39.38 points. Additionally, the importance of the game could change, using the national title game as the example, with both teams having equal ratings Lindenwood would be awarded 52.5 points for a 6-3 win.
However, as you could assume, two teams having the same rating would be rare. Each teams point total carries over from one week to the next and from one season to the next. The following is a example of two teams with different point values and the different results it can produce.
Lindenwood University (1746.38) vs. Illinois State (1360.88): There are a few things that you can determine because of the vast difference in each teams rating (385.5). The first is that Lindenwood is expected to win the game. The second is that Illinois State winning the game would be a much bigger accomplishment that Lindenwood winning the game. The maximum points Lindenwood can earn from this game is 7.72, which would mean they won by at least 10 goals. However, on the flip side, if Illinois State was to win the game by at least 10 goals they could earn as many as 71.03 points. This is based on the projection that Lindenwood would win the match-up 90% of the time.
As the two examples show, there are a bunch of positives when using this system. For starters, once a team has achieved a high rating, it becomes difficult for them to increase it without playing a higher level of competition. This rewards regions that have more competitive teams. It also rewards teams who travel out of the region and win games against other higher rated teams. For example, last season, Towson and Army both played James Madison who would have had a higher rating that both visiting teams. In the games, Army and Towson both won handily and would have increased their ratings while negatively hurting James Madison. But, the hidden bonus is they now can bring those rating points back into their region. Those points then become spread out over the entire region as the season progresses and teams win and lose.
For the ratings system to work, each game has to have a certain amount of value attached to it. In the system we will be using five different levels to rate the importance of any give game. The first level is the lowest level of importance; it contains all pre-season exhibition games. The second level includes all regular-season regional games, as well as cross-divisional exhibition games. Level three includes all cross-regional games and invitational based tournaments, like WinterFest. The fourth level includes all regional playoff games and the fifth and final level includes all national playoff games.
DI National Rankings - 2/1/2010
#1- Lindenwood University - 2275.70
#2- University at Buffalo - 2161.27
#3- Michigan State University - 2118.06
#4- Arizona State University - 2037.31
#5- University of Missouri-St. Louis - 2028.42
#6- Central Michigan University - 2004.44
#7- University of Louisiana-Layfeyette - 1977.44
#8- University of Rhode Island - 1911.11
#9- University of North Texas - 1882.97
#10- University of Central Florida - 1832.61
#11- Rutgers University - 1795.99
#12- Florida Atlantic University - 1776.67
#13- University of Nevada, Las Vegas - 1766.24
#14- United States Military Academy, West Point - 1654.09
#15- The Ohio State University - 1753.11
#16- North Carolina State University - 1751.95
#17- UC Santa Barbara - 1736.18
#18- Towson University - 1732.04
#19- Long Beach State University - 1702.48
#20- Louisiana Statue University - 1688.16
#21- Colorado State University - 1683.10
#22- University of Connecticut - 1647.17
#23- Sam Hoston State University - 1613.17
#24- Eastern Michigan University - 1577.17
#25- University of Missouri - 1553.96
#2- University at Buffalo - 2161.27
#3- Michigan State University - 2118.06
#4- Arizona State University - 2037.31
#5- University of Missouri-St. Louis - 2028.42
#6- Central Michigan University - 2004.44
#7- University of Louisiana-Layfeyette - 1977.44
#8- University of Rhode Island - 1911.11
#9- University of North Texas - 1882.97
#10- University of Central Florida - 1832.61
#11- Rutgers University - 1795.99
#12- Florida Atlantic University - 1776.67
#13- University of Nevada, Las Vegas - 1766.24
#14- United States Military Academy, West Point - 1654.09
#15- The Ohio State University - 1753.11
#16- North Carolina State University - 1751.95
#17- UC Santa Barbara - 1736.18
#18- Towson University - 1732.04
#19- Long Beach State University - 1702.48
#20- Louisiana Statue University - 1688.16
#21- Colorado State University - 1683.10
#22- University of Connecticut - 1647.17
#23- Sam Hoston State University - 1613.17
#24- Eastern Michigan University - 1577.17
#25- University of Missouri - 1553.96
DII National Rankings - 2/1/2010
#1- West Chester University - 1876.65
#2- Grand Valley State University - 1852.69
#3- SUNY Brockport - 1792.95
#4- University of Tampa - 1791.88
#5- Rowan University - 1767.75
#6- Neumann University - 1740.93
#7- Missouri State University - 1705.61
#8- SF Austin State - 1701.74
#9- University of Cincinnati - 1700.82
#10- George Mason University - 1629.12
#11- Kennesaw State University - 1628.79
#12- Shippensburg University - 1615.15
#13- UC San Diego - 1608.97
#14- University of Miami - 1603.07
#15- Saint Louis University - 1593.49
#16- Truman State University - 1578.90
#17- Temple University - 1578.43
#18- Metropolitan State College of Denver - 1579.59
#19- University of California, Irvine - 1564.18
#20- University of Northern Colorado - 1555.82
#21- Western Carolina University - 1548.06
#22- Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville - 1533.88
#23- University of Southern California - 1529.43
#24- University of Missouri S&T - 1523.12
#25- Elon University - 1521.79
#2- Grand Valley State University - 1852.69
#3- SUNY Brockport - 1792.95
#4- University of Tampa - 1791.88
#5- Rowan University - 1767.75
#6- Neumann University - 1740.93
#7- Missouri State University - 1705.61
#8- SF Austin State - 1701.74
#9- University of Cincinnati - 1700.82
#10- George Mason University - 1629.12
#11- Kennesaw State University - 1628.79
#12- Shippensburg University - 1615.15
#13- UC San Diego - 1608.97
#14- University of Miami - 1603.07
#15- Saint Louis University - 1593.49
#16- Truman State University - 1578.90
#17- Temple University - 1578.43
#18- Metropolitan State College of Denver - 1579.59
#19- University of California, Irvine - 1564.18
#20- University of Northern Colorado - 1555.82
#21- Western Carolina University - 1548.06
#22- Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville - 1533.88
#23- University of Southern California - 1529.43
#24- University of Missouri S&T - 1523.12
#25- Elon University - 1521.79
Junior College Rankings - 2/1/2010
#1- St. Charles Community College - 1751.40
#2- Saddleback College - 1728.48
#3- Citrus College - 1523.42
#4- St. Louis Community College - 1492.73
#5- Suffolk County Community College - 1439.13
****St.Charles vs St. Louis Game Not Included****
#2- Saddleback College - 1728.48
#3- Citrus College - 1523.42
#4- St. Louis Community College - 1492.73
#5- Suffolk County Community College - 1439.13
****St.Charles vs St. Louis Game Not Included****
B Division Rankings - 2/1/10
#1- Penn State University - 1834.44
#2- Lindenwood University Gold - 1779.12
#3- Michigan State University - 1695.20
#4- West Chester University - 1661.66
#5- UC Santa Barbara Gold - 1601.05
#6- Colorado State University - 1566.05
#7- University at Buffalo - 1541.99
#8- Arizona State University - 1539.85
#9- University of Central Florida - 1533.76
#10- Grand Valley State University - 1524.67
#11- Saddleback College - 1521.48
#12- St. Charles Community College - 1514.29
#13- Lindenwood University Black - 1459.50
#14- Temple University - 1457.32
#15- Central Michigan University - 1425.56
#16- Suffolk County Community College - 1401.23
#17- Towson University - 1393.42
#18- University of Michigan - 1382.20
#19- Kennesaw State University - 1358.26
#20- University of North Texas - 1351.73
#2- Lindenwood University Gold - 1779.12
#3- Michigan State University - 1695.20
#4- West Chester University - 1661.66
#5- UC Santa Barbara Gold - 1601.05
#6- Colorado State University - 1566.05
#7- University at Buffalo - 1541.99
#8- Arizona State University - 1539.85
#9- University of Central Florida - 1533.76
#10- Grand Valley State University - 1524.67
#11- Saddleback College - 1521.48
#12- St. Charles Community College - 1514.29
#13- Lindenwood University Black - 1459.50
#14- Temple University - 1457.32
#15- Central Michigan University - 1425.56
#16- Suffolk County Community College - 1401.23
#17- Towson University - 1393.42
#18- University of Michigan - 1382.20
#19- Kennesaw State University - 1358.26
#20- University of North Texas - 1351.73
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
DI National Rankings - 1/26/2010
#1- Lindenwood University - 2275.70
#2- University at Buffalo - 2161.27
#3- Michigan State University - 2118.06
#4- Arizona State University - 2037.31
#5- University of Missouri-St. Louis - 2012.60
#6- Central Michigan University - 2004.44
#7- Towson University - 1919.78
#8- University of Rhode Island - 1911.11
#9- University of Louisiana-Layfeyette - 1909.91
#10- University of Central Florida - 1863.84
#11- The Ohio State University - 1799.00
#12- University of North Texas - 1791.71
#13- Florida Atlantic University - 1776.67
#14- University of Nevada, Las Vegas - 1766.24
#15- Rutgers University - 1743.45
#16- UC Santa Barbara - 1736.18
#17- Colorado State University - 1711.53
#18- Long Beach State University - 1702.48
#19- University of Missouri - 1679.45
#20- Sam Hoston State University - 1675.74
#21- North Carolina State University - 1659.27
#22- United States Military Academy, West Point - 1636.12
#23- Eastern Michigan University - 1577.17
#24- University of Texas, Dallas - 1555.70
#25- University of Connecticut - 1545.67
#2- University at Buffalo - 2161.27
#3- Michigan State University - 2118.06
#4- Arizona State University - 2037.31
#5- University of Missouri-St. Louis - 2012.60
#6- Central Michigan University - 2004.44
#7- Towson University - 1919.78
#8- University of Rhode Island - 1911.11
#9- University of Louisiana-Layfeyette - 1909.91
#10- University of Central Florida - 1863.84
#11- The Ohio State University - 1799.00
#12- University of North Texas - 1791.71
#13- Florida Atlantic University - 1776.67
#14- University of Nevada, Las Vegas - 1766.24
#15- Rutgers University - 1743.45
#16- UC Santa Barbara - 1736.18
#17- Colorado State University - 1711.53
#18- Long Beach State University - 1702.48
#19- University of Missouri - 1679.45
#20- Sam Hoston State University - 1675.74
#21- North Carolina State University - 1659.27
#22- United States Military Academy, West Point - 1636.12
#23- Eastern Michigan University - 1577.17
#24- University of Texas, Dallas - 1555.70
#25- University of Connecticut - 1545.67
DII National Rankings - 1/26/2010
#1- West Chester University - 1876.65
#2- Grand Valley State University - 1803.57
#3- SUNY Brockport - 1792.95
#4- University of Tampa - 1791.88
#5- Rowan University - 1767.75
#6- Neumann University - 1740.93
#7- University of Cincinnati - 1700.82
#8- Missouri State University - 1676.83
#9- SF Austin State - 1644.23
#10- George Mason University - 1629.12
#11- Shippensburg University - 1615.15
#12- Kennesaw State University - 1611.28
#13- UC San Diego - 1608.97
#14- University of Miami - 1572.83
#15- University of California, Irvine - 1564.18
#16- Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville - 1562.68
#17- Temple University - 1561.46
#18- Metro-State Denver - 1552.49
#19- Western Carolina University - 1548.06
#20- Saint Louis University - 1536.95
#21- Truman State University - 1532.21
#22- University of Southern California - 1529.43
#23- Elon University - 1521.79
#24- University of Texas, Arlington - 1516.31
#25- University of Missouri S&T - 1506.18
#2- Grand Valley State University - 1803.57
#3- SUNY Brockport - 1792.95
#4- University of Tampa - 1791.88
#5- Rowan University - 1767.75
#6- Neumann University - 1740.93
#7- University of Cincinnati - 1700.82
#8- Missouri State University - 1676.83
#9- SF Austin State - 1644.23
#10- George Mason University - 1629.12
#11- Shippensburg University - 1615.15
#12- Kennesaw State University - 1611.28
#13- UC San Diego - 1608.97
#14- University of Miami - 1572.83
#15- University of California, Irvine - 1564.18
#16- Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville - 1562.68
#17- Temple University - 1561.46
#18- Metro-State Denver - 1552.49
#19- Western Carolina University - 1548.06
#20- Saint Louis University - 1536.95
#21- Truman State University - 1532.21
#22- University of Southern California - 1529.43
#23- Elon University - 1521.79
#24- University of Texas, Arlington - 1516.31
#25- University of Missouri S&T - 1506.18
Junior College Rankings - 1/26/2010
#1- Saddleback College - 1728.48
#2- St. Charles Community College - 1708.75
#3- Citrus College - 1523.42
#4- St. Louis Community College - 1450.89
#5- Suffolk County Community College - 1439.13
#2- St. Charles Community College - 1708.75
#3- Citrus College - 1523.42
#4- St. Louis Community College - 1450.89
#5- Suffolk County Community College - 1439.13
B Division Rankings - 1/26/10
#1- Penn State University - 1805.32
#2- Lindenwood University Gold - 1744.96
#3- Michigan State University - 1695.20
#4- West Chester University - 1661.66
#5- UC Santa Barbara Gold - 1601.05
#6- Colorado State University - 1547.15
#7- University at Buffalo - 1541.99
#8- Arizona State University - 1539.85
#9- University of Central Florida - 1533.76
#10- Grand Valley State University - 1524.67
#11- Saddleback College - 1521.48
#12- St. Charles Community College - 1483.43
#13- Lindenwood University Black - 1463.14
#14- Temple University - 1460.15
#15- Central Michigan University - 1425.56
#16- Suffolk County Community College - 1401.23
#17- Towson University - 1393.42
#18- Kennesaw State University - 1384.06
#19- UC Santa Barbara Blue - 1349.30
#20- University of Missouri - 1343.55
#2- Lindenwood University Gold - 1744.96
#3- Michigan State University - 1695.20
#4- West Chester University - 1661.66
#5- UC Santa Barbara Gold - 1601.05
#6- Colorado State University - 1547.15
#7- University at Buffalo - 1541.99
#8- Arizona State University - 1539.85
#9- University of Central Florida - 1533.76
#10- Grand Valley State University - 1524.67
#11- Saddleback College - 1521.48
#12- St. Charles Community College - 1483.43
#13- Lindenwood University Black - 1463.14
#14- Temple University - 1460.15
#15- Central Michigan University - 1425.56
#16- Suffolk County Community College - 1401.23
#17- Towson University - 1393.42
#18- Kennesaw State University - 1384.06
#19- UC Santa Barbara Blue - 1349.30
#20- University of Missouri - 1343.55
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
DI National Rankings - 12/7/2009
#1- Lindenwood University - 2275.70
#2- University at Buffalo - 2098.04
#3- Michigan State University - 2065.10
#4- University of Missouri-St. Louis - 2012.60
#5- Arizona State University - 1972.51
#6- University of Rhode Island - 1967.80
#7- Central Michigan University - 1962.29
#8- University of Louisiana-Layfeyette - 1909.91
#9- The Ohio State University - 1878.88
#10- University of Central Florida - 1850.20
#11- Towson University - 1842.89
#12- Rutgers University - 1801.52
#13- Long Beach State University - 1792.32
#14- University of North Texas - 1791.71
#15- University of Nevada, Las Vegas - 1787.44
#16- Colorado State University - 1762.24
#17- Florida Atlantic University - 1731.20
#18- University of Missouri - 1679.45
#19- Sam Hoston State University - 1675.74
#20- North Carolina State University - 1659.27
#21- UC Santa Barbara - 1632.76
#22- United States Military Academy, West Point - 1601.33
#23- University of Texas, Dallas - 1555.70
#24- Penn State University - 1544.22
#25- Eastern Michigan University - 1534.65
#2- University at Buffalo - 2098.04
#3- Michigan State University - 2065.10
#4- University of Missouri-St. Louis - 2012.60
#5- Arizona State University - 1972.51
#6- University of Rhode Island - 1967.80
#7- Central Michigan University - 1962.29
#8- University of Louisiana-Layfeyette - 1909.91
#9- The Ohio State University - 1878.88
#10- University of Central Florida - 1850.20
#11- Towson University - 1842.89
#12- Rutgers University - 1801.52
#13- Long Beach State University - 1792.32
#14- University of North Texas - 1791.71
#15- University of Nevada, Las Vegas - 1787.44
#16- Colorado State University - 1762.24
#17- Florida Atlantic University - 1731.20
#18- University of Missouri - 1679.45
#19- Sam Hoston State University - 1675.74
#20- North Carolina State University - 1659.27
#21- UC Santa Barbara - 1632.76
#22- United States Military Academy, West Point - 1601.33
#23- University of Texas, Dallas - 1555.70
#24- Penn State University - 1544.22
#25- Eastern Michigan University - 1534.65
DII National Rankings - 1/20/2010
#1- West Chester University - 1806.72
#2- Grand Valley State University - 1803.57
#3- SUNY Brockport - 1765.95
#4- University of Tampa - 1737.23
#5- Rowan University - 1735.51
#6- University of Cincinnati - 1700.82
#7- Neumann University - 1693.22
#8- Missouri State University - 1676.83
#9- SF Austin State - 1644.23
#10- George Mason University - 1629.12
#11- Kennesaw State University - 1611.28
#12- UC San Diego - 1608.97
#13- Temple University - 1598.91
#14- Shippensburg University - 1574.83
#15- University of California, Irvine - 1564.18
#16- Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville - 1562.68
#17- Western Carolina University - 1548.06
#18- Saint Louis University - 1536.95
#19- Truman State University - 1532.21
#20- University of Southern California - 1529.43
#21- Elon University - 1521.79
#22- University of Miami - 1517.93
#23- University of Texas, Arlington - 1516.31
#24- University of Northern Colorado - 1510.89
#25- University of Missouri S&T - 1506.18
#2- Grand Valley State University - 1803.57
#3- SUNY Brockport - 1765.95
#4- University of Tampa - 1737.23
#5- Rowan University - 1735.51
#6- University of Cincinnati - 1700.82
#7- Neumann University - 1693.22
#8- Missouri State University - 1676.83
#9- SF Austin State - 1644.23
#10- George Mason University - 1629.12
#11- Kennesaw State University - 1611.28
#12- UC San Diego - 1608.97
#13- Temple University - 1598.91
#14- Shippensburg University - 1574.83
#15- University of California, Irvine - 1564.18
#16- Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville - 1562.68
#17- Western Carolina University - 1548.06
#18- Saint Louis University - 1536.95
#19- Truman State University - 1532.21
#20- University of Southern California - 1529.43
#21- Elon University - 1521.79
#22- University of Miami - 1517.93
#23- University of Texas, Arlington - 1516.31
#24- University of Northern Colorado - 1510.89
#25- University of Missouri S&T - 1506.18
Junior College Rankings - 1/20/2010
#1- Saddleback College - 1734.19
#2- St. Charles Community College - 1708.75
#3- Orange Coast College - 1619.04
#4- Red Rocks Community College - 1555.76
#5- Citrus College - 1523.42
#2- St. Charles Community College - 1708.75
#3- Orange Coast College - 1619.04
#4- Red Rocks Community College - 1555.76
#5- Citrus College - 1523.42
B Division Rankings - 1/20/10
#1- Penn State University - 1747.87
#2- Lindenwood University Gold - 1744.96
#3- Michigan State University - 1679.23
#4- West Chester University - 1605.72
#5- UC Santa Barbara Gold - 1586.51
#6- University at Buffalo - 1570.92
#7- University of Central Florida - 1547.02
#8- Arizona State University - 1539.85
#9- Grand Valley State University - 1524.67
#10- Saddleback College - 1521.48
#11- Colorado State University - 1512.49
#12- Temple University - 1493.10
#13- St. Charles Community College - 1483.43
#14- Lindenwood University Black - 1463.14
#15- Towson University - 1425.11
#16- Suffolk County Community College - 1400.62
#17- Kennesaw State University - 1384.06
#18- Central Michigan University - 1383.87
#19- University of Missouri - 1343.55
#20- The Ohio State University - 1339.33
#2- Lindenwood University Gold - 1744.96
#3- Michigan State University - 1679.23
#4- West Chester University - 1605.72
#5- UC Santa Barbara Gold - 1586.51
#6- University at Buffalo - 1570.92
#7- University of Central Florida - 1547.02
#8- Arizona State University - 1539.85
#9- Grand Valley State University - 1524.67
#10- Saddleback College - 1521.48
#11- Colorado State University - 1512.49
#12- Temple University - 1493.10
#13- St. Charles Community College - 1483.43
#14- Lindenwood University Black - 1463.14
#15- Towson University - 1425.11
#16- Suffolk County Community College - 1400.62
#17- Kennesaw State University - 1384.06
#18- Central Michigan University - 1383.87
#19- University of Missouri - 1343.55
#20- The Ohio State University - 1339.33
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The Rankings Explained
Since the conclusion of the season both founders set out to find the best solution to answer the age old question, “Who’s #1?” After much search, the answer was to use a mathematical formula to calculate the answer. Removing the human element from the voting would likely result in less biased rankings towards individual teams and regions.
The solution would be found in the ELO chess rating system. They system was created to rank chess players by another means that wins, losses and draws. The system uses a mathematical formula to reward each person for impressive feats and punish them for lesser impressive feats. Because chess and inline hockey are two different animals, the general equation had to be changed to allow for more hockeys related factors into the equation.
Using the FIFA Women’s World Rankings as a guideline (Elo Based), we managed to change the rankings to suit the nature of our sport. The rankings include the importance of the game, the outcome of the game, the expected result of the game, and the goal differential of the game when calculating a result. To better explain the way the rankings work I give you the following examples (all team start with a ranking of 1500):
Lindenwood University (1500) vs. UMSL (1500): If Lindenwood won the regular season game 4-3; they would be awarded 15 points for the victory and UMSL would be docked 15 points. However, if the game was won 12-2, Lindenwood would earn 39.38 points for the victory and UMSL would be docked 39.38 points. Additionally, the importance of the game could change, using the national title game as the example, with both teams having equal ratings Lindenwood would be awarded 52.5 points for a 6-3 win.
However, as you could assume, two teams having the same rating would be rare. Each teams point total carries over from one week to the next and from one season to the next. The following is a example of two teams with different point values and the different results it can produce.
Lindenwood University (1746.38) vs. Illinois State (1360.88): There are a few things that you can determine because of the vast difference in each teams rating (385.5). The first is that Lindenwood is expected to win the game. The second is that Illinois State winning the game would be a much bigger accomplishment that Lindenwood winning the game. The maximum points Lindenwood can earn from this game is 7.72, which would mean they won by at least 10 goals. However, on the flip side, if Illinois State was to win the game by at least 10 goals they could earn as many as 71.03 points. This is based on the projection that Lindenwood would win the match-up 90% of the time.
As the two examples show, there are a bunch of positives when using this system. For starters, once a team has achieved a high rating, it becomes difficult for them to increase it without playing a higher level of competition. This rewards regions that have more competitive teams. It also rewards teams who travel out of the region and win games against other higher rated teams. For example, last season, Towson and Army both played James Madison who would have had a higher rating that both visiting teams. In the games, Army and Towson both won handily and would have increased their ratings while negatively hurting James Madison. But, the hidden bonus is they now can bring those rating points back into their region. Those points then become spread out over the entire region as the season progresses and teams win and lose.
For the ratings system to work, each game has to have a certain amount of value attached to it. In the system we will be using five different levels to rate the importance of any give game. The first level is the lowest level of importance; it contains all pre-season exhibition games. The second level includes all regular-season regional games, as well as cross-divisional exhibition games. Level three includes all cross-regional games and invitational based tournaments, like WinterFest. The fourth level includes all regional playoff games and the fifth and final level includes all national playoff games.
The solution would be found in the ELO chess rating system. They system was created to rank chess players by another means that wins, losses and draws. The system uses a mathematical formula to reward each person for impressive feats and punish them for lesser impressive feats. Because chess and inline hockey are two different animals, the general equation had to be changed to allow for more hockeys related factors into the equation.
Using the FIFA Women’s World Rankings as a guideline (Elo Based), we managed to change the rankings to suit the nature of our sport. The rankings include the importance of the game, the outcome of the game, the expected result of the game, and the goal differential of the game when calculating a result. To better explain the way the rankings work I give you the following examples (all team start with a ranking of 1500):
Lindenwood University (1500) vs. UMSL (1500): If Lindenwood won the regular season game 4-3; they would be awarded 15 points for the victory and UMSL would be docked 15 points. However, if the game was won 12-2, Lindenwood would earn 39.38 points for the victory and UMSL would be docked 39.38 points. Additionally, the importance of the game could change, using the national title game as the example, with both teams having equal ratings Lindenwood would be awarded 52.5 points for a 6-3 win.
However, as you could assume, two teams having the same rating would be rare. Each teams point total carries over from one week to the next and from one season to the next. The following is a example of two teams with different point values and the different results it can produce.
Lindenwood University (1746.38) vs. Illinois State (1360.88): There are a few things that you can determine because of the vast difference in each teams rating (385.5). The first is that Lindenwood is expected to win the game. The second is that Illinois State winning the game would be a much bigger accomplishment that Lindenwood winning the game. The maximum points Lindenwood can earn from this game is 7.72, which would mean they won by at least 10 goals. However, on the flip side, if Illinois State was to win the game by at least 10 goals they could earn as many as 71.03 points. This is based on the projection that Lindenwood would win the match-up 90% of the time.
As the two examples show, there are a bunch of positives when using this system. For starters, once a team has achieved a high rating, it becomes difficult for them to increase it without playing a higher level of competition. This rewards regions that have more competitive teams. It also rewards teams who travel out of the region and win games against other higher rated teams. For example, last season, Towson and Army both played James Madison who would have had a higher rating that both visiting teams. In the games, Army and Towson both won handily and would have increased their ratings while negatively hurting James Madison. But, the hidden bonus is they now can bring those rating points back into their region. Those points then become spread out over the entire region as the season progresses and teams win and lose.
For the ratings system to work, each game has to have a certain amount of value attached to it. In the system we will be using five different levels to rate the importance of any give game. The first level is the lowest level of importance; it contains all pre-season exhibition games. The second level includes all regular-season regional games, as well as cross-divisional exhibition games. Level three includes all cross-regional games and invitational based tournaments, like WinterFest. The fourth level includes all regional playoff games and the fifth and final level includes all national playoff games.