ST. PAUL, Minn. – The NCAA released its first 2019 Regional Volleyball Rankings Wednesday afternoon, slating the University of Northwestern at number seven in the Central Region. The Eagles are the only UMAC team represented in the rankings, but have faced six teams this season who appear on the list.
 
View the Oct. 23 NCAA Regional Rankings HERE.
View the UMAC release HERE.
 
Sitting atop the Central Region is St. Olaf, who the Eagles faced in early October and fell in a tough three-setter. Northwestern played two tough matches against No. 2 St. Benedict and also faced No. 5 St. Thomas this season. Northwestern defeated Mid Atlantic Region's No. 7 Stevens in a five-set battle. UNW also recorded wins over Midwest Region's No. 4 UW-Eau Claire in four sets and New York Region's No. 9 Kean in a quick three-setter last weekend.
 
The Eagles will look to maintain their Central Region ranking as they continue action this week by hosting UW-Superior in Wednesday night UMAC play followed by St. Mary's on Friday. Rankings will ultimately determine NCAA tournament selections.