INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – South Dakota Mines Volleyball is ranked eighth in the latest NCAA Power Index (NPI) South Central Region rankings.

The NPI ranking system is used to evaluate team performance and took the place of the Regional Advisory Committees this season.

The RMAC schools in front of the Hardrockers are Colorado School of Mines in second, Colorado Mesa at third, MSU Denver fifth and UCCS just ahead of the Rockers in seventh. Three LSC programs made the list, with 20-1 Angelo State at first, Dallas Baptist in third and UT Tyler in sixth.

The two conference champions and remaining top six institutions will earn a spot in the NCAA Tournament.

The next NPI rankings are scheduled for Oct. 26, followed by Nov. 2. Daily updated rankings will take place the week of Nov. 2.

The Hardrockers enter the week 15-5 overall and 7-3 in the RMAC with six contests remaining, two of them against teams above the Rockers.

What's Next

South Dakota Mines will host the RMAC Power Pod this week, with matches scheduled against Regis on Oct. 22, followed by New Mexico Highlands on Oct. 24. The Hardrockers will go to Black Hills State on Oct. 27.