INDIANAPOLIS, IN (NSUWolves.com) – The first edition of the NCAA Division II women’s basketball regional rankings were released this afternoon, with Northern State University included. In the first installment of NCAA Division II sports with regional rankings, schools are listed as under consideration in alphabetical order.
The NSIC, the Great American Conference (GAC) and the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) make up the 41-team NCAA Central Region in 2024-25. The top eight teams in the region advance to the NCAA Regional Tournament on March 14-17. Automatic bids are granted to the winners of the NSIC, GAC and MIAA postseason tournaments, with the remaining five spots being awarded on an at-large basis.
The NCAA Women’s Basketball Selection Show is on Sunday, March 9 at 9:30 p.m. (CT). The NCAA Elite Eight will take place on March 24, 26, 28 at UMPC Cooper Fieldhouse in Pittsburgh.
CENTRAL REGION – Under Consideration
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School
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DII Rec
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In-Region
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Concordia-St. Paul
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24-2
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24-2
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Fort Hays State
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21-2
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20-2
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Harding
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17-6
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16-6
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Minnesota State
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20-5
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19-4
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Missouri Western
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16-7
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16-5
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Nebraska-Kearney
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16-5
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16-5
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Northern State
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16-10
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16-10
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Pittsburg State
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22-2
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22-0
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Southern Nazarene
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18-6
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18-6
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Southwest Minnesota State
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22-2
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22-2
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