FHSU SPORTS INFORMATION DEPARTMENT
The Fort Hays State men’s soccer team remained the No. 2 ranked team in the second release of the NCAA Central Region Rankings, released on Wednesday (Oct. 26). Lindenwood and Fort Hays State remained in the same position for the second straight week, while there was movement at the No. 3 and No. 4 rankings.
Lindenwood remains the No. 1 ranked team in the region and holds a national ranking of No. 13. The Lions are 11-2-2 overall. Fort Hays State is No. 2 at 10-3-1 overall and holds a national ranking of No. 20.
Harding moved up one spot in the latest rankings to No. 3 in the region, now at 8-4 overall. Ouachita Baptist is the new No. 4 in the region at 7-7 overall. Northeastern State, initially No. 3 in the rankings, fell out of the top four.
Two teams are selected to represent the Central Region in the NCAA Tournament. The Tigers are looking for their fifth straight appearance in the tournament. Below are the NCAA Division II Central Region Rankings for October 26, 2016.
| CENTRAL | Team | In-Region Record |
Division II Record |
| 1 | Lindenwood (MO) | 11-2-2 | 11-2-2 |
| 2 | Fort Hays State | 9-2 | 10-3-1 |
| 3 | Harding | 8-4 | 8-4 |
| 4 | Ouachita Baptist | 7-7 | 7-7 |