KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Swarthmore College women's soccer team continued to climb in the national rankings, improving three spots to No. 12 in the United Soccer Coaches weekly poll. The Garnet have been ranked for all six weeks of the season, while improving its ranking for the fourth-straight week. This week's ranking marks the team's highest of the season. 

The Garnet increased their win streak to seven-straight games with victories over Muhlenberg College, 2-0, and Ursinus College, 3-1, this past week. Swarthmore sits at the top of the Centennial Conference standings, holding a 10-1-2 record with a 6-0 conference mark. 

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Ava Gizzie has been the heart and soul of the conference's second-highest scoring offense. The junior has scored goals in eight-straight games, and currently leads the Centennial in scoring - despite missing the first two games of the season. Nicole Jensen has also emerged as a huge offensive weapon for the Garnet, tallying points in four-straight games with the fourth-most assists in the conference. 

In addition to their offensive success, Swarthmore remains the top defensive team in the conference with just 0.46 goals allowed per game. The team posted its ninth shutout of this season in a win over Muhlenberg College. 

The Garnet look to defend its national ranking against Dickinson College and No. 13 Christopher Newport University. The Red Devils currently sit at 4-0-1 in the conference as the only other unbeaten team.