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Bishops Take Over Lead in
NCAC All-Sports Standings
March 6, 2008
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After the conclusion of the winter 2007-08 seasons, Ohio Wesleyan University has taken the lead in the North Coast Athletic Conference All-Sports Trophy chase.
Ohio Wesleyan compiled 44 points during the winter 2007-08 season, posting top-3 finishes in 4 of the 6 winter sports, including championships in men's and women's indoor track & field and second-place ties in men's and women's basketball. The 44 points hiked Ohio Wesleyan's total to 94 for the 2007-08 academic year, giving the Bishops a 1 1/2-point lead over Wittenberg and an 8 1/2-point lead over third-place Kenyon.
The All-Sports Trophy is given annually to the school that performs the best across the NCAC's 22 sports. Ten points are awarded for a first-place finish, 9 for a second, 8 for a third, and so on. Men's and women's performances are combined, exemplifying the NCAC's commitment to equity and balance among programs. Wooster won 3 of the first 4 all-sports championships, interrupted once by Denison. Ohio Wesleyan followed with a 6-year run leading to titles by Wooster (twice), Wittenberg (once), and Denison (9). The Battling Bishops are the defending all-sports champions after earning their seventh trophy last spring.
Ohio Wesleyan leads the way with 108 team championships in the NCAC's 24th playing season. Allegheny is next with 100 titles, followed by Denison (95), Kenyon (91), Wooster (64) and Wittenberg (61).
