(LEBANON, Ill., Feb. 26) – The McKendree University women's hockey team will head to Dallas, Tex. for the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) National Tournament beginning on Mar. 27. The Bearcats will head to Nationals in just their third year as a program. The ACHA released the final rankings on Tuesday afternoon.
 
The Bearcats are ranked No. 7 and will play No. 2 ranked Adrian College in the first round.
 
The National Tournament will be played at Dr. Pepper Arena, the practice facility for the NHL Dallas Stars.
 
McKendree was narrowly defeated in both games against the Bulldogs on Nov. 16-17. Adrian took both contests with 1-0 and 3-2 overtime victories when the Bearcats traveled north.
 
The Bearcats will head to Dallas with a 16-10 overall record after closing out the regular season on Feb. 23-24 against Lindenwood University-Belleville.