Shippensburg field hockey moved up to No. 2 nationally and in the Atlantic Region in the latest NCAA Division II Power Index, which replaces regional rankings and helps determine championship berths. Kutztown remains No. 1. The rankings are still evolving as teams finish the regular season and conference tournaments.

By the Numbers
  • Shippensburg: No. 2 nationally and in the Atlantic Region, up one spot.
  • Eight teams will qualify for the NCAA championship: five from the Atlantic Region and three from the East Region.
  • Four conference champions receive automatic bids in 2026, up from three.
Yes, But

The NPI is a snapshot, not a final selection: teams’ ratings can shift with new results and changes in opponents’ ratings. Shippensburg’s No. 2 ranking does not guarantee a tournament berth.

State of Play
  • Kutztown leads the rankings; Shippensburg is second, while East Stroudsburg dropped one spot and Bloomsburg rose to fifth.
  • The next NPI release is scheduled for Nov. 2; updates will then be posted daily.
  • The NCAA will announce the field Nov. 15, with first-round games set for Nov. 21.
What’s Next

Shippensburg’s position will depend on its remaining results and the shifting NPI values of its opponents. The eight-team field will be reseeded nationally after selections, with the semifinals and championship game scheduled for Dec. 3 and Dec. 5 in Kansas City.

Bottom Line

Shippensburg is well positioned, but the ranking is only a step toward selection—not a ticket to the tournament.