CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) had all 15 member institutions ranked in the fall Division II Learfield Directors' Cup standings, as released on April 2, with Indianapolis ranked fifth in Division II.
The league's 15 schools on the list was the second-highest number of representatives. The Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) led all conferences with 16 schools. Out of 23 DII leagues, the GLVC has the most instituitions in the top 100 with nine. Joining Indianapolis (5th), is McKendree (11), Lewis (25), Maryville (37), Missouri-St. Louis (47), Drury (61), Quincy (78), Rockhurst (86), and Lincoln (100).
The six other GLVC schools that scored points are Missouri S&T (128th), William Jewell (156), Upper Iowa (183), Southwest Baptist (185), Illinois Springfield (188), and Truman State (192) to round out the list.
The Learfield Directors' Cup was developed as a joint effort between the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) and
USA Today. Points are awarded based on each institution's finish in NCAA Championships.
Standings published midseason are unofficial. Official standings will be published upon the completion of the spring season. Complete standings and the scoring structure can be found on NACDA's website at
www.directorscup.org.
About Learfield: Learfield is a media, data, and technology services leader in intercollegiate athletics. The company unlocks the value of college sports for brands and fans through an omnichannel platform with innovative content and commerce solutions. Learfield services include licensing and collegiate sports properties' multimedia sponsorship management; publishing, audio, digital and social media; data analytics and insights; ticketing software; and ticket sales, premium seating, and fundraising services; branding; campus-wide business and sponsorship development. Since 2008, it has served as title sponsor for NACDA's acclaimed Learfield Directors' Cup, recognizing athletic departments across all divisions.