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The Bears are ranked No. 13 in the country in the latest NCAA Division II poll
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Lenoir-Rhyne University’s latest rankings look encouraging as the Bears await word if they’re going to get a bid into the NCAA Division II women’s softball championships.
In the latest National Fast-pitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Top 25 rankings for Division II, LRU (46-11) remained at No. 13, and they are No. 5 in latest Southeast Regional rankings.
The NCAA Division II field will be revealed Monday at 10 a.m. in a selection show, with the top eight teams from each region earning a spot in the national tournament. The Bears are vying for their 12th such trip.
LRU is coming off a share of the South Atlantic Conference (SAC) regular season title with Carson-Newman, the 11th title won by the Bears.
The Bears are led by senior catcher Sarah Kenley of Charlotte – the SAC Player of the Year this season – and sophomore outfielder Erin Boone of Creedmoor.
- Pfeiffer University, coached by former Alexander Central high head coach Monte Sherrill and featuring several former Cougars on his roster, is ranked No. 8 among the Top 25 with a record of 44-6.
TOP 25 RANKINGS
(NFCA NCAA Division II)
1. Angelo State (16) 400
2. Harding 50-6
3. North Georgia 44-10
4. Cal State Monterey Bay 42-9
5. West Texas A&M 40-9
6. Southern Indiana 40-10
7. West Virginia Wesleyan 40-6
8. Pfeiffer 44-6
9. Minnesota State 50-6
10. West Florida 39-12
11. Humboldt State 34-12
12. Colorado Mesa 42-6
13. Lenoir-Rhyne 46-11
14. Saint Leo 37-13
15. Caldwell 40-13
16. Central Oklahoma 47-9
17. California Baptist 36-11
18. UAH 39-14
19. St. Mary’s 40-12
20. West Chester 40-10
21. Southern Arkansas 42-14
22. Wayne State (Mich.) 36-12
23. Dixie State 39-12
24. Saginaw Valley State 31-14
25. Adelphi 33-13-1
NCAA DIVISION II
SOUTHEAST RANKINGS
1. North Georgia 44-10
2. Carson-Newman 43-11
3. Armstrong State 30-11
4. Limestone 43-11
5. Lenoir-Rhyne 46-11
6. Young Harris 42-12
7. Pfeiffer 44-6
8. Flagler 37-19
9. North Greenville 35-17
10. Coker 41-17
— Reported by LRU Sports Information