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BLOOMSBURG— The Bloomsburg University jumped back to first place in the STX/National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Division II national poll after spending two weeks at the second spot.

Bloomsburg, 8-0, 3-0 in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC), received all 15 first place votes to rank them PSAC rival Shippensburg, 9-1, who was in first place the previous two weeks.

The Huskies most recent win came off an 8-2 conference win over Mansfield University. Bloomsburg has now won 17 straight games dating back to last season.

Leading the Huskies in goals and assists is junior Shanna Fritz (Benton/Benton) with seven and six, respectively for 20 points. Juniors Nikki Hartranft (Oley/Oley Valley) and Sheila Zilinski (Barto/Boyertown) also have seven goals and are tied for second on the team with 17 points. Goalie Trish Leitzel (Richfield/Middleburg), 8-0, has a goals against average of 0.38 and has recorded 22 saves.

Bloomsburg will host number two Shippensburg Wednesday at 3:30 p.m.

	Institution (record)	Points
1.	Bloomsburg University (8-0)	150 (15)
2.	Shippensburg University (9-1)	126
3.	Lock Haven University (8-2)	116
4.	Saint Michael's College (8-2)	114
5.	Bentley College (7-2)	81
6.	East Stroudsburg University (7-4)	72
7.	Bryant College (6-2)	59
8.	Indiana University of PA (10-3)	48
9.	Mercyhurst College (6-3)	24
10.	Stonehill College (6-2)	22