INDIANA, Pa. – For the sixth consecutive week, the IUP field hockey team remains among the nation's top 10, coming in at No. 9 in the latest NFHCA Division II Coaches Poll.

The Crimson Hawks moved down one spot in the rankings despite picking up their first PSAC victory of the season Sunday, defeating Millersville 2-1 at George P. Miller Stadium. The victory improved IUP to 7-2 overall.

IUP is one of seven PSAC programs ranked inside the national top 10. Kutztown remains at No. 1, followed by No. 2 East Stroudsburg, No. 4 Shippensburg, No. 5 Bloomsburg, No. 6 West Chester and No. 7 Slippery Rock.

The Crimson Hawks will have an opportunity to add to their resume this week with a pair of top-10 PSAC matchups on the road.

IUP travels to face No. 4 Shippensburg on Wednesday. The Raiders enter the matchup with a 7-2 record after spending part of the season ranked No. 1 nationally.

The Crimson Hawks then travel to No. 5 Bloomsburg on Saturday. The Huskies enter the week with a 9-2 record.

IUP has faced two nationally ranked top-10 opponents this season, splitting those matchups. The Crimson Hawks earned a 2-1 overtime road victory against then-No. 10 Millersville before falling 4-0 at No. 1 Kutztown.

Wednesday's matchup at Shippensburg begins a stretch of consecutive opportunities for IUP against teams ranked among the best in Division II.