All posts by Eric Curitore

NEW ENGLAND REGION -TEAM PREVIEWS

Defending Regional Champion SUNY Binghamton returns after an impressive 2017 run.  After two tough losses at the World Series, you can bet their hungry to get another opportunity out in Kansas.  With a strong fall season behind us – Lehigh (5-1) & Siena (7-1) join SUNY Binghamton (9-2) as conference leaders as we head into the spring portion of the season. Check out the New England Team Previews to learn more as the season is right around the corner.

Check back tomorrow for the New Penn Region! The 2018 Preseason Top 20 Poll will be released January 18th.

GREAT AMERICAN REGION -TEAM PREVIEWS

Ohio State (DII) had a memorable 2017 run as they went an incredible 12-0 in conference play & 3-0 at the Regional Playoff by outscoring their opponents by 22 in the process.  At the World Series they came up just short after losing to the eventual Champion in the semi finals. Returning Regional Playoff qualifiers Central Missouri, Illinois (DII) & Central Arkansas will join Ohio State & a host of others, in their pursuit of a 2018 World Series appearance. Check out the Great American Team Previews to learn more.

Check back tomorrow for the New England Region! The 2018 Preseason Top 20 Poll will be released January 18th.

DIXIE REGION -TEAM PREVIEWS

With 2017 Champ Florida Gulf Coast now in Division I, the Dixie Region is officially up for grabs in 2018. Returning Regional Playoff teams Tennessee, Longwood & High Point all look to build off their solid 2017 campaigns. Check out the Dixie Team Previews to learn more as the season approaches.

Check back tomorrow for the Great American Region! The 2018 Preseason Top 20 Poll will be released January 18th.

CHESAPEAKE REGION – TEAM PREVIEWS

Entering just their 3rd year in the NCBA, Salisbury University has already made a name for themselves. With back to back winning seasons & a trip to the 2017 World Series on their resume, you can bet they have high expectations entering the 2018 Spring Season. Do they have enough to repeat? Who will slow them down? Check out the Chesapeake Team Previews to learn more.

Check back tomorrow for the Dixie Region! The 2018 Preseason Top 20 Poll will be released January 18th!

2018 TEAM PREVIEW FORMS DUE 1/5

NCBA DII officers should be on the lookout for the 2018 NCBA Team Preview Form that was emailed to them as of this morning. This form is the best way to market their teams to the Top 20 Voting Panel. The form needs completed and returned to the NCBA by January 5th. The 2018 Preseason Top 20 Poll will be released January 18th.

D1 TEAMS REP UP FOR ELECTION

The NCBA Rules Committee D1 Team Representative Position is up for election.  This is a two year term which will require the elected D1 Teams Rep to travel to Pittsburgh for the Annual Rules Committee Meeting in the Summer.  The D1 Rules Rep will gather rule suggestions from D1 Teams during the course of the year and present them on behalf of the D1 teams to the rest of the Rules Committee for vote. Anyone can run for the position, so if you are interested in running, please fill out the D1 Rules Rep Candidate Form. To be considered, this needs to be completed and sent to [email protected]  by Sunday, November 5th at 11:59pm EST.

DISCIPLINARY ACTION

Lewis University & DePaul University have been placed on probation for violating NCBA DII rule 25.01.0.