University of North Carolina Athletics
Tar Heels Check In At No. 3 In Initial RPI Rankings
October 14, 2010 | Men's Soccer
Oct. 14, 2010
With the release of the first NCAA Men's Soccer RPI this week the Tar Heels find themselves among familiar company as they rank No. 3 in the first edition. Carolina will take on Boston College on Friday the 67th-ranked team this week.
The RPI is based upon results and strength of schedule, and has three primary components. Part I (25% of the formula): Team winning percentage. Part II (50%): Average opponents' winning percentage. Part III (25%): Average opponents' opponents' winning percentage.
Carolina has faced six teams in the top 30 of the RPI Rankings and own a 4-2 record against them with wins over Maryland (7), Duke (15), Virginia (29) and Wake Forest (30).
The Tar Heels will face another top 20 team next week when they welcome South Carolina to Chapel Hill for a midweek clash.
NCAA RPI Rankings
1. Akron (10-0-1)*
2. SMU (11-1-0)
3. North Carolina (9-2-0)
4. Ohio State (6-4-2)
5. Michigan State (9-3-0)
6. Louisville (9-0-2)
7. Maryland (8-2-1)*
8. William & Mary (8-2-1)
9. Butler (11-0-0)
10. College of Charleston (8-2-2)
* - 2010 Opponent
For complete rankings click here
Meanwhile, the Tar Heels are in a similar position in the national polls as they rank among the top five in all polls.
NSCAA Top 25 - Third
Soccer America - Second
College Soccer News - Third
Top Drawer Soccer - Third
