The final Learfield Directors' Cup fall standings for Divisions II were released with Maha Clarke’s Queens University of Charlotte Royals ranking 15th. The Royals totaled 167 points in the fall to claim their highest rank in history at the close of the fall season. Grand Valley State led the way in Division II with 350 points.
Queens captured 60 points after finishing 15th in the women's cross country championships, and 43 points after finishing 31st in the men's cross country championships. The volleyball team then grabbed 64 points after making history, and taking ninth overall at the women's volleyball championships. Last season, the Royals sat at No. 52 on the list at the close of the fall season with 88 total points. Queens' highest ranking in history at the close of the fall season previous to this year came during the 2010-11 season when the Royals ranked 29th with 117 total points.
In Division II, Colorado School of Mines is in second place with 324 points, LIU Post is in third place with 257 points, Alaska Anchorage is in fourth with 235.50 points and rounding out the top five is Shippensburg (PA) with 233.50 points.
The Learfield Directors' Cup was developed as a joint effort between the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) and USA Today. Points are awarded based on each institution's finish in NCAA Championships. The Directors' Cup Committee is reviewing the scoring structure for 2016-17 which will be finalized prior to the winter sports standings.
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