Soccer | 10/26/2026 3:58:00 PM
DENTON, Texas (Oct. 26, 2026) - Texas Woman's soccer moved up two spots to No. 6 nationally in the latest NCAA Division II Women's Soccer Power Index (NPI) rankings released today and holds the No. 2 spot in the South Central Region.
TWU earned the national climb after a 2-0 shutout victory against Lubbock Christian on Wednesday. Goals from Giselle Gutierrez and Lauren Wade in alternating halves lifted the Pioneers over the Lady Chaps, returning TWU to the win column while securing their 14th clean sheet of the season to match a program high.
The Pioneers hold a 14-1-2 overall record and sit second in the South Central Region behind top-ranked Dallas Baptist.
TWU has dominated on both ends of the pitch through 17 matches, scoring 36 goals while surrendering just three. The Pioneers have outshot opponents 302-92, averaging 2.12 goals per match while conceding 0.18.
Freshman Wade leads TWU with 10 goals, including five game winners. Gutierrez ranks second on the team with five goals and leads the Pioneers with seven assists. Bri Luna has added three goals and four assists.
The NPI evaluates teams based on match results and strength of schedule. Although the NPI provides a national ranking,NCAA Division II championship selection remains regionally based.
In the South Central Region, DBU holds the top spot, followed by TWU at No. 2 and Midwestern State at No.3. No. 22 Regis, No. 24 University of Colorado Colorado Springs, Colorado School of Mines, Colorado Mesa, Oklahoma Christian, Fort Lewis College, and Black Hills State round out the top 10. The rankings dictate postseason opportunities for programs in the Lone Star Conference and Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.
TWU aims to finish the regular season strong ahead of the Lone Star Conference Championship Tournament. The Pioneers wrap up regular season play on the road Tuesday against Angelo State at 6 p.m. at LeGrand Soccer Complex in San Angelo, Texas.
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