By Nicholas Huenefeld/Owens Sports Information

Toledo, OH---The Express women's soccer team has entered the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) D-I poll at No. 19 upon the release of today's poll.

It is the first time the team has been ranked this season despite a program record 13-game winning streak, which has included a 2-1 double overtime victory over current No. 15 Schoolcraft College along the way.

During their 13-game winning streak, the Express has outscored opponents 59-9. Additionally, they have allowed one goal or less in 12 of those matches (11 straight) and pitched five shutouts over that period.

The Express, who are currently 15-2 overall, enter this weekend's Region XII tournament as the No. 2 seed behind Schoolcraft College. They open up play in the four-team tournament against No. 3 seed Delta College at 2 p.m. on Saturday.

The championship will be Sunday at 12 p.m. All three tournament matches will be held at Owens Community College with the winner advancing to the 12-team NJCAA D-I National Championship tournament in Melbourne, Fla. Nov. 18-23.

Notes

With the addition of the women's soccer team being ranked, the Express athletic department currently has four teams ranked in the nation's top 20. The others are men's golf (No. 1 at the NJCAA D-II level), women's basketball (No. 9 at the NJCAA D-II level) and men's basketball (No. 8 at the NJCAA D-II level).