INDIANAPOLIS – The NCAA released its first Division II Regional Rankings for men's and women's soccer on Wednesday, with Chowan Men's Soccer among four Conference Carolinas programs recognized in the initial poll.

These rankings serve as the official poll used by the NCAA selection committees in determining the championship field. Updated rankings will be released weekly leading up to the NCAA Championship selections. The initial release lists institutions alphabetically within each region.

MEN'S REGION RANKINGS | WOMEN'S REGION RANKINGS

In the Men's Soccer Super Region 2, two Conference Carolinas programs are among those under consideration — Chowan University and Young Harris College. The Hawks currently hold an 8-3-3 record, while the Mountain Lions sit at 10-1-3 on the season.

The next NCAA Regional Rankings will be released on November 5 and November 12, with the official NCAA Championship Selection Shows for men's and women's soccer scheduled for Monday, November 17, on NCAA.com.