18 Holes to Glory

 

written by STEVE ULRICH your must-read briefing on what's driving the day in NCAA Division III   >> Happy Friday the 13th!    >> Today's Word Count: 686 >> Thanks for reading D3Playbook. Is your staff reading D3Playbook? Share the love and the info.   Yes. I want to subscribe to D3Playbook TOP STORY 1. 18 Holes to Glory   Ellen Dong, Emory The Methodist men and the Emory women lead the way entering the final 18 holes of the NCAA Division III golf championships. The Monarchs, ranked first nationally, hold a 12-stroke advantage over Huntingdon and Hampden-Sydney. Claremont-M-S is also within striking distance at 13 shots back. Methodist senior Andre Chi posted a two-under-par 70 to take the individual lead from teammate Henry Augier. Chi has a one-shot lead over JF Aber of Wittenberg and is two shots clear of Webster's Will Hocker and Augier. >> Team Results >> Individual Results The No. 1 ranked Emory women have a 24-shot advantage over Redlands and are leading George Fox by 27 with one round remaining.  Eagle first-year Ellen Dong fashioned a one-under 72 to forge a three-shot lead over four players - Redlands' Iris Liu, George Fox's Alison Takamiya, Mary Hardin-Baylor's Sydney McConnell and Methodist's Jillian Drinkard. >> Team Results >> Individual Results TENNIS (M) 2. Four to the Second Round The DIII Men's Tennis team championship opened on Thursday with four matches. Stevens d. Eastern Nazerene, 5-0 The Ducks will take on Middlebury in the second round. Illinois Tech d. Greenville, 5-3 The Scarlet Hawks square off with Chicago next. MIT d. Baruch, 5-0 The Engineers take on RPI this afternoon. North Central (Ill.) d. UW-Superior, 5-0 The Cardinals face off with Gustavus Adolphus in the next round. >> Bracket >> Singles Players, Doubles Teams Selected to NCAA Championship   A MESSAGE FROM BRIGHT CELLARS   Bright Cellars is a monthly wine club that matches you with wines you'll love. Founded by two MIT grads (#whyD3) who were intimidated by the vast and complex world of wine, Bright Cellars was created to help wine drinkers discover and learn about wine in a fun, interactive way. Bright Cellars creates a wine experience tailored just for you. Based on an algorithm, wine selections are calculated to match your taste preferences. As you try the wines, you're encouraged to rate them on the website to fine-tune your taste profile even further. Your matches improve as the algorithm gets to know you better, making each shipment better than the last. D3Playbook readers are invited to get 50% off your first 6-bottle box from Bright Cellars. That's a $45 value. Each box will include a wine education card for each bottle that details servings temps, food pairings, background on the region and more. Take our 30-second quiz to start your weekend right. TENNIS (W) 3. Moving On Susan Biederstedt, Denison The DIII Women's Tennis team championship opened on Thursday with seven matches. Hope d. Cairn, 5-0 The Flying Dutch take on Carnegie Mellon in the second round. UW-Whitewater d. Illinois Tech, 5-0 Grinnell d. Northwestern, 5-0 The Warhawks and the Pioneers meet in a second round match. Oneonta d. Lebanon Valley, 5-2 The Red Dragons meet Claremont-M-S this afternoon. North Central (Ill.) d. Franciscan, 5-0 The Cardinals take on Middlebury in the next round. Denison d. Pitt-Greensburg, 6-0 The Big Red draws Case Western this afternoon. Carleton d. Luther, 5-1 The Knights are paired with Chicago in the second round. >> Bracket >> Singles Players, Doubles Teams Selected to NCAA Championship TRACK AND FIELD 4. Profs, Eagles Top Ratings Here is the newest edition of the NCAA DIII Outdoor Track & Field National Rating Indices for the 2022 season, as released by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). Men Rowan, 267.05 UW-Eau Claire, 154.53 UW-Oshkosh, 128.42 Hardin-Simmons, 123.42 John Carroll, 121.19 UW-La Crosse, 104.52 Pomona-Pitzer, 99.99 UW-Stout, 94.99 Carnegie Mellon, 87.92 McMurry, 85.47 >> Men's Rating Index By Region East: MIT, Tufts, WPI Great Lakes: John Carroll, Mount Union, Trine Metro; Rowan, Ursinus, TCNJ Mid-Atlantic: Carnegie Mellon, Johns Hopkins, Susquehanna Mideast: Williams, RPI, Springfield Midwest: Wartburg, Loras, Dubuque Niagara: Geneseo, Cortland, Ithaca North: UW-La Crosse, UW-Oshkosh, UW-Eau Claire South: Lynchburg, Berry, Emory West: Claremont-M-S, Hardin-Simmons, Pomona-Pitzer >> Men's Regional Index Women UW-La Crosse, 215.62 Loras, 179.19 Johns Hopkins, 168.62 Washington, Mo., 149.37 Geneseo, 111.55 WPI, 84.60 Rochester, 78.78 Wartburg, 78.48 Trine, 77.70 UW-Platteville, 72.70 >> Women's Rating Index By Region East: Tufts, MIT, WPI Great Lakes: Mount Union, John Carroll, Trine Metro: TCNJ, Rowan, Stevens Mid-Atlantic: Johns Hopkins, Carnegie Mellon, Misericordia Mideast: Williams, Amherst, Middlebury Midwest: Washington U., Loras, Wartburg Niagara: Geneseo, Ithaca, Rochester North: UW-La Crosse, UW-Eau Claire, St. Norbert South: Lynchburg, Emory, Rhodes West: George Fox, Claremont-M-S, Redlands >> Women's Regional Index FOOTBALL 5.  Leagues Set Scheduling Agreement   The Empire 8 and Landmark Conferences have agreed to a scheduling agreement in football for non-conference competition.  This alliance will see members of both conferences fill vacancies within their respective schedules with nonconference opponents, with each institution playing two contests (one home, one away) against opponents from the other conference.   The conferences focused on geography and competitive balance when planning the matchups. With both leagues boasting seven members each, an alliance between the two conferences was a great fit for all 14 institutions. >> What They're Saying: “This is an exciting opportunity as the Landmark Conference aims to build its brand and reputation on the gridiron,” stated Landmark Commissioner Katie Boldvich. “This collaboration will provide quality competition and enhance the student-athlete experience with like-minded institutions," said Empire 8 Commissioner Chuck Mitrano. >> Read More A MESSAGE FROM D3PLAYBOOK Help us help you. We are glad that you are enjoying D3Playbook. Now won't you help us continue our work? Your gift helps us offset the costs of operating the newsletter and enable us to continue to provide the quality you have come to expect. Please contribute today.   Make a Donation to D3Playbook NEWS  6.  Lightning Round    D3baseball.com has an excellent web page devoted to conference championship results and a glance at possible Pool C bids.   Cake and candles to Luther assistant track and field coach Doreen Fullhart and Illinois Wesleyan assistant AD Katie Gonzales who celebrate Saturday. Also Claremont-Mudd-Scripps athletic facilities director Bob Sierra and Wilson head women's basketball coach Shane Rottier who celebrate on Sunday. TRANSACTIONS 7.  Comings and Goings   WABASH - Allison Manwell named assistant athletic director for internal operations  Thanks for starting your day with us. Have a safe and enjoyable weekend. What did you think of today's newsletter? Please invite your friends to sign up for D3Playbook

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