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RAWLINGS WEEK 16 NCBA DI TOP 20 POLL

We have a new #1!

2023 World Series Champion Penn State has been dethroned after suffering two losses this past week to East Carolina & Virginia Tech.  Two time defending Northern Pacific Regional Champion Utah State jumps into top spot as they kick off their 2024 Spring Season this coming weekend.

Florida, Southern Methodist, Clemson & Iowa all jump into the Top 20 after strong performances on the field the last two weeks.

Check out the full results HERE!

Next poll will be released March 21st 

NEW TEAM ALERT – CENTRAL WASH!

NEW TEAM ALERT!
Central Washington University becomes the 1st team to take advantage of the Early Discount Period offered to new NCBA teams when first joining.
We look forward to having the Wildcats on board next year!
Any new schools looking to join the NCBA for the ’24/’25 Season should contact Jimmy Henderson with the NCBA for more info!

RAWLINGS WEEK 14 NCBA DI TOP 20 POLL

Defending Champion Penn State remains on top as they receive 14 of a possible 20 first place votes.

East Carolina jumps 12 spots all the way to #5 after taking 2 of 3 from former #2 ranked Virginia Tech, along with sweeping their first conference series against North Carolina.

Kennesaw State makes their first ever appearance in the Top 20 after taking 2 of 3 conference games from previously ranked Georgia Tech.

Check out the full results HERE!

Next poll will be released March 7th. 

RAWLINGS WEEK 12 NCBA DI TOP 20 POLL

Not a ton of movement after opening weekend as Defending Champion Penn State remains on top as they receive 14 of a possible 20 first place votes.

Georgia Tech  jumps into the #20 spot after taking 2 of 3 from LSU, who fell from #7 to #18 in the process. South Carolina also jumps into the Top 20 at 19, as they swept Georgia in a 3 game series.

Check out the full results HERE!

Next poll will be released February 22nd.

NEW TEAM REGISTRATION OPEN FOR 24/25 SEASON!

The NCBA has opened New Team Registration for the 2024-2025 NCBA season.  Teams looking to sign up early can save money off the one time New Team Registration Fee tied to joining the league.  That discount will not be offered later this Spring!

If your team is interested in joining the NCBA for next season, contact Director of Team Development Jimmy Henderson today!

Welcome Aboard!

We’re excited to introduce  2⃣ new Regional Directors to the team!

Mid Atlantic Regional Director:  Josh Jacobs 

South Atlantic Regional Director:  Skylar Petry

Josh & Skylar are both former NCBA standouts who will be a great resource moving forward!

RAWLINGS PRESEASON NCBA DI TOP 20 POLL

The 2024 Spring Season kicks off in less than a week! 2023 World Series Champion Penn State is back at the #1 spot as they look to become the first school since Colorado State (2008, 2009, 2010) to take home the Title in back to back years!

47 different teams in total received votes.

6 different teams received 1st place votes.

Check out the full results HERE!

Next poll will be released February 8th. 

North Atlantic Team Previews

DIVISION I TEAM PREVIEWS  |  DAY 8 OF 8

NORTH ATLANTIC REGION!

Penn State entered the 2023 Regular Season with heavy expectations after falling in the World Series semi-finals the year prior. With 2 Winner Series Championships already on their resume (’13 & ’18), the Nittany Lions looked to join Colorado State as the only other program to win 3+ Titles.  A 13-2 Regular Season record earned them the #1 seed at the Regional.  3 consecutive dominant wins pushed Penn State back to the World Series as the #2 seed. After losing to Defending Champion Florida State in the semi’s, they battled back to defeat the Noles in the elimination game to secure a spot in the Championship.  Penn State went on to defeat UW Whitewater by a score of 6-3 to capture their 3rd overall Title.

Penn State is looking to become the first program since Colorado State (2008 – 2010) to successfully defend their Title.  Can they do it?

Lot’s of baseball left to be played as Delaware (6-0) & Temple (7-0) currently sit atop the East ConferenceUMass, Northeastern & Boston College all enter the Spring with just 1 loss out in North ConferenceBinghamton & Pittsburgh are neck & neck with Penn State in the West Conference, as all 3 clubs went undefeated in the Fall.

Be sure to check all the North Atlantic Team Previews to see how everyone’s looking heading into the Spring 2024 season!

-DIVISION I PRESEASON TOP 20 POLL WILL BE RELEASED TOMORROW!

Great Lakes Team Previews

DIVISION I TEAM PREVIEWS  |  DAY 7 OF 8

GREAT LAKES REGION!

From 3-16 in 2022 to World Series Runner Up in 2023,  not sure we’ll ever see a one year transformation like we did with the Univ. of Wisconsin Whitewater.  After securing their 1st ever Conference Title, the Warhawks headed to Fort Wayne, IN as the #3 seed for the Regional Tournament.  UWW went 3-0 on the weekend, allowing just 4 total runs to secure their 1st ever World Series berth.  Entering as the bottom seed, the Cinderella story continued as they took out #1 seed Utah State, Defending Champ Florida State & former Champion Virginia Tech to reach the Title game. While UWW ultimately fell to Penn State, their 2023 season was one for the memory books.

Heading into 2024 the Great Lakes Region took on some exciting realignment.  Newcomers Ohio State, Miami (OH), Dayton, Ohio & Cincinnati are looking to shake things up! Don’t forget about Michigan, Illinois State, Notre Dame & Wisconsin – all four perennial Playoff teams looking to rebound in 2024.

Be sure to check all the Great Lakes Team Previews to see how everyone’s looking heading into the Spring 2024 season!

-DIVISION I PRESEASON TOP 20 POLL WILL BE RELEASED THIS THURSDAY!

Gulf Coast Team Previews

DIVISION I TEAM PREVIEWS  |  DAY 6 OF 8

GULF COAST REGION!

Louisiana State Univ. has quickly become a powerhouse down in the Gulf Coast Region.  Over the past two years they have a combined 24-3 conference record, earning them two straight Conference Titles.  The Tigers have also won two straight Regional Tournaments resulting in back to back World Series appearances.  In a Region that’s incredibly deep, LSU will surely have their hands full again in 2024.  Fresh off their 2nd place finish at the Regional last year,  Alabama brings back 22 players this Spring.  The Mustangs of Southern Methodist look to build off their 3rd place Regional finish as well.  How about Texas A&M?  13 Conference Titles. 8 Regional Tournament Appearances. 2002 World Series Champ.  Don’t ever count out the Aggies.

Can LSU reach their 3rd straight World Series? Who will stop them?

Be sure to check all the Gulf Coast Team Previews to see how everyone’s looking heading into the Spring 2024 season!

-DIVISION I PRESEASON TOP 20 POLL WILL BE RELEASED THIS THURSDAY!