The Colonial States League has kicked off its 2025-26 campaign with strong momentum. According to the official standings:
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West Chester University leads the way with a 10-0 record, 20 points, and a goal differential of +63 (79 goals for, 16 against).
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University of Scranton sits second at 6-1 (12 pts) with +16 GD.
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Stockton University is third (5-3, 10 pts), followed by Neumann University (4-2, 8 pts), Millersville University (3-2-1, 7 pts) and Drexel University (3-3, 6 pts).
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On the other end of the spectrum, The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) is still searching for a win (0-11, 0 pts) and a -68 goal differential.
So far, the CSCHC is seeing a clear divide: one dominant team, a competitive middle tier, and a few programs struggling to break through.
Story Lines To Watch:
West Chester’s dominance – West Chester’s perfect start (10-0) isn’t just about wins; their goal differential (+63) suggests they’re controlling games in almost every respect. That kind of margin hints at both offensive firepower and defensive stability.
Middle-of-the-pack mayhem – With Scranton and Stockton fairly close, and Neumann and Millersville not far behind, there’s still room for movement in the standings. The fight for playoff positioning (and seeding) is alive.
Programs in transition – Teams like TCNJ (winless so far) and Seton Hall (2-6) are clearly struggling. The question is whether they’ll dig in and turn it around before the postseason, or if the gap will widen.
Goal differential as indicator – Many of the teams with winning records also have strong goal differentials (e.g., West Chester +63, Scranton +16, Stockton +11). Conversely, teams at the bottom (TCNJ -68, Seton Hall -29) show that they’re losing by more than just a few goals each game. This suggests performance gaps rather than mere bad luck.
Playoff Predictions:
With the regular season already well underway, it appears likely that:
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West Chester is going to enter the playoffs as the heavy favorite.
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Scranton and Stockton look poised to challenge for the top seed if West Chester slips.
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Neumann and Millersville could play spoiler and vie for higher seeds or upset potential.
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The teams at the bottom will need substantial improvement to make a postseason impact or even qualify.