Sept. 30, 2003
NORFOLK, VA-- The Old Dominion University men's soccer squad (8-0)moved up to third in two of the national polls (Soccer America & Soccer Times) andremained at number four in two others (College Soccer News & NSCAA/Adidas Coachespoll). ODU beat UMBC 2-0 and Campbell, 5-0 last week.
The Monarchs are off until Oct. 10 when they host UNC Wilmington. CAA rivalWilliam and Mary (5-2-1) moved into the top twenty five this week. The 8-0 start for ODU isthe best since the 12-0 start in 1975 (NCAA Div. II Regional team).
SOCCER AMERICA1. Maryland (9-0-0)2. UCLA (6-1-0)3. ODU (8-0-0)4. Notre Dame (6-1-2)5. SMU (7-1-1)6. North Carolina (7-1-1)7. St. Louis (6-1-1)8. UAB (6-0-2)9. Akron (6-2-1)10. Wake Forest (4-3)
SOCCER TIMES1. Maryland (9-0)2. UCLA (6-1)3. ODU (8-0)4. SMU (7-1-1)5. UAB (6-0-2)6. North Carolina (7-1-1)7. St. Louis (6-1-1)8. Notre Dame (6-1-2)9. UC Santa Barbara (7-0-1)10. Washinbton (6-0-1)
NSCAA/ADIDAS COACHES1. Maryland (9-0)2. UCLA (6-1)3. UAB (6-0-2)4. ODU (8-0)5. North Carolina (7-1-1)6. SMU (7-1-1)7. St. Louis (6-1-1)8. Notre Dame (6-1-2)9. UC Santa Barbara (7-0-1)10.Hartwick (7-1)
COLLEGE SOCCER NEWS1. Maryland (9-0)2. UCLA (6-1)3. SMU (7-1-1)4. ODU (8-0)5. UAB (6-0-2)6. North Carolina (7-1-1)7. UC Santa Barbara (7-0-1)8. Notre Dame (6-1-2)9. St. Louis (6-6-1)10.Washington (6-0-1)