Messiah Remains Atop Field Hockey Poll

NFHCA Division III Poll (9/22/09)

SOUTH HADLEY, Mass. (Sep. 23, 2009) - Messiah College is still the nation's top ranked team according to the most recent version of the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Poll (9/22/09). The Falcons earned 51 first place votes to remain atop the rankings for the second week in a row. Salisbury University and Tufts University round out the top three for the second week in a row, as well.

The Division III National Championship is slated to take place at the Mount Holyoke Turf Field in November. Over the course of the fall, the NFHCA Poll will be released each Tuesday. Check the Mount Holyoke Athletics website for links to the polls each week.