Division III Soccer Daily Roundup — 24 October 2026

Welcome to the D3Soccer.Fans daily roundup for Saturday, October 24, 2026. With the regular season winding down and conference tournaments on the horizon, the focus remains on results that shape seeding, NPI positioning, and postseason hopes. We’ve gathered the latest rankings, same-day and recent results, board and social updates, school-site news (including from the day prior), and more.

NCAA / Coaches Rankings Snapshot

The latest national picture draws primarily from the United Soccer Coaches polls (updated around October 20, records through mid-October) alongside NCAA regional/NPI context from October 19.

Men’s Top 10 (United Soccer Coaches):

1. Middlebury College (9-0-3)
2. Rowan University (10-0-3)
3. St. Olaf College (13-0-2)
4. St. Lawrence University (10-0-3)
5. Case Western Reserve University (10-0-2)
6. University of Lynchburg (10-1-3)
7. Williams College (9-1-2)
8. Kenyon College (11-2-0)
9. Hobart College (10-2-2)
10. University of Chicago (10-3-0)

Middlebury continues to sit atop both the coaches’ poll and key NPI regional metrics. Strong contenders like Rowan, St. Olaf, St. Lawrence, and CWRU remain tightly bunched.

Women’s Top 10 (United Soccer Coaches):

1. Washington University in St. Louis (13-0-1)
2. Washington & Lee University (11-0-2)
3. Tufts University (9-0-2)
4. Rowan University (11-0-0)
5. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (13-2-1)
6. Messiah University (9-2-2)
7. The College of New Jersey (10-1-2)
8. Williams College (10-2-0)
9. Carnegie Mellon University (7-2-3)
10. Calvin University (11-1-1)

WashU remains the clear No. 1, with Washington & Lee, Tufts, and Rowan close behind. Regional NPI data reinforces the strength of these programs.

Men’s Soccer Focus

• Kenyon 6-2 over Oberlin — No. 8 Kenyon bounced back with a dominant offensive display. Luca Bilotto recorded his first collegiate hat trick as the Owls rolled to a 6-2 win on October 24. Jack Commandeur opened the scoring early off a corner. Full recap.
• Middlebury edges Bates 1-0 — The top-ranked Panthers stayed perfect with a hard-fought 1-0 NESCAC road win at Bates on October 24 (Hedley Reynolds Cup). Schedule confirmation.
• Covenant falls 1-0 to Asbury but clinches bye — In a defensive battle on Senior Day, Covenant dropped a 1-0 decision to Asbury yet secured the No. 2 seed and a first-round bye in the CCS Tournament. Recap.
• Rochester upsets WashU 2-1 (Oct. 23) — Milos Bisenic scored a second-half brace (including a late PK) to lift Rochester over the Bears in UAA action. Recap.

Player of the Week note (TopDrawerSoccer, Oct. 23): Donovan Friedhoff (Drew) earned DIII honors after a strong week that included a key performance in an upset of Catholic and a shutout draw.

Women’s Soccer Focus

• No. 1 WashU blanks No. 23 Rochester 4-0 (Oct. 23) — Madi Foley scored a brace as the Bears stayed unbeaten (14-0-1). Sophie Viscovich and Olivia Clemons also found the net in the UAA win. Recap.

Player of the Week note (TopDrawerSoccer, Oct. 23): Audrey Bianco (Carnegie Mellon) took DIII honors after scoring against two-time defending champions and No. 1 WashU in a 1-1 draw—the Bears’ first blemish of the season.

Conference Updates, Seeding & Schedule Notes

Late-season results continue to lock in tournament positioning. On X, accounts highlighted:

• Catholic women’s soccer securing the No. 1 seed in the Landmark Conference tournament after a draw with Scranton.
• Baruch earning the top seed in the CUNYAC men’s championship.
• Various Senior Day results and final regular-season positioning (e.g., Babson 3-1 over WPI, MSOE securing a NACC seed).

These posts under #d3soccer and #d3soc emphasize results that directly affect conference brackets and potential NCAA at-large bids.

Coach’s Corner

While scrolling older content, I came across a solid older interview that still holds up well for anyone thinking about program building and player development. Check out SimpleCoach to Coach w/ Mike Kobylinski, Head Women’s Coach at Central College (published roughly three months ago). It’s a thoughtful conversation on coaching approach and the DIII landscape—worth a watch if you enjoy the longer-form coach interviews.

Beyond D3: An Interesting Soccer Note

Away from the Division III fields, Tottenham Hotspur produced a memorable 2-0 Premier League win at Chelsea on October 24. Mathys Tel scored a stunning solo effort, and Chelsea played much of the second half down a man after Cole Palmer’s red card. It was Xabi Alonso’s first home defeat as Chelsea manager and a significant result in the early title/relegation picture.

That’s the wrap for October 24.