WUSTL athletics ranks No. 2The University ranked second in the nation in the 2006-07 U.S. Sports Academy Directors’ Cup Division III Fall Standings, the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) announced in December.
“We’re extremely pleased with our Directors’ Cup Fall Standings,” said Director of Athletics John Schael. “It’s a positive reflection on the student-athletes who select Washington University for a quality experience in academics and intercollegiate athletics and, as well, for the coaches who provide leadership. However, we hold strong to the belief that the true measure of our success is the quality of experience enjoyed by our students.”
WUSTL totaled 283 points, behind first-place Calvin College of Grand Rapids, Mich., with 322 points. The volleyball team (38-2) reached the national championship match for 90 points, while the women’s cross country squad placed fourth at the NCAA Championships for 80 points.
The women’s soccer team (17-3) tied for ninth (64 points), based on its appearance in the NCAA Tournament sectionals. The men’s cross country team (25th, 24 points) and men’s soccer team (12-4-2) (T-33rd, 25 points) wrapped up the Red and Green’s scoring teams.
The Sports Academy Directors’ Cup was developed as a joint effort between the NACDA and USA Today. Points are awarded based on each institution’s finish in as many as 18 sports (nine men’s and nine women’s).
The Bears have finished in the top 10 the past four years, finishing seventh last year.