NESCAC

[D3Reporter]

The top teams in NESCAC all have young rosters, Williams, Tufts, Bates!

Taking a look at rosters for each teams last "big games"

I would agree with Bates and Williams for sure - Williams with 6 underclassmen starting and 3 first years with 90.

looking at Tufts last night - only started one underclassman and the majority were seniors/grad students........and only 3 underclassmen off the bench with any decent playing time.....

Don't disagree with your overall point. Mostly upperclassmen playing for the Jumbos. But just to be factually accurate/not misleading, not one grad student touched the field for Tufts and the starting lineup was mostly seniors (but not a resounding majority 6/11)

[Newenglander]

The top teams in NESCAC all have young rosters, Williams, Tufts, Bates!

Taking a look at rosters for each teams last "big games"

I would agree with Bates and Williams for sure - Williams with 6 underclassmen starting and 3 first years with 90.

looking at Tufts last night - only started one underclassman and the majority were seniors/grad students........and only 3 underclassmen off the bench with any decent playing time.....

Don't disagree with your overall point. Mostly upperclassmen playing for the Jumbos. But just to be factually accurate/not misleading, not one grad student touched the field for Tufts and the starting lineup was mostly seniors (but not a resounding majority 6/11)

tomato....point was solely younger vs older teams - to be factual 10 of the 11 were upperclassmen (Jr/Srs). Bates and Williams are fielding much younger teams overall which theoretically may give them more experience for years to come while Tufts may be ready to start cycling out (much like Amherst and others right now). 

[nescac1]

Wesleyan (which is currently first in NESCAC despite all the skepticism and generally being ignored) is also a very young team which could keep improving next year. 

With so many teams in transition, this year feels like one in which a NESCAC national title would be a bit surprising.  I could see 4-5 teams from a very deep league making the Sweet 16, and if that happens anything is of course possible, but it seems like a year without a lot of loaded veteran teams and certainly without one consistently dominant team. There is a ton of young talent in the league but generally when it comes to the biggest stage you want to be relying on upperclassmen who have been there. 

[Camelparent]

The Camels have a big opportunity this weekend to break into the top 4.

Following the topic of youth it has been said to me from some players that for most teams they don't really recognize any of the players they are up against after years of knowing nearly everyone playing.

Must make scouting reports a headache.

[camosfan]

I think that player is so correct on that!

[flyingdutchman]

Interesting day in the NESCAC. I've said it multiple times, Wesleyan is overrated. Yes, Bowdoin is dangerous and can get results, but I am confident this is the beginning of the downfall of this Wesleyan team. Amherst with a solid win against Hamilton which should practically end Hamilton's NESCAC playoff hopes. Hamilton has to hope now that their out of conference wins are enough to get them a spot in the big tourney. Conn with a big win against Bates to help solidify their spot in the NESCAC tournament. This Bates team has proven to be young and tough to beat at times but this isn't a team that I personally think will do much in the post season. Middlebury with a tough loss to Tufts, as Tufts continues to roll and solidify their position as the #1 team in the country. I don't understand this Middlebury team as they have offensive fire power but it seems they are really missing Madden and lack leadership at the back. Their defense continues to let them down and I don't understand the decision to have a 5'7 freshman back there. Although they are having troubles, I anticipate they beat Bates and make the NESCAC tournament. This could be a team that gets hot in the NESCAC tournament and they will need to if they want any chance of being in the big dance. Trinity with a heartbreaking and pathetic tie in the final minute against Bates, pretty much sums up the Trinity program at this point. Will be interesting to see in the next two weeks which of Williams, Tufts and Wesleyan take the regular season crown and the upcoming playoff matchups. I think their could be some great matchups in that quarter final weekend.

[kansas hokie]

Not looking great for at-large bid for Hamilton if they don't make NESCAC tourney. Only have Utica and Trinity left, both are must wins to get an at-large, tie or loss ends any hope. of course, numbers will change, but using last week's, the loss today drops Hamilton to around 53 (from 43). Win those last 2 but don't make NESCAC and they would be #40 this week.

Last year, the at-large cut line was around 35 if I remember correctly.

Again, all the numbers will change, just think the road for Hamilton is a tough one now after the loss today.

[Newenglander]

One interesting stat - Tufts with 9PK's on the year - no other NESCAC team with more than 3 I believe - is that style related? Sustainable?

[deiscanton]

I just want to give a heads up as to tomorrow morning when the new NPI summary report for men's soccer is scheduled to be released.   I have an appointment tomorrow morning around the same time that the report is scheduled to come out.  In addition, the Boston area is scheduled to have some wild weather passing through tomorrow morning that may cause some power outages.  It is my plan to post where the NESCAC men's soccer teams stand in the new NPI rankings by early tomorrow afternoon, but it will be a little bit later than when I have posted the past 2 Mondays.   

[deiscanton]

The NCAA DIII Men's Soccer Committee has released the third official NPI summary report of the season.

This report covers games through Sunday, October 19, 2025.

The report is available at http://stats.ncaa.org/selection_rankings/nitty_gritties/46277

NESCAC teams nationally ranked by NPI as of this morning--

1.) Tufts (#1 in NPI)-- 59.772
2.) Williams (#5 in NPI)-- 58.595
3.) Wesleyan (#10 in NPI)-- 57.822
4.) Bowdoin (#18 in NPI)-- 56.982
5.) Connecticut College (#23 in NPI)-- 56.509
6.) Amherst (#24 in NPI)-- 56.497
7.) Bates (#44 in NPI)-- 54.840
8.) Middlebury (#50 in NPI)-- 54.684
9.) Hamilton (#59 in NPI)-- 54.391

9 of the 11 NESCAC men's soccer teams currently carry quality win bonuses, as their NPIs are above 54.

10.) Colby (#73 in NPI)-- 53.816
11.)  Trinity (CT)  (#111 in NPI)-- 52.082

[rdanie03]

NESCAC teams nationally ranked by NPI as of this morning--

1.) Tufts (#1 in NPI)-- 59.772
2.) Williams (#5 in NPI)-- 58.595
3.) Wesleyan (#10 in NPI)-- 57.822
4.) Bowdoin (#18 in NPI)-- 56.982
5.) Connecticut College (#23 in NPI)-- 56.509
6.) Amherst (#24 in NPI)-- 56.497
7.) Bates (#44 in NPI)-- 54.840
8.) Middlebury (#50 in NPI)-- 54.684
9.) Hamilton (#59 in NPI)-- 54.391

The Cut line currently is at 44, so Bates would be the last team in, but everyone Hamilton and up still controls their own destiny in terms of making the tournament.

[kansas hokie]

Slight adjustment (meaningless at this point but clarifying)..cut line is 41 right now. The top 6 NESCAC teams look great for tourney, if Bates, Middlebury, or Hamilton get some wins they could rises quickly. While NESCAC only has 6 in this week, that will likely change and increase.

[maineman]

What will be the format for the NESCAC tournament?  In the event of a tie, two 10 minute sudden death OT periods and then a shootout?

If a NESCAC playoff game ends in a tie after regulation, is that how it goes in the books as far as NPI is concerned or does the winner in OT or shootout get a win for it?

[rdanie03]

What will be the format for the NESCAC tournament?  In the event of a tie, two 10 minute sudden death OT periods and then a shootout?

If a NESCAC playoff game ends in a tie after regulation, is that how it goes in the books as far as NPI is concerned or does the winner in OT or shootout get a win for it?

To question 1, that is the format. As for NPI, any game that is won in regulation or OT goes down as a win, with one that goes to a shootout being scored as a draw

[camosfan]

thought the NPI rankings finished the week before the tournaments?