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#10: Cal State LA, Charleston, Lincoln (MO) and Flagler sit atop each super region in the 40-team men's soccer bracket. The closest margin for at-large bids came in Super Region 3 where Drury edged out Tiffin by 0.109 in NPI. (link - bracket, link - final NPI)

#9: The MIAA has put together a 10-person task force, led by Arkansas-Fort Smith AD Curtis Janz, to prepare for the passage or defeat of the Protect College Sports Act. The primary goal of the task force: “To identify where MIAA leadership and self-governance are needed to safeguard the educational mission of the Association's intercollegiate athletic programs, even if the US House of Representatives passes the PCSA.” Commissioner Mike Racy: “NCAA Division II athletics is at a pivotal moment. MIAA members want to proactively determine how to implement areas of change in college sports that outside agencies and bodies are prioritizing. The Association must also boldly identify where self-governance and enforcement are needed to help strengthen the benefits of MIAA membership.” (link)

#8: Van Wagner launches RELAY, a new digital platform for official athletics websites and mobile apps that combines content management and AI tools to help staff work more efficiently, tell their stories and deliver a digital experience reflecting each institution's brand. RELAY will be led by Syracuse (DI) SVP/Chief Digital Officer Jeff Rubin, who will serve as RELAY Chief Strategic Advisor. (link)

#7: The Title IX lawsuit filed by current and former Concordia Irvine women's swimming and diving and tennis student-athletes has been granted class-action status to include “All present, prospective, and future female CUI students who participate, seek to participate, and/or are or were deterred or prevented from participating in intercollegiate varsity athletics at CUI.” The lawsuit stemmed from CUI's decision last year to cut four sports, with the court granting plaintiffs a preliminary injunction last fall to bar the elimination of any women's teams. (link, link - ruling)

#6: The 56-team women's soccer bracket has been unveiled and the top teams in each women's soccer region are Dallas Baptist, Nova Southeastern, Washburn, Bentley, Columbus State, Gannon, Missouri-St. Louis and Western Washington, in order by NPI. Across all regions, the narrowest NPI margin for at-larges came from the Central Region where Missouri Western beat out Central Oklahoma for the final spot by 0.069 in NPI. (link - bracket, link - final NPI)

#5: Caldwell recently cut the ribbon on its new women's basketball locker room thanks to a donation from former Women's Basketball HC Linda Cimino. (link)

#4: Pittsburg State is set to begin construction on its End Zone Experience later this week. The privately funded north end zone facility will include the Gorilla's game day locker room, 20 premium suites, a club level and event space, offices and much more. PSU hopes to have the facility ready for the 2027 season. Renderings included. (link)

#3: Saint Anselm AD Phil Rowe will transition to a new role as Athletics Senior Advisor with Senior Deputy AD for External Relations Jonathan Harper to serve as Interim AD, starting January 11. President Michael Lewis: “Phil's leadership has been especially valuable as we prepare to transition from NCAA Division II to Division III and join the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference. I am thankful he will continue serving the college as Athletics Senior Advisor, providing guidance and continuity during this important period. Jonathan Harper brings extensive experience in collegiate athletics administration and has played a direct role in planning for our NCAA transition. Our Hawks athletics programs contribute to student development, strengthen connections across our community, and provide a shared source of pride.” (link)

#2: Rockhurst promotes AD Kristy Bayer to Assoc. VP. (link)

#1: With the men's and women's soccer selection shows taking place tonight, here are the latest NPI rankings for each. (link - MSOC, link - WSOC); The penultimate NPI rankings for field hockey (link), football (link) and women's volleyball (link) are live ahead of Sunday's selection shows.

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