KUTZTOWN, PA. (October 8, 2009) -- The NCAA Division II Women's Soccer Committee has released its first NCAA Division II women's soccer poll and Kutztown University is ranked third in the Atlantic Region. (CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE RANKINGS)

The top teams in each region, with records through October 5 are listed. The final regular-season poll will be published November 4 and championship selections will take place Nov. 9. Selections will be announced at 7 p.m. Eastern time, Monday, Nov. 9 via a webcast selection show on NCAA.com.

These are the rankings the women’s soccer committee will use to determine its selections for the 2009 NCAA Women’s Division II Soccer Championships.

Kutztown (9-2-1 overall) has been on a roll. The Golden Bears are ranked 18th nationally by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). They have won five consecutive matches with the last four coming by shutout. Kutztown is ranked in the Atlantic Region behind Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) members West Chester and Indiana. The Golden Bears are currently in the midst of a five-game road trip. They travel to Clarion Saturday afternoon for a 1 p.m. kickoff.

The Golden Bears are currently in second place in the PSAC East with 16 points behind West Chester, who has 24 points. Kutztown ends its five-match road trip at West Chester on Tuesday Oct. 20 for a 3 p.m. showdown. West Chester defeated Kutztown, 2-1, at Keystone Field on Wednesday Sept. 16.

During the season, Kutztown has defeated four teams who are currently regionally ranked in the latest NCAA Division II soccer poll.

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