DSU Trojan Baseball News
Trojan Baseball Ranked Fifth in the Latest NAIA Region III Rating
BY NICK HUNTIMER - Dakota State Sports Information Director
March 17, 2008
After a 3-0 weekend record that included wins over NCAA Division II Minnesota State-Mankato and GPAC teams, the Trojan Baseball is ranked fifth in the second NAIA Region III rating of the season. The Trojans won their third straight game after starting the season 1-4 to bring their overall record to 4-4.
Jamestown is first with a 10-4 record, followed by Dakota Wesleyan with a 5-5 record. Morningside is third with a 7-4 record, and Northwestern (IA) fourth with a 6-6 record. Nebraska Wesleyan is sixth with a 4-3 record to round up the top six teams in the latest NAIA Region III ratings as of March 17, 2008.
The Trojan Baseball continues their annual Arizona Spring Break Trip until Friday, March 21st, competing in the RussMatt Greater Phoenix Invitational. The Trojans will return home for their season home opener on Wednesday, March 26th, as they take on Mayville State in a non-conference doubleheader at the Flynn Field, starting at 12:00 noon.
Below is the latest NAIA Region III rating as of March 17, 2008:
Ranking Record Conference
1 Jamestown 10-4 DAC
2 Dakota Wesleyan 5-5 GPAC
3 Morningside 7-4 GPAC
4 Northwestern (IA) 6-6 GPAC
5 Dakota State 4-4 DAC
6 Nebraska Wesleyan 4-3 GPAC