March 6, 2013

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NCAA Division I College Insider Mid-Major Poll

HAMDEN, Conn. – The Quinnipiac women's basketball team was ranked eighth in the most recent College Insider Mid-Major Poll, announced on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 by coaches on the committee.  The Bobcats are 27-2 overall and 18-0 in the NEC and currently contain the nation's fourth longest winning streak - which was extended to 19 games after their win on Monday against St. Francis Brooklyn.

The College Insider Mid-Major poll featured Delaware in the top slot, taking 28 first place votes. Green Bay claimed second, the Bulldogs of Gonzaga garnered third, while Toledo and Princeton rounded out the top five. Other noteworthy teams include No. 22 James Madison, who the Bobcats defeated in their season-opener, and mentions of Hartford, who defeated the Bobcats on Dec. 16^th.

The Bobcats are back in action on Sunday, March 10, as they open NEC Tournament play against Bryant University.  Quinnipiac, who clinched the NEC regular season title, will play host throughout the tournament at the TD Bank Sports Center in Hamden, Conn.  Tip-off against the Bulldogs will take place at 2:00 p.m.

Fans interested in purchasing tickets for the NEC Tournament can call the QU Ticket Office at 203-582-3905, visit the official website of Quinnipiac athletics, www.QuinnipiacBobcats.com or make a trip to the TD Bank Sports Center Ticket Office.

Update: March 5th, 2013     RECORD POINTS PREVIOUS   1. Delaware (28) 26-3 771 1 Colonial 2. Green Bay (1) 24-2 740 2 Horizon 3. Gonzaga (2) 25-5 710 3 West Coast 4. Toledo 26-2 634 6 Mid-American 5. Princeton 19-6 633 4 Ivy 6. Marist 23-6 552 7 Metro Atlantic 7. Creighton 21-6 548 13 Missouri Valley 8. Quinnipiac 27-2 547 10 Northeast 9. Chattanooga 26-3 540 5 Southern 10. Albany 25-3 529 8 America East 11. Florida Gulf Coast 25-5 520 9 Atlantic Sun 12. Boston University 23-5 395 12 America East 13. Middle Tennessee 22-7 357 11 Sun Belt 14. BYU 20-9 327 15 West Coast 15. Saint Mary's 19-9 324 18 West Coast 16. South Dakota State 22-7 315 17 Summit 17. Pacific 23-6 237 19 Big West 18. Liberty 24-6 228 20 Big South 19. Hampton 24-5 190 14 MEAC 20. Wichita State 20-9 182 16 Missouri Valley 21. Central Michigan 17-11 138 24 Mid-American 22. James Madison 20-9 136 23 Colonial 23. Youngstown State 21-7 112 NR Horizon 24. UALR 22-7 58 NR Sun Belt 25. San Diego 20-8 56 25 West Coast OTHERS RECEIVING VOTES: Drexel 55, Illinois State 54, Western Kentucky 43, Montana 29, Eastern Illinois 22, Bowling Green 18, Appalachian State 16, San Diego State 14, Akron 11, Harvard 11, Davidson 7, Hartford 5, Iona 4, Sacred Heart 4, Navy 1, Winthrop 1, Oral Roberts 1.

 

Quinnipiac fans should refer to the official website of Quinnipiac Athletics, www.QuinnipiacBobcats.com, for any schedule changes as well as the latest news, scores and highlights. The 2012-13 Women's Basketball Schedule is also available for download at www.QuinnipiacBobcats.com for all mobile devices, including iPhones and iPads, as well as all desktop computers.

Contact: Bethany Buckholz; bethany.buckholz@quinnipiac.edu