April 20, 2010
For Immediate Release
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SOUTHERN ARKANSAS TOPS
NCBWA DIVISION II POLL

SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. (NCBWA) – The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) continues its tradition of NCAA Division II polls with its 2010 weekly surveys. Weekly polls will continue each Tuesday throughout the season.

Rk. School [1st place] Record Pts. Pvs.
1. Southern Arkansas [14] 38-4 374 1
2. Central Missouri [1] 34-5 351 3
3. UC San Diego 37-6 350 2
4. Tampa, Fla. 39-8 310 4
5. Florida Southern 37-6 303 5
6. Mount Olive, N.C. 38-9 302 7
7. New Mexico Highlands 30-6 287 8
8. Abilene Christian, Texas 38-10 247 6
9. Francis Marion, S.C. 35-10 237 11
10. Kutztown, Pa. 30-9 229 9
11. Cal State Dominguez Hills 34-11 219 12
12. Emporia State, Kan. 31-10 188 10
13. West Chester, Pa. 29-9 176 14
14. Grand Valley State, Mich. 28-10 174 13
15. Valdosta State, Ga. 35-12 157 18
16. Georgia College & State 29-12 143 17
17. Southern Indiana 34-10 138 15
18. Southern Connecticut State 27-8 123 23
19. Columbus State, Ga. 34-9 121 19
20. Winona State, Minn. 27-7 102 -
21. Minnesota State 27-9 46 20
22. West Florida 32-15 43 -
23. Cal State San Bernardino 25-13 41 -
24. West Virginia State 25-6 38 -
25. Northern Kentucky 33-12 31 -
Also receiving votes: Adelphi, N.Y. (26-10) 29; Catawba, S.C. (34-9) 27; St. Mary’s, Texas (31-14) 17; Delta State, Miss. (31-13) 15; Concord, W.Va. (22-5) 11; North Georgia (29-14) 10; St. Cloud State, Minn. (28-9) 10; Arkansas Tech (33-14) 8; Chico State, Calif. (27-15) 8; New Haven, Conn. (24-9) 4; Western Oregon (26-11) 4; Erskine, S.C. (37-14) 1; UNC Pembroke (29-13) 1.
Dropped out: Adelphi (16), Delta State (21). Incarnate Word (22), Chico State (24), St. Cloud State (25).
 NCBWA DIVISION II REGIONAL POLLS

Founded in 1962, the NCBWA is dedicated to the advancement of college baseball. Membership is open to writers, broadcasters and publicists of the sport. Members receive a membership card, directory, newsletter updates and official votes in the Dick Howser Trophy, Regional Players of the Year and NCBWA All-America voting. The NCBWA also sponsors the Pro-Line Athletic Division I Players of the Week, the Stopper of the Year, and publication and writing contests.

2010 NCBWA Division II Polls (No. 1 Team):
• Preseason (Emporia State)
• March 2 (Florida Southern)
• March 9 (Florida Southern)
• March 16 (Florida Southern)
• March 23 (UC San Diego)
• March 30 (UC San Diego)
• April 6 (Southern Arkansas)
• April 13 (Southern Arkansas)
• April 20 (Southern Arkansas)
• April 27 (Central Missouri)
• May 4 (UC San Diego)
• May 11 (UC San Diego)
• Final (Southern Indiana)