RINDGE, N.H. (October 25, 2016) – The Franklin Pierce University men's soccer team was nationally-ranked for the second consecutive week in the week eight edition of the 2016 National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) National Rankings released this afternoon.

The Raven men (10-3-0, 8-3-0 NE-10) are ranked 19th in the national rankings after a 2-0 week with two 3-1 victories over Northeast-10 Conference opponents. The Crimson and Grey remained at the no. 3 spot in the East Region rankings.

The rankings were posted by the NSCAA on their official website.

There were no changes to the top two spots as undefeated Wingate University (13-0-0) and LIU – Post (13-0-1) remain first and second. Simon Fraser University moved up from the fourth spot to third. Fellow Northeast-10 conference opponent no. 9 Adelphi University (12-1-1) are the only other conference member listed in the national poll.

The Ravens return to the pitch today when they welcome NE-10 foe Le Moyne for a huge conference contest with playoff seeding implications at 4:00 p.m.

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