INDIANAPOLIS – The Shepherd University volleyball team (19-3, 8-2 PSAC East) is ranked third in the latest Atlantic Region rankings for matches through Oct. 25 and is ranked No. 40 in the latest NCAA II NPI rankings.

The Rams have an NPI value of 59.563 to trail Gannon (60.923) and Indiana (Pa.) (60.761). Gannon has a 25 NPI rank and IUP has a 27 NPI rank.

The NCAA Power Index (NPI) takes into account team performance, strength of schedule and game results and is used as part of the NCAA postseason selection process.

The Rams return to action on Friday when they travel to West Chester for a 6 p.m. match.