Illini still #1 in latest ACHA poll
February 12th, 2003 - Poll #8 for the ACHA rankings is out and the Illini are still at the top of the list, followed by Penn State, Minot State, and Ohio University. This latest poll also sets the stage for the ACHA Nationals which will be held in Athens, Ohio February 26th through March 2nd. The Illini's first opponent in the tournament will be against the only team that has beaten them this year, the 12th ranked St. Louis University Billikens.

2002-2003 ACHA Division 1 Ranking #8

1. Illinois 380 22
2. Penn State 361 1
3. Minot State 338
4. Ohio 325
5. Delaware 296
6. Arizona 294
7. Drexel 247
8. Iowa State 239
9. Michigan-Dearborn 223
10. Towson 220
11. Eastern Michigan 182
12. Saint Louis 175
13. Rhode Island 157
14. Western Michigan 138
15. West Chester 116

2003 Division 1 National Tournament Schedule

 

Wednesday, February 26
10:00 AM #10 Towson   vs. #3 Minot State  
1:00 PM #11 Eastern Michigan   vs. #2 Penn State  
4:00 PM #12 Saint Louis   vs. #1 Illinois  
7:30 PM #9 Michigan-Dearborn   vs. #4 Ohio  
Thursday, February 27
10:00 AM #10 Towson   vs. #6 Delaware  
1:00 PM #11 Eastern Michigan   vs. #7 Iowa State  
4:00 PM #12 Saint Louis   vs. #8 Drexel  
7:30 PM #9 Michigan-Dearborn   vs. #5 Arizona  
Friday, February 28
10:00 AM #6 Delaware   vs. #3 Minot State  
1:00 PM #7 Iowa State   vs. #2 Penn State  
4:00 PM #8 Drexel   vs. #1 Illinois  
7:30 PM #5 Arizona   vs. #4 Ohio  
Saturday, March 1
Seventh Place Game
10:00 AM       vs.      
Fifth Place Game
1:00 PM       vs.      
Semi-Final #1
4:00 PM       vs.      
Semi-Final #2
7:30 PM       vs.      
Sunday, March 2
Consolation Final
10:00 AM       vs.      
Division 1 National Championship Game
2:00 PM       vs.