NCAA Men’s Division II Basketball: Regional Rankings and Tournament Preview
INDIANAPOLIS – West Texas A&M’s men’s basketball team has been ranked 10th in the South Central regional rankings as part of the latest NCAA Division II announcement. This is a notable achievement for the Buffs, who were among the top ten teams considered last week.
Regional Standings and Key Competitors
The top-ranked team is the Colorado School of Mines, followed by Dallas Baptist, Lubbock Christian, and Midwestern State. Other notable teams include St.Mary’s, MSU Denver, Eastern New Mexico, Regis, Angelo State, leading up to the 10th-ranked West Texas A&M. These rankings are the first set to be released ahead of conference tournaments with an additional ranking scheduled for next week.
Tournament Format and Seeding
The NCAA Division II South Central Regional Tournament will feature the top eight teams. The tournament is set for March 15-18 at the top overall seed, with automatic bids going to conference tournament winners from the Lone Star Conference (LSC) and the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC). Six additional teams will enter as at-large bids.
Final Eight, Final Four, and Championship Details
The official announcement of the 64-team NCAA Division II Championship field will occur following the Lone Star Conference Tournament at the Comerica Center in Frisco, Texas. The 2025 NCAA Division II Elite Eight, Final Four, and National Championship games will take place from March 25-29 in Evansville, Indiana.
Current Standings: South Central Region
| School | DII overall | In-region |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado school of Mines | 22-3 | 22-2 |
| Dallas Baptist | 26-4 | 24-3 |
| Lubbock Christian | 21-6 | 19-4 |
| Midwestern State | 20-5 | 20-5 |
| St. Mary’s | 19-7 | 18-6 |
| MSU Denver | 18-7 | 18-7 |
| Eastern New Mexico | 15-9 | 15-9 |
| Regis | 14-11 | 14-11 |
| Angelo state | 15-11 | 14-11 |
| west Texas A&M | 16-10 | 14-10 |
Besides the conference tournament winners,what criteria is used too determine the at-large bids for the South Central Regional Tournament?
NCAA Men’s Division II Basketball: Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who currently leads the South Central Regional rankings for NCAA Division II basketball?
A: The Colorado school of Mines holds the top spot,followed closely by Dallas baptist,Lubbock Christian,adn Midwestern State.
Q: How does the NCAA Division II South Central Regional Tournament work?
A: The top eight ranked teams compete. Automatic bids go to the conference tournament winners from the Lone Star Conference (LSC) and the rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC). The remaining six spots are filled by at-large bids.
Q: When and where will the NCAA division II Elite Eight,Final Four,and National Championship take place?
A: Mark your calendars for March 25-29 in Evansville,indiana!
Q: What is the significance of the upcoming rankings release?
A: This is the first set of regional rankings released ahead of conference tournaments. Another ranking will be published next week, further shaping the tournament picture.
Stay tuned to see how west Texas A&M and the other South Central contenders perform in their conference tournaments. The road to the national championship begins now!
