Saint Leo University checked in at 16th among Division II schools in the first release of 2016-17 Learfield Directors’ Cup Division II standings, issued Nov. 23 by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA).
With 96 points, Saint Leo has the highest ranking of any Sunshine State Conference institution in the first Learfield Directors’ Cup fall rankings. The first edition of the fall rankings includes points earned in the NCAA men’s and women’s cross-country championships, as well as the NCAA field hockey championship.
Florida Southern is Saint Leo’s closest SSC rival in the Learfield Directors’ Cup standings in 43rd place with 48 points.
Meanwhile, Adams State (Colorado) is atop the Directors’ Cup standings with 190 points.
The Learfield Cup Directors’ Cup was developed as a joint effort between the NACDA and USA Today. Points are awarded based on each institution’s finish in NCAA Championships. The Directors’ Cup Committee is currently reviewing the scoring structure for 2016-17; it will be finalized prior to the winter sports standings. The next Directors’ Cup standings update is scheduled for Dec. 8.
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