Illini still in 5th spot while leaders swap.
ACHA Rankings #4 released

November 19, 2004 - The University of Rhode Island is the #1 ranked team in the country for the first time in its history. The Rams were able to secure a win and a tie over previous #1 Penn State University at home, making them the third different team to hold the top spot over the last three rankings. Rhode Island received 29 of a possible 35 first-place votes, while Penn State and Ohio received the other first-place votes. Lindenwood and the Illini hold steady while a mojority of the other teams shuffle around. The biggest loser this round was West Chester who slid three spots down to 17th.

The next ranking will be released on Friday, December 20.

2004-2005 Ranking #4
November 19th, 2004

Rank
 Team
Votes
Change
1
 Rhode Island
616
 +2
2
 Penn State
577
 -1
3
 Ohio
571
 -1
4
 Lindenwood
512
 -
5
 Illinois
505
 -
6
 Minot State
431
 +1
7
 Weber State
403
 -1
8
 Iowa State
366
 -
9
 Robert Morris (IL)
352
 +1
10
 Eastern M ichigan
336
 +2
11
 Arizona State
324
 -2
12
 Duquesne
300
 +1
13
 Washington & Jefferson
259
 -2
14
 Michigan-Dearborn
254
 +1
15
 Buffalo
161
 +2
16
 Mercyhurst
158
 -
17
 West Chester
127
 -3
18
 Delaware
80
 -
19
 Towson
46
 -
20
 Kent State
29
 -


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