NEW HAVEN, Conn. (October 28, 2026) – The Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference’s top two teams in the Division II Women’s Volleyball NCAA Power Index (NPI) rankings remained unchanged this week from the NPI’s October 19 debut. Thomas Jefferson University stayed listed fourth in the East Region according to the last rankings released on Monday, and Goldey-Beacom College held steady at sixth.

The NCAA Power Index is a ranking system used to evaluate team performance. NPI considers both a team’s results and the strength of the teams it plays. Sport committees establish settings, referred to as dials, that determine how certain factors are applied within the NPI calculation.

Division II is using NPI for ranking and NCAA Championship selection for the first time in 2026-27. NPI rankings for D-II women’s volleyball will be released again on Nov. 2, and then daily after that until selections.

Jefferson owns a 21-5 overall won-lost record and has won its last nine matches. The Rams lead the CACC South Division with an 11-1 league mark. Goldey-Beacom (17-6, 9-3) is tied for second place in the CACC South.

The NCAA will announce the 64-team field for the 2026 Division II Women’s Volleyball Championship on Sunday, November 15. The East Region will receive automatic qualifiers from the CACC, East Coast Conference, and Northeast 10 Conference plus five at-large berths.

 

Founded in 1961, the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference has been affiliated with NCAA Division II for 21 years. Conference institutions compete for championships in 18 sports – seven for men, 10 for women, and one co-ed. The CACC contains 11 full members in Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Membership includes the University of Bridgeport, Caldwell University, Chestnut Hill College, Dominican University New York, Felician University, Georgian Court University, Goldey-Beacom College, Holy Family University, Post University, Thomas Jefferson University, and Wilmington University.