INDIANAPOLIS - The first edition of the NCAA Division II men's basketball regional rankings were released today, with the Northern State men sitting fifth overall in the Central Region. The Wolves are the highest ranked NSIC institution with a 20-6 record overall.
The NSIC, the Great American Conference (GAC) and the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) make up the 42-team NCAA Central Region again this year. The top eight teams in the region advance to the NCAA Regional Tournament on March 14-15, 17. Automatic bids are granted to the winners of the NSIC, GAC and MIAA postseason tournaments, with the remaining five spots being awarded on an at-large basis.
The NCAA Men's Basketball Selection Show is set to air on NCAA.com at 9:30 p.m. (CT) on Sunday, March 8. The NCAA Elite Eight quarterfinals and semifinals will take place on March 26 & 28 at the Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana. The NCAA Division II National Championship will be played on Sunday, April 5 in Atlanta, Georgia.
| Rank |
School |
Overall DII Record |
In-Region Record |
| 1 |
Northwest Missouri State (MIAA) |
21-1 |
20-1 |
| 2 |
Southeastern Oklahoma State (GAC) |
17-6 |
16-5 |
| 3 |
Missouri Southern State (MIAA) |
16-5 |
16-4 |
| 4 |
Southern Nazarene (GAC) |
18-7 |
18-7 |
| 5 |
Northern State (NSIC) |
20-6 |
20-6 |
| 6 |
Minnesota Duluth (NSIC) |
19-7 |
18-7 |
| 7 |
Rogers State (MIAA) |
17-5 |
17-5 |
| 8 |
Oklahoma Baptist (GAC) |
15-8 |
15-8 |
| 9 |
Sioux Falls (NSIC) |
19-6 |
19-6 |
| 10 |
Henderson State (GAC) |
15-7 |
15-7 |
