TOP TEN RECAP:

Loyola-Chicago (10-3, 7-1) remains the number one team in the country with their first test of the spring season coming up this weekend. After a conference sweep of rival George Washington, George Mason (8-2, 5-1) steps up to take over the  No. 2 spot. Gardner Webb (6-3, 4-0) continues their steady climb up the rankings to No. 3 after a strong showing in their non-conference games against NCAA teams. Carnegie Mellon (5-3, 3-1) jumps into the rankings at No. 7 after a strong showing in the Swing into Spring event including a win over Division II opponent Bowling Green. Finally, Dickinson (5-5, 4-0) had the biggest fall in the rankings this week, slipping from No. 2 to No. 10 after falling to fellow DIII contender Cleveland State in Panama City Beach.

Check out the entire Rawlings Week 17 Top Ten HERE!

KEY UPCOMING MATCHUPS:

Week 17: #7 Carnegie Mellon (5-3, 3-1) @ #6 Duquesne (3-1, 3-1) – The top two teams in District III East face off to decide who will take control of first place in the Battle for the Burgh after a rainout last weekend.

Week 17: #8 York (2-0, 2-0) @ #10 Dickinson (5-5, 4-0) – The top two teams in District I West open their conference spring season to see who will take control of first place. Dickinson looks to get back on track after a tough non-conference slate in Panama City Beach.

Week 18: #9 John Carroll (6-4, 3-1) @ Cleveland State (3-8, 2-0) – Two of the top contenders in District III West open with a big matchup. Both squads have endured grueling non-conference schedules against DI and DII opponents to get them prepared for conference play.

The next Division III poll will be released on April 3rd.