DIVISION III TEAM PREVIEWS  |  DAY 3 OF 3

DISTRICT III

The Duquesne Dukes and Carnegie Mellon Tartans are currently tied for the East conference lead after both finished their fall seasons at 3-1.  This sets the stage for an opening week series with massive playoff implications as the Pittsburgh rivals face off in early March. However, Robert Morris (4-2) will also have their say in the conference title chase, as the Colonials still have upcoming series against both of the current conference leaders.

Heading out to the Western conference,  Cleveland State (2-0) is currently in first place after coming up one win short of reaching the World Series in the previous two seasons. The Vikings’ 11 returning players are eager to build off a strong showing in the Battle Creek Blast and take the next step as a program. Saginaw Valley (3-1) and John Carroll (3-1) are both only one game back after splitting the fall series between each other. Saginaw is looking to return to the World Series after coming up just short in a 2024 second-place finish, while the Blue Streaks looks to make a big splash in their NCBA debut.

Be sure to check out all the District III Team Previews to see where each team stands heading into the Spring 2025 season!

-DIVISION III PRESEASON TOP 10 POLL WILL BE RELEASED THURSDAY JANUARY 30th!