Click here for this week's rankings, courtesy of NCAA.com.
NOTE: Records listed are against NCAA Division II opponents only, including the in-region record. All records listed are limited to games played through February 16, 2020.
Atlantic: Just like on the women's side, Indiana (Pa.)-(20-2) is the team to beat on the men's side. Every other team that's ranked has lost at least four games overall, including the likes of No.2 Shippensburg, No. 3 West Liberty, and No. 4 Fairmont State going into last weekend's games.
Central: There's no doubt as to whom the top team in this region is right now. That's other than defending national champion Northwest Missouri State. The Bearcats lone loss so far came at Central Missouri on December 7, 2019, but haven't lost since. In other words, Northwest Missouri State is the team to beat until someone else proves otherwise.
East: The University of Bridgeport Purple Knights have been the surprise team of this region, rising to the top in the first regional rankings. However, an upset loss to Molloy on the road on Saturday could open the door for either No. 2 St. Thomas Aquinas or No. 3 Thomas Jefferson move up to No. 1 in the next round of rankings.
Midwest: This is currently the region that has the most parity, as the top four teams: No. 1 UIndy, No. 2 Truman State, No. 3 Bellarmine, and No. 4 Ferris State have combined for 23 losses overall. As far as conference races are concerned, the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) is the one to watch, with the top eight teams standings winning at least 11 games in league play as this post is being posted.
South: Florida Southern is the obvious team to beat, with the Mocs winning 12 straight games dating back to January 8 at post time. While both No. 2 Nova Southeastern and No. 3 Lee both lost at least one game this past week, No. 4 Valdosta State continues to stay hot, as the Blazers have won 15 in a row dating back to December 17, 2019.
South Central: With just one loss against NCAA Division II opponents so far this season, West Texas A&M is tops in this part of the world. With No. 2 St. Edwards falling to Dallas Baptist on Thursday night, the Buffaloes can strengthen their hold on the No. 1 spot even further later this week.
Southeast: The favorite here is a no-brainer: Lincoln Memorial. The Railsplitters' only setback came to this aforementioned West Texas A&M in the season opener on November 1, 2019. LMU hasn't lost since then, winners of 27 straight games, with Catawba being the most recent victim this past Saturday.
West: Like many of the No. 1 teams in the first round of regional rankings, UC San Diego has lost just once all season long, to Chico State on December 5. The Tritons have reeled off 18 straight wins since that night. Don't be surprised if UCSD finds itself hosting this regional come mid-March.
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