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DIVISION I TOP 30 RANKINGS

Last Updated March 8th, 2010
Rank   Last
Week
Team Comment
1 No change from last poll
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1 Florida State: Florida State (10-0) registered its third series sweep of the season defeating Georgia in three games.  The ?Noles 12-run margin of victory Sunday tied was the largest for FSU over the Bulldogs since a 16-4 win back on March 19, 1959. Florida State Seminoles
Florida State (10-0) registered its third series sweep of the season defeating Georgia in three games. The 'Noles twelve-run margin of victory Sunday was the largest for FSU over the Bulldogs since a 16-4 win back on March 19, 1959.
2 Up from last poll
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4 Arizona State: Arizona State (11-0) remains undefeated after sweeping through the Coca-Cola Classic with wins over Cal Poly, Oregon State, UC Riverside and Florida International. Pity Grand Canyon University, the Devils next opponent. Arizona State Sundevils
Arizona State (11-0) remains undefeated after sweeping through the Coca-Cola Classic with wins over Cal Poly, Oregon State, UC Riverside and Florida International. Pity poor Grand Canyon University, the Devils next opponent.
3 Down from last poll
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2 Virginia: A one run defeat by Wright State on Friday propelled Virginia (9-2) to smother their opposition the rest of the weekend as they outscored opposition 38-11. Virginia Cavaliers
A one run defeat by Wright State on Friday propelled Virginia (9-2) to smother their opposition the rest of the weekend as they outscored opposition 38-11.
4 Up from last poll
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5 LSU: LSU (11-0) posted a pair of Pepperdine wins and two victories over Brown to remain perfect in 2010.  The Tigers will host Kansas next weekend.  The baseball team, not the ?70?s rock band. LSU Fighting Tigers
LSU (11-0) posted a pair of Pepperdine wins and two victories over Brown to remain perfect in 2010. The Tigers will host Kansas next weekend: the baseball team, not the '70's rock band.
5 Down from last poll
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3 Florida: The Gators (7-2) lost two games, but they were to Florida State and Miami.  UF also earned a pair of wins against the Hurricanes to take the weekend series. Upcoming contests against Illinois State and Charleston Southern should be less imposing. Florida Gators
The Gators (7-2) lost two games, but they were quality losses to Florida State and Miami. UF also earned a pair of wins against the Hurricanes to take the weekend series. Upcoming contests against Illinois State and Charleston Southern should be less imposing.
6 Up from last poll
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7 Georgia Tech: Georgia Tech (10-1) completed a series sweep of Rutgers on Sunday.  After visiting Macon on Tuesday to play Mercer, GT will host Wake Forest next weekend. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Georgia Tech (10-1) completed a series sweep of Rutgers on Sunday. After visiting Macon on Tuesday to play Mercer, GT will host Wake Forest next weekend.
7 Up from last poll
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8 Clemson: The Tigers (9-1) survived an extra inning scare against Dayton  before playing a series with in state rival South Carolina.  Clemson won the series two to one, with Sunday?s 19-6 win being their largest margin of victory since 1997. Clemson Tigers
The Tigers (9-1) survived an extra inning scare against Dayton before playing a series with in-state rival South Carolina. Clemson won the series two games to one, with Sunday's 19-6 win being their largest margin of victory since 1997.
8 Down from last poll
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6 Texas: The Longhorns (8-3) offense was not been impressive as UT scored only five runs in their first three games of the week.  Fortunately their pitching has been remarkable as two of those games were one run wins.  Texas Longhorns
The Longhorn's (8-3) offense unimpressed once again as UT scored only five runs in their first three games of the week. Fortunately their pitching has been remarkable as two of those games were one-run wins.
9 No change from last poll
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9 Arkansas: Arkansas (8-2) had its seven-game winning streak snapped Sunday against Cal, but did earn two wins over the Bears to win the series.  A victory over Kansas to started the week. Arkansas Razorbacks
Arkansas (8-2) had its seven-game winning streak snapped Sunday against Cal, but did earn two wins over the Bears to win the series. A victory over Kansas started the week.
10 No change from last poll
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10 Louisville: The Cardinals (11-0) continued the program's best start since 1957 when they won their first fifteen.  U of L won a game over Evansville and a series over Le Moyne.  A big series with Ole Miss is on the agenda for next week. Louisville Cardinals
The Cardinals (11-0) continued the program's best start since 1957 when they won their first fifteen. U of L won a game over Evansville and a series over Le Moyne. A big series with Ole Miss is on the agenda for next week.
11 No change from last poll
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11 TCU: TCU (8-2) was headed towards a perfect week on the diamond with wins over UTSA, Texas Tech and Missouri, but Rice rallied to win Sunday?s game at Minute Maid Park.  The Frogs will play Tech again this week when they host the Red Raiders. TCU Horned Frogs
TCU (8-2) was headed towards a perfect week on the diamond with wins over UTSA, Texas Tech and Missouri, but Rice rallied late to win Sunday's game at Minute Maid Park. The Frogs will play Tech again this week when they host the Red Raiders.
12 No change from last poll
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12 Coastal Carolina: The Chanticleers (10-1) have gone 3-0 in the Caravelle Resort Invitational with a game against Ball State on Monday remaining. CCU will play Wake Forest on Tuesday and then face Michigan and Illinois two times apiece in the Caravelle Resort Classic. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
The Chanticleers (10-1) have gone 3-0 in the Caravelle Resort Invitational with a game against Ball State on Monday remaining. CCU will play Wake Forest on Tuesday and then face Michigan and Illinois two times apiece in the Caravelle Resort Classic.
13 Up from last poll
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14 Rice: Rice (7-5) rallied in their final at bat against TCU and appears to have shaken off their slow start to the season.  The Owls also won games against Houston, Texas State and Texas Tech and lost to Texas. Rice Owls
Rice (7-5) rallied in their final at bat against TCU and appears to have shaken off their slow start to the season. The Owls also won games against Houston, Texas State and Texas Tech and lost a one-run game to Texas.
14 Up from last poll
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15 Oregon State: The Beavers (7-3) had lopsided wins over UC Riverside and Utah Valley, but couldn?t get past Arizona State.  OSU shouldn?t have much trouble in their upcoming hosted spring tournament as Utah and Portland come to town. Oregon State Beavers
The Beavers (7-3) had lopsided wins over UC Riverside and Utah Valley, but couldn't upset Arizona State. OSU shouldn't have much trouble in their upcoming hosted spring tournament as Utah and Portland come to town.
15 Up from last poll
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18 Vanderbilt: The Commodores (10-1) played a perfect week of baseball with wins over Tennessee Tech, Kent State, Illinois State and Indiana.  UT-Martin and Ohio await Vandy this week. Vanderbilt Commodores
The Commodores (10-1) played a perfect week of baseball with wins over Tennessee Tech, Kent State, Illinois State and Indiana. UT-Martin and Ohio await Vandy this week.
16 Up from last poll
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19 Mississippi: Ole Miss (9-2) claimed the series by winning the first two games, but lost to Tulane 12-4 on Sunday to have their nine game winning streak come to an end.  The Rebels host Louisville in a top twenty showdown this weekend. Mississippi Rebels
Ole Miss (9-2) claimed the series by winning the first two games, but lost to Tulane 12-4 on Sunday to have their nine-game winning streak come to an end. The Rebels host Louisville in a top twenty showdown this weekend.
17 Up from last poll
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20 East Carolina: It wasn?t pretty, but ECU (7-3) won the Le Clair Classic once again with wins over Illinois, West Virginia and Western Carolina.  The Pirates will travel cross country to play Cal State Northridge and Pepperdine this week. East Carolina Pirates
It wasn't pretty, but ECU (7-3) won the Le Clair Classic once again with wins over Illinois, West Virginia and Western Carolina. The Pirates will travel across the country to play Cal State Northridge and Pepperdine this week.
18 Up from last poll
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22 Miami FL: The Hurricanes (7-3) washed away South Florida 15-2 and lost a home series to Florida two games to one.  Miami will host Boston College this weekend. Miami FL Hurricanes
The Hurricanes (7-3) washed away South Florida 15-2 and lost a home series to Florida two games to one. Miami will host Boston College this weekend. Friday is a saulte to the '70's!
19 Down from last poll
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13 Cal State Fullerton: The Titans (4-6) have yet to get on track this season and have yet to win consecutive games.   CSF easily bested San Diego, but lost a series to Arizona on the road over the weekend. Cal State Fullerton Titans
The Titans (4-6) have yet to get on track this season and haven't won consecutive games in 2010. CSF easily bested San Diego, but lost a series to Arizona on the road over the weekend.
20 Down from last poll
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16 UC Irvine: Another week of uninspired baseball as Irvine (6-5) was shutout by Pepperdine and won a series over Saint Mary?s two games to one.  UCI visits Sacramento State this week. UC Irvine Anteaters
Another week of uninspired baseball as Irvine (6-5) was shutout by Pepperdine and won a series over Saint Mary's two games to one. UCI visits Sacramento State this week.
21 Down from last poll
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17 Kentucky: The Wildcats (9-1) will need everyone to pick their games up a notch now that James Paxton is officially off the Kentucky team.  Last week UK defeated Morehead State, San Diego and Monmouth, but lost to San Diego State. Kentucky Wildcats
The Wildcats (9-1) will need everyone to pick their games up a notch now that James Paxton is officially off the Kentucky team. Last week UK defeated Morehead State, San Diego and Monmouth, but lost to San Diego State.
22 Down from last poll
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21 UCLA: The Bruins (9-0) are off to their best start in the modern era after sweeping Nebraska.  They will be looking to remain undefeated when the play against TAMU-CC, Mississippi State and Oklahoma in the Whataburger College Classic this week. UCLA Bruins
The Bruins (9-0) are off to their best start in the modern era after sweeping Nebraska. They will be looking to remain undefeated when the play against TAMU-CC, Mississippi State and Oklahoma in the Whataburger College Classic this week.
23 No change from last poll
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23 Wichita State: The Shockers (7-1) cruised past North Dakota in two games by a combined score of 23-3 and won a series over Florida Gulf Coast.  Central Arkansas and Long Beach State are on the schedule for this week. Wichita State Shockers
The Shockers (7-1) cruised past North Dakota in two games by a combined score of 23-3 and won a series over Florida Gulf Coast. Central Arkansas and Long Beach State are on the schedule for this week.
24 Up from last poll
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25 Ohio State: The Buckeyes (8-2) split with Saint Louis, edged out a win against Duquesne and soundly beat Fairleigh Dickinson.  Ohio State will play Marshall, Tennesee and Connecticut in Knoxville this week. Ohio State Buckeyes
The Buckeyes (8-2) split with Saint Louis, edged out a win against Duquesne and soundly beat Fairleigh Dickinson. Ohio State will play Marshall, Tennesee and Connecticut in Knoxville this week.
25 Up from last poll
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26 South Carolina: As expected, South Carolina (6-4) had little trouble with Presbyterian, but could only capture one of three games in a weekend series with Clemson. The Gamecocks should earn a handful of wins against Valparaiso and Brown this week. South Carolina Gamecocks
As expected, South Carolina (6-4) had little trouble with Presbyterian, but could only capture one of three games in a weekend series with Clemson. The Gamecocks should earn a handful of wins against Valparaiso and Brown this week.
26 Up from last poll
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NR North Carolina: After sneaking by Garnder-Webb, the Heels (10-1) swept past Michigan in three games to rejoin the rankings.  Games against William and Mary and St. John?s proceed a weekend series against Duke. North Carolina Tar Heels
After sneaking by Garnder-Webb, the Heels (10-1) swept past Michigan in three games to rejoin the rankings. Games against William and Mary and St. John's proceed a weekend series against Duke.
27 No change from last poll
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27 New Mexico: The Lobos (8-4) hit the road for five games this past week. New Mexico split with rival New Mexico State and won a series over USC in LA.  The Aggies and Lobos will tangle once again this week. New Mexico Lobos
The Lobos (8-4) hit the road for five games this past week. New Mexico split with rival New Mexico State and won a series over USC in LA. The Aggies and Lobos will tangle once again this week.
28 Up from last poll
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NR NC State: NC State (10-1) has scored in double digits in seven of their ten wins this season.  This weekend they averaged fifteen runs per contest as they walloped Quinnipiac.  Their only loss to date was to Coastal Carolina in Myrtle Beach. NC State Wolfpack
NC State (10-1) has scored in double digits in seven of their ten wins this season. This weekend they averaged fifteen runs per contest as they walloped Quinnipiac. Their only loss to date was to Coastal Carolina in Myrtle Beach.
29 No change from last poll
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29 Stanford: Stanford (7-4) earned a victory against UC Davis and won a tight series over UC Santa Barbara. The Cardinal won the first two games of the series with the Gauchos in their last at-bat, both times after trailing. The Stanford bullpen has six of the se Stanford DF0000
Stanford (7-4) earned a victory against UC Davis and won a tight series over UC Santa Barbara. The Cardinal won the first two games of the series with the Gauchos in their last at-bat, both times after trailing. The Stanford bullpen has six of the se
30 Down from last poll
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24 San Diego: On the basis of talent and not results, San Diego San Diego (4-6) remains in the rankings after losing to Cal State Fullerton and Kentucky.  The Toreros have lost six of seven. San Diego Toreros
On the basis of talent and not results, San Diego San Diego (4-6) remains in the rankings after losing to Cal State Fullerton and Kentucky. The Toreros have lost six of their last seven games.


Dropped out: Middle Tennessee State, Flordia Gulf Coast


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