UCCS held at No. 9 in the NCAA’s Division II Power Index for a third straight week after closing the regular season with two conference wins. The Mountain Lions earned the No. 4 seed in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament and will host South Dakota Mines in the first round.

By the Numbers
  • UCCS NPI: 55.538; No. 9 in the South Central Region and No. 74 nationally.
  • Regular-season finale: a 3-1 win over New Mexico Highlands and a 3-0 win over Adams State.
  • First-round match: Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 6 p.m. MT against No. 5 seed South Dakota Mines.
  • The NCAA Division II volleyball tournament field includes 64 teams and will be announced Nov. 15.
Yes, But

The NPI is the primary tool for NCAA Division II tournament selection, but it is not the only factor: conference automatic qualifiers also affect the regional field.

State of Play
  • UCCS hosts South Dakota Mines at Gallogly Events Center; the winner advances to face the winner of MSU Denver–Adams State.
  • The top eight South Central Region teams advance to the regional tournament after conference postseason play.
What's Next

UCCS must win its conference tournament matchup to keep advancing. The NCAA will announce the 64-team Division II volleyball field on Nov. 15.

Bottom Line

UCCS enters the postseason with momentum and a home-court opportunity, but its No. 9 regional ranking does not guarantee a place in the NCAA tournament.