Things are starting to pick up across NCBA Division III as we move further into the season, and there’s been plenty of shake-up in the rankings. Wake Forest has been on a tear, staying undefeated at 10-0 and moving up to the #2 spot. Sacred Heart still holds strong at #1, continuing to set the pace at the top. Elsewhere, Maryville’s solid run has earned them a spot in the Top 10, while York breaks into the rankings after a strong 5-1 start in conference play. With postseason getting closer, every week is starting to matter a little more and the competition is only getting tighter.

Check out the full results HERE!
Next Poll will be released April 23rd!

NEW TEAM ALERT!

Registration for new teams to join the 2026/2027 season is in full swing!

Welcome Northern Michigan University!

The Wildcats are the 5th school to join thus far.

Interested in joining? Make sure to reach out to New Teams Director Jacob Kortenber

We are in phase two of the registration period, so make sure to get signed up quick to advantage of our early registration discount!

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Postseason Bound!

Congratulations to Sacred Heart on clinching their spot in the District I Championship! The regional playoffs will take place from May 1st-3rd at Snyder Avenue Park in Berkeley Heights, NJ.

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The NCBA Division III season continues to heat up as we head into Week 18, with several teams making strong statements on the national stage. Wake Forest stays red-hot, climbing to #3 after a sweep over VCU, while multiple programs impressed with competitive showings against Division I and II opponents down in Panama City Beach. Sacred Heart remains firmly in the top spot, once again earning all five first-place votes, with Adrian holding steady at #2. Movement throughout the middle of the poll highlights just how competitive the division has become as the postseason approaches.

Check out the full results HERE!
Next Poll will be released April 9th!

The NCBA Division III season continued to pick up momentum over the past couple weeks with several notable results across the country. East Tennessee State made a strong statement with a doubleheader sweep over Division I UT-Chattanooga, while Cleveland State and Catholic each earned wins over Division II opponents. Sacred Heart remains atop the poll, receiving all five first-place votes.

Check out the full results HERE!
Next Poll will be released March 26th.

The 2026 NCBA DIII Season kicks off in 9 days! Sacred Heart secures all 5 of the possible first place votes as they look to make a splash in their first year with Division III.

In total, 17 different teams received votes in the preseason poll, highlighting the depth across Division III and the number of programs with legitimate postseason aspirations.

Check out the full results HERE!

Next Poll will be released February 12th.

DIVISION III TEAM PREVIEWS  |  DAY 3 OF 3

District IV

Roster movement and realignment have reshaped District IV over the past few seasons. UW–Stevens Point lifted the trophy in 2025, while UW–River Falls (2024) and MSOE (2023) have since climbed to Division II, once again leaving the door open for a fresh contender to take control.

The district’s landscape has shifted further with new arrivals across multiple conferences, including Lewis and Maryville in the South and Adrian and Hillsdale in the East — programs eager to make immediate statements.

Early standings have delivered plenty of intrigue. In the East, Adrian sits atop the table at 4–0 with Oakland (3–1) right behind. The North has produced one of the tightest races so far, with UW–Stevens Point and Winona State deadlocked at 4–2. Meanwhile in the South, NIU leads at 2–0, chased closely by Bradley (3–1).

Saginaw Valley State remains another storyline worth tracking after last year’s trip to the district championship game. With only four returners back in the lineup, the Cardinals enter the spring with a new-look roster and plenty of fresh contributors aiming to gel quickly.

With new teams, tight early standings, and former powers shifting divisions, District IV is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable races in Division III this season.

Be sure to check all the District IV Team Previews to see how everyone’s looking heading into the Spring 2026 season!

The 2026 Rawlings Division III Preseason Rankings will be released this Thursday!

DIVISION III TEAM PREVIEWS  |  DAY 3 OF 3

District III

Few districts bring back a résumé like District III’s top returner. Robert Morris enters 2026 fresh off a District Championship and a World Series runner-up finish in 2025, giving the Colonials a target on their backs from day one. Meanwhile, former juggernaut Kent State — winners in 2024 and 2023 — has moved up to Division II, ushering in a new era for the district.

Over in the East, York College has made a smooth transition after arriving from District II, opening conference play at 1–0 as they begin carving out a place in their new surroundings.

The West has continued to run through Robert Morris, who jumped to a 4–0 fall start behind a roster returning 16 players from last season’s breakthrough campaign. A 6–2 fall record paired with leadership from Caden Smith, Nathaniel Schmid, Joey Asvestas, and Joey Skehan has the Colonials again looking like a postseason fixture.

With proven contenders, rising programs, and new faces in the mix, District III is shaping up to be a heavyweight battle heading into the spring.

Be sure to check all the District III Team Previews to see how everyone’s looking heading into the Spring 2026 season!

The 2026 Rawlings Division III Preseason Rankings will be released this Thursday!