In a recent newsletter published on The DII Report, the publication’s author argues that while the vast majority of the 32 teams that will hear their names called on Saturday, Nov. 14 on NCAA.com already know they are heading to the postseason, the remaining season finale matchups will directly impact bracket seedings, home games, and first-round road trips.
Augustana Upsets Minnesota State to Shift Power 10 Rankings
The newsletter outlines how Augustana (SD) secured an upset win over Minnesota State, shaking up the Power 10 rankings. Despite the defeat, Minnesota State is still in the top 10 because Augustana is a top 25 team headed for the tournament. Meanwhile, Carson-Newman dropped out of the Power 10 following a tight loss to Newberry, which allowed Kutztown to return to the top 10 after a one-week hiatus.
The publication notes that East Stroudsburg earned a spot in the PSAC championship backed by a notable overtime victory over Kutztown. However, the author argues that the Warriors are left on the outside looking in because they cannot defeat any of the Power 10 teams, defending the continued relevance of the Power 10 rankings despite outside requests to discontinue them.
Valdosta State Climbs as the First Five Out Shift
Behind the top tiers, the first five out shifted with Valdosta State climbing to No. 11. Following Valdosta State in the ranking adjustments are Michigan Tech—which earned its spot after a dominating win over Davenport—followed by Benedict, East Stroudsburg, and Virginia Union.
The broader top 25 rankings continue to shift on a weekly basis, featuring Johnson C. Smith, Newberry, Carson-Newman, Findlay, Augustana (SD), North Greenville, Kentucky State, EmporiaState, and Davenport, with Minnesota Duluth and Ouachita Baptist tied for the final spot. Among the notable selections in the wider ranking is Midwestern State, placed at No. 27 as the biggest snub because the author does not project the Mustangs as a tournament team.
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