CHARLOTTE - After starting the season with a 3-0 record and earning two victories against nationally-ranked opponents, the Northwest women's soccer team is holding steady at No. 1 in the latest NJCAA Division II Rankings, released Tuesday afternoon.

Northwest opened the season on August 24 with a victory against Mineral Area College, before garnering a 3-2 victory against No. 7 Heartland and a 4-0 triumph against No. 6 Northeast (Neb.) on Labor Day.

Fellow MACCC foe and reigning NJCAA champion Jones College remains right behind the Lady Rangers at No. 2 in the nation, followed by third-ranked Phoenix College, No. 4 Johnson County (Kan.) and fifth-ranked Heartland.

Holmes dropped a slot to No. 6, while Northeast (Neb.) moved down a spot to seventh. Meanwhile, Pearl River jumped from No. 13 to No. 10, while Mississippi Gulf Coast remained unranked, but receiving votes.

Northwest will return to action on Tuesday, September 10 against Southwestern Illinois, slated for a 3 P.M. first kick.