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COLLEGE BASEBALL LINEUP DII BASEBALL TOP 30 RANKINGS 02
2012 Preseason Rankings
Week: 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14

D2 Baseball Rankings Updated May 13, 2012

Rank   Last
Week
Team Comment
1 No change from last poll
Rankings history
1 Tampa: Tampa (38-8) won their 14th SSC title as they are looking for the program?s 15th South Region crown. The region features four of the last six NCAA II national champions so keep an eye on the bay. Tampa Spartans
Tampa (38-8) won their 14th SSC title as they are looking for the program's 15th South Region crown. The region features four of the last six NCAA II national champions so keep an eye on the bay.
2 No change from last poll
Rankings history
2 St. Mary's (TX): The Rattlers (44-8) swept through the Heartland Tournament, only allowing a single run in three games. However the Rattlers will be traveling north to Missouri as the second seed in the South Central Regional. St. Mary's (TX) Rattlers
The Rattlers (44-8) swept through the Heartland Tournament, only allowing a single run in three games. However the Rattlers will be traveling north to Missouri as the second seed in the South Central Regional.
3 No change from last poll
Rankings history
3 Mount Olive: Mount Olive (44-8) is the top seed in the Southeast Regional for the fourth time in the last six years and will host for the second consecutive year.  The Trojans will face Lander in the first round. Mount Olive Trojans
Mount Olive (44-8) is the top seed in the Southeast Regional for the fourth time in the last six years and will host for the second consecutive year. The Trojans will face Lander in the first round.
4 No change from last poll
Rankings history
4 Tusculum: The Pioneers (46-8) were the top spot in the last NCAA baseball regional rankings, but were put as the number two seed behind Mount Olive in the Southeast Region. Tusculum Pioneers
The Pioneers (46-8) were the top spot in the last NCAA baseball regional rankings, but were put as the number two seed behind Mount Olive in the Southeast Region.
5 Up from last poll
Rankings history
6 Central Missouri: The Mules (44-7) won their 20th MIAA Tournament Championship in school history and more importantly captured the number one seed and hosting duties for the South Central Region. Central Missouri Mules
The Mules (44-7) won their 20th MIAA Tournament Championship in school history and more importantly captured the number one seed and hosting duties for the South Central Region.
6 Up from last poll
Rankings history
7 Minnesota State: The Mavericks (44-10) beat rival St. Cloud State twice to capture the NSIC post-season tournament title Saturday. The wins propelled MSU to the top seed in the Central and will face Regis in the first round. Minnesota State Mavericks
The Mavericks (44-10) beat rival St. Cloud State twice to capture the NSIC post-season tournament title Saturday. The wins propelled MSU to the top seed in the Central and will face Regis in the first round.
7 Up from last poll
Rankings history
8 Delta St.: Following their 12th GSC Championship, the Statesmen (40-12) received the No. 2 seed in the South Region Baseball Tournament. DSU will play conference foe North Alabama in the first round. Delta St. Statesmen
Following their 12th GSC Championship, the Statesmen (40-12) received the second seed in the South Region Baseball Tournament. DSU will play conference foe North Alabama in the first round.
8 Up from last poll
Rankings history
9 St. Cloud State: St. Cloud State (45-12) will be making its third consecutive trip to the Central Region tournament. The Huskies may have been able to take the top seed from the Mavs, but lost twice in the finale and will be the second seed behind MSU. St. Cloud State Huskies
St. Cloud State (45-12) will be making its third consecutive trip to the Central Region tournament. The Huskies may have been able to take the top seed from the Mavs, but lost twice in the finale and will be the second seed behind MSU.
9 Up from last poll
Rankings history
10 Lynn: Lynn (34-13), who finished second behind Tampa in the SSC standings, received the number three seed in the South and will play Alabama-Huntsville in the first round. Lynn Fighting Knights
Lynn (34-13), who finished second behind Tampa in the SSC standings, received the number three seed in the South and will play Alabama-Huntsville in the first round.
10 Up from last poll
Rankings history
19 Armstrong Atlantic: The Pirates (40-14) scored twice in the ninth to advance past Lander to capture the Peach Belt's automatic bid into the Southeast Regional. AASU will be playing fellow PBC member Francis Marion in the first round. Armstrong Atlantic Pirates
The Pirates (40-14) scored twice in the ninth to advance past Lander to capture the Peach Belt's automatic bid into the Southeast Regional. AASU will be playing fellow PBC member Francis Marion in the first round.
11 Down from last poll
Rankings history
5 Francis Marion: The Patriots (37-16) advanced to the semifinals of the Peach Belt Conference Tournament before being elminated by eventual champion Armstrong. Nonetheless FMU earned an at-large berth and will face AASU once again in the first round. Francis Marion Patriots
The Patriots (37-16) advanced to the semifinals of the Peach Belt Conference Tournament before being eliminated by eventual champion Armstrong. Nonetheless FMU earned an at-large berth and will face AASU once again in the first round.
12 Down from last poll
Rankings history
11 Nova Southeastern:  Nova Southeastern (33-13) completed their regular season with a series win over Rollins. The Sharks, who finished third in the final SSC standings, will play reigning champion West Florida in the first round of the South Regional. Nova Southeastern Sharks
Nova Southeastern (33-13) completed their regular season with a series win over Rollins. The Sharks, who finished third in the final SSC standings, will play reigning champion West Florida in the first round of the South Regional.
13 No change from last poll
Rankings history
13 Grand Valley St.: The Lakers (41-14), who won the GLIAC Baseball Tournament title for the seventh time in nine years, were given the #2 seed in the Midwest Regional and will take on Rockhurst in their first game. Grand Valley St. Lakers
The Lakers (41-14), who won the GLIAC Baseball Tournament title for the seventh time in nine years, were given the second seed in the Midwest Regional and will take on Rockhurst in their first game.
14 Up from last poll
Rankings history
15 North Alabama: For the second straight season and the 12th time in school history, UNA (39-16) has been selected to compete in the South Regional and will play Delta State in the first round. The Lions advanced to the GSC semifinals before being elininated by the Statesmen. North Alabama Lions
For the second straight season and the 12th time in school history, UNA (39-16) has been selected to compete in the South Regional and will play Delta State in the first round. The Lions advanced to the GSC semifinals before being eliminated by the Statesmen.
15 Up from last poll
Rankings history
16 Southern Ark.: The Muleriders (36-15) won the first Great American Conference Tournament following a walk-off home run in the bottom of the 11th inning. SAU will play Angelo State in the first round of the South Central Regional. Southern Ark. Muleriders
The Muleriders (36-15) won the first Great American Conference Tournament following a walk-off home run in the bottom of the 11th inning. SAU will play Angelo State in the first round of the South Central Regional.
16 Up from last poll
Rankings history
17 Angelo St.: Angelo State (40-15) won both the regular season and post-season Lone Star Conference Championships and will play Southern Arkansas as the third seed in the South Region. Angelo St. Rams
Angelo State (40-15) won both the regular season and post-season Lone Star Conference Championships and will play Southern Arkansas as the third seed in the South Region.
17 Down from last poll
Rankings history
12 Cal St. Chico: Despite a quicker than anticipated ouster from the CCAA Tournament, Chico (37-16) still received a ticket north to face Western Oregon in the first round of the West Regional. Cal St. Chico Wildcats
Despite a quicker than anticipated ouster from the CCAA Tournament, Chico (37-16) still received a ticket north to face Western Oregon in the first round of the West Regional.
18 No change from last poll
Rankings history
18 West Chester: West Chester (38-10) will face West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference champion Shepherd in the first round of the Atlantic Region. The Rams were given the second seed in the region and will be playing on the field where they won the region in 2009. West Chester Golden Rams
West Chester (38-10) will face West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference champion Shepherd in the first round of the Atlantic Region. The Rams were given the second seed in the region and will be playing on the field where they won the region in 2009.
19 Down from last poll
Rankings history
14 Colorado Mesa: Colorado Mesa (39-14) fumbled through the RMAC Tournament, going 1-2, but it likely didn't effect their positioning in the Central as they earned the number three seed and will face conference foe New Mexico Highlands in the first round. Colorado Mesa Mavericks
Colorado Mesa (39-14) fumbled through the RMAC Tournament, going 1-2, but it likely didn't effect their positioning in the Central as they earned the number three seed and will face conference foe New Mexico Highlands in the first round.
20 Up from last poll
Rankings history
21 Indianapolis: Fresh off the capturing of their first GLVC crown since 2001, the Greyhounds (42-14) grabbed the No. 1 seed in the Midwest Region and will play Lewis in the first round. Indianapolis Greyhounds
Fresh off the capturing of their first GLVC crown since 2001, the Greyhounds (42-14) grabbed the No. 1 seed in the Midwest Region and will play Lewis in the first round.
21 Up from last poll
Rankings history
23 Western Oregon: GNAC bully Western Oregon (40-9) will host the West Regional and take on Chico State in the first round. The Wolves have qualified for the West Regions in four of the past five years, and six of the past eight. Western Oregon Wolves
GNAC bully Western Oregon (40-9) will host the West Regional and take on Chico State in the first round. The Wolves have qualified for the West Regions in four of the past five years, and six of the past eight.
22 Up from last poll
Rankings history
29 Le Moyne : Le Moyne (40-13-1), which set a program record for wins in a season, defeated Franklin Pierce twice on Sunday to win the NE-10 crown in their first year of the conference. The Dolphins received the second seed in the East and will play Wilmington in the first round. Le Moyne Dolphins
Le Moyne (40-13-1), which set a program record for wins in a season, defeated Franklin Pierce twice on Sunday to win the NE-10 crown in their first year of the conference. The Dolphins received the second seed in the East and will play Wilmington in the first round.
23 Up from last poll
Rankings history
26 Seton Hill: Seton Hill (42-8) didn't win the WVIAC Tournament as anticipated, but did garnish the top seed in the Atlantic and will play Winston Salem in the first round. Seton Hill Griffins
Seton Hill (42-8) didn't win the WVIAC Tournament as anticipated, but did garnish the top seed in the Atlantic and will play Winston Salem in the first round.
24 Up from last poll
Rankings history
25 Franklin Pierce: Franklin Pierce (36-17-1) was in the driver's seat of the Northeast-10 Conference Championship, but were defeated twice by Le Moyne on Sunday to lose the crown. Even without the win, FPU was named the third seed of the East Regional. Franklin Pierce Ravens
Franklin Pierce (36-17-1) was in the driver's seat of the Northeast-10 Conference Championship, but were defeated twice by Le Moyne on Sunday to lose the crown. Even without the win, FPU was named the third seed of the East Regional.
25 Down from last poll
Rankings history
22 West Florida: The Argonauts (34-17) will be looking to defend their 2011 National Championship by taking on Nova Southeastern in first round of the South Region. It will mark the first ever match up between the Argos and the Sharks. West Florida Argonauts
The Argonauts (34-17) will be looking to defend their 2011 National Championship by taking on Nova Southeastern in first round of the South Region. It will mark the first ever match up between the Argos and the Sharks.
26 Up from last poll
Rankings history
NR UC San Diego: The Tritons (32-22) won their fourth consecutive California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Baseball Tournament title and will play Dixie State as the number three seed in the West Regional. UC San Diego Tritons
The Tritons (32-22) won their fourth consecutive California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Baseball Tournament title and will play Dixie State as the number three seed in the West Regional.
27 Down from last poll
Rankings history
20 St. Edward's: Despite an 0-2 showing in the Heartland Conference Tournament, St. Edward's (35-14) will be headed to lovely Warrensburg, MO as the sixth seed in the Central Regional and will play host Central Missouri in the first round of the tournament. The Hilltoppers St. Edward's Hilltoppers
Despite an 0-2 showing in the Heartland Conference Tournament, St. Edward's (35-14) will be headed to lovely Warrensburg, MO as the sixth seed in the Central Regional and will play host Central Missouri in the first round of the tournament. The Hilltoppers
28 Down from last poll
Rankings history
27 Mercyhurst: The Lakers (38-15) run for a second straight PSAC title fell short when they were stopped in the semifinals by Kutztown. MU will look to avenge their loss when they play the Bears in the first round of the Atlantic Regional. Mercyhurst Lakers
The Lakers (38-15) run for a second straight PSAC title fell short when they were stopped in the semifinals by Kutztown. MU will look to avenge their loss when they play the Bears in the first round of the Atlantic Regional.
29 Down from last poll
Rankings history
28 N.M. Highlands: NMHU (39-14) only managed to go 2-2 in the RMAC Baseball Tournament, but did secure the fourth seed in the Central Region and will play Colorado Mesa in round one. New Mexico Highlands Cowboys
NMHU (39-14) only managed to go 2-2 in the RMAC Baseball Tournament, but did secure the fourth seed in the Central Region and will play Colorado Mesa in round one.
30 No change from last poll
Rankings history
30 Kutztown: Kutztown (35-17) earned the third position in the Atlantic Region and will play PSAC rival Mercyhurst in the first round. Despite only being the three seed, the Bears will host the regional. Kutztown Golden Bears
Kutztown (35-17) earned the third position in the Atlantic Region and will play PSAC rival Mercyhurst in the first round. Despite only being the three seed, the Bears will host the regional.

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