Thu, Sep 3, 2:00 PM

Northwestern holds the top spot while early-season upsets reshuffled the national top 10.

• Upset

  Michigan Stuns North Carolina in Opener

  Michigan secured a 2-1 victory at North Carolina, dropping the Tar Heels to No. 10 while the Wolverines vaulted to No. 8.

• Poll watch

  Iowa Climbs to No. 4 After Road Win

  The Hawkeyes vaulted from No. 11 to No. 4 after securing a 4-3 victory at Wake Forest to open their season 2-0.

• Top 20 win

  UMass Edges Liberty, Climbs to No. 11

  Massachusetts moved to 2-0 and climbed four spots to No. 11 following a 3-2 home victory against Liberty.

• Poll watch

  Old Dominion Jumps into Poll at No. 18

  Previously unranked Old Dominion entered at No. 18 following a 3-2 victory at Ohio State and a 7-0 shutout of Bellarmine.

• Statement win

  Monmouth Cruises Past Rutgers 5-1

  Monmouth climbed to No. 17 in the rankings after dominating Rutgers 5-1 in their opener.

Thu, Sep 3, 11:38 AM

Northwestern retains the No. 1 spot as opening-week upsets spark major movement throughout the NFHCA top 10.

• Upset

  Michigan edges North Carolina in season opener

  A 2-1 victory over North Carolina pushed Michigan up six spots to No. 8, while dropping the Tar Heels from No. 2 to No. 10.

• Poll watch

  Iowa surges to No. 4 after defeating Wake Forest

  The Hawkeyes jumped seven spots into the top five following a 4-3 road win over Wake Forest.

• Rankings

  Old Dominion enters poll at No. 18 after 2-0 start

  Previously unranked, Old Dominion secured a spot in the top 20 after road victories against Ohio State and Bellarmine.

• Ranked win

  Massachusetts tops Liberty to move to No. 11

  UMass climbed four spots in the national rankings following a 3-2 home victory over Liberty on Saturday.

• Statement win

  Monmouth downs Rutgers in five-goal performance

  Monmouth moved up to No. 17 in the latest poll after rolling past Rutgers 5-1 on August 28.