College Top 25

Previous Ranking: No. 1
Last Week: 3-1
Overall: 21-3, 4-2 in SEC (4-2 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 6-0
Results
March 21: Central Arkansas: W 10-4
March 24-25: (6) Arkansas: L 9-3 (10), W 12-2 (7), W 14-5
Upcoming
March 28: Grambling State
March 30-April 1: (11) Tennessee

LSU met Arkansas for a top-10 series in Baton Rouge and it did not disappoint. After a loss Friday—the Tigers’ first of the season at home, LSU left no doubt in Saturday’s doubleheader, outscoring Arkansas, 26-7, on the day. The Tigers have another big week ahead, as Tennessee comes to Alex Box Stadium.

Previous Ranking: No. 2
Last Week: 4-0
Overall: 22-4, 5-1 in SEC (5-1 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 6-0
Results
March 21: @ Florida State: W 9-5
March 25-26: @ (15) Mississippi: W 9-7, W 12-8, W 7-4
Upcoming
March 28: vs. Florida State (Jacksonville)
March 31-April 2: Auburn

The Gators swept through a big week, taking down Florida State and Ole Miss on the road. Jac Caglianone blasted four more home runs to give him 17 on the season, while Wyatt Langford returned to the lineup and made his presence felt immediately by hitting a home run of his own. Florida has another date with Florida State before taking on Auburn this weekend.

Previous Ranking: No. 4
Last Week: 4-0
Overall: 22-3, 7-2 in ACC (3-0 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 6-0
Results
March 21: Elon: W 20-0
March 24-26: (13) Miami: W 11-0, W 4-1, W 4-1 (8)
Upcoming
March 28: @ High Point
March 30-April 1: @ Clemson

Wake Forest continued its historic start with a 20-0 drubbing of Elon, followed by an impressive weekend sweep of Miami. It was the first time in program history that the Demon Deacons swept Miami, and they did so in commanding fashion. The pitching staff allowed just two earned runs all weekend and their offense came through with timely hits time and time again. They travel to Clemson this weekend.

Previous Ranking: No. 5
Last Week: 3-0
Overall: 19-5, 6-0 in SEC (7-2 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 6-0
Results
March 24-26: @ Mississippi State: W 26-3 (7), W 18-5, W 11-7
Upcoming
March 31-April 2: Georgia

After last weekend sweeping Ole Miss, Vanderbilt doubled up on the Magnolia State with a sweep of Mississippi State. The Commodores’ offense stayed red hot, led by Parker Noland, who went 8-for-15 with three home runs and 14 RBIs. Vanderbilt this weekend returns home to take on Georgia.

Previous Ranking: No. 7
Last Week: 5-0
Overall: 22-2, 7-2 in ACC (4-2 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 6-0
Results
March 21: High Point: W 8-3
March 22 Georgetown: W 6-4
March 24-26: Florida State: W 3-2 (10), W 12-4, W 15-4
Upcoming
March 28: Old Dominion
March 31-April 2: @ Virginia Tech

The Cavaliers rolled through a perfect 5-0 week and matched their best start in program history. Virginia scored its first sweep of Florida State since 2012, scoring 30 runs in the process. Now, the Cavaliers turn their attention to a pair of in-state foes, with Old Dominion and Virginia Tech on tap this week.

Previous Ranking: No. 8
Last Week: 2-0
Overall: 15-5, 6-2 in Pac-12 (3-0 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 5-1
Results
March 25-26: Utah: W 6-4, W 5-1
Upcoming
March 27: Utah
March 30-April 2: @ Oklahoma

It was a quiet week for Stanford, who played just two games, but it won each of them. Freshman Matt Scott was outstanding Sunday afternoon, throwing eight scoreless innings. In what has seemed to become the norm for the Cardinal, they are beginning to hit their stride after a slow start. After concluding their series with Utah on Monday, they’ll travel to Norman for an intriguing non-conference series at Oklahoma.

Previous Ranking: No. 6
Last Week: 2-2
Overall: 20-4, 4-2 in SEC (2-3 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 5-1
Results
March 21: Southeast Missouri State: W 12-2 (7)
March 24-25: @ (1) Louisiana State: W 9-3 (10), L 12-2 (7), L 14-5
Upcoming
March 28: Nebraska-Omaha
March 31-April 2: Alabama

Arkansas beat Southeast Missouri State and then LSU—becoming the first team this year to beat the Tigers in Alex Box Stadium—to run its winning streak to 15 games. That streak was snapped Saturday, however, as the Tigers swept a doubleheader and handed the Razorbacks their first series loss of the season. Still, the Razorbacks are off to a stellar start and this week return to the friendly confines of Baum-Walker Stadium.

Previous Ranking: No. 3
Last Week: 2-2
Overall: 19-4, 3-3 in ACC (2-0 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 5-1
Results
March 21: Western Kentucky: W 15-8
March 24-26: @ Notre Dame: L 4-3, L 5-4, W 2-1
Upcoming
March 28: @ Cincinnati
March 31-April 2: @ North Carolina State

It was a bit of a rough week for the Cardinals who, after a midweek win against Western Kentucky, went on to lose their weekend series at Notre Dame. Each of their losses came by just one run, but it was a disappointing weekend nonetheless. They will look to bounce back this weekend against North Carolina State, which has lost its first three ACC series.

Previous Ranking: No. 10
Last Week: 3-1
Overall: 19-5, 0-0 in American (2-1 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 6-0
Results
March 22: vs. (21) Campbell (Fayetteville, N.C.): L 2-1
March 24-26: George Mason: W 11-3, W 8-1, W 5-0 (8)
Upcoming
March 28: UNC Wilmington
March 31-April 2: @ Houston

After dropping a one-run, midweek game to Campbell for the second time this season, ECU bounced back to take care of business and sweep George Mason. The Pirates are 16-1 in weekend games this season, missing out on a sweep just once. Now, ECU prepares to begin American Athletic Conference play this weekend at Houston.

Previous Ranking: No. 14
Last Week: 3-1
Overall: 23-2, 6-0 in SEC (3-0 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 6-0
Results
March 21: @ Charlotte: L 6-2
March 24-26: (18) Missouri: W 9-8, W 8-1, W 5-4 (12)
Upcoming
March 28: @ The Citadel
March 30-April 1: @ Mississippi State

South Carolina’s 11-game winning streak was snapped with a loss at Charlotte, but the Gamecocks responded by sweeping their second straight SEC series to open the season. South Carolina needed late comebacks in the first and third games of the series, but it knocked off Missouri to remain undefeated at home.

Previous Ranking: No. 11
Last Week: 4-0
Overall: 19-6, 3-3 in SEC (3-0 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 4-2
Results
March 21: Western Carolina: W 7-0
March 24-26: (12) Texas A&M: W 10-4, W 8-7, W 9-6
Upcoming
March 28: UNC Asheville
March 30-April 1: @ (1) Louisiana State

After being swept last weekend by Missouri, Tennessee responded in a big way this week by going a perfect 4-0, highlighted by a sweep of Texas A&M. The Vols needed a week like this to both correct course, as well as to set the stage for what has been the most anticipated series of the 2023 season when they travel to Alex Box Stadium this weekend to take on No. 1 LSU.

Previous Ranking: No. 9
Last Week: 1-2
Overall: 16-5, 6-3 in Pac-12 (1-2 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 4-2
Results
March 24-26: Washington: W 5-1, L 3-0 (10), L 11-10
Upcoming
March 28: @ Cal State Fullerton
March 31-April 2: @ Washington State

UCLA lost two of three to Washington in what was a well played series. After falling behind 10-3 in Sunday afternoon’s contest, the Bruins nearly completed the comeback but fell short and lost, 11-10. This week will be spent entirely on the road, as the Bruins on Tuesday travel to Cal State Fullerton before heading up to Pullman to take on a Washington State team that has lost six games in a row.

Previous Ranking: No. 17
Last Week: 3-2
Overall: 17-5, 6-3 in ACC (3-1 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 6-0
Results
March 21: @ Northeastern: L 6-2
March 22: Sacred Heart: W 8-7
March 24-26: North Carolina State: W 4-1, L 12-2 (8), W 8-7 (10)
March 28: @ (24) Connecticut
March 31-April 2: Georgia Tech

In what has been the theme all season for Boston College, every time it gets knocked down it gets right back up and responds with a knockout blow of its own. This week was no different, as after a loss to Northeastern, the Eagles went on to win their weekend series against North Carolina State. They entered the bottom of the sixth inning of Sunday’s finale trailing 7-2, but went on to score six unanswered runs en route to a walkoff win to clinch the series. It won’t get any easier as BC on Tuesday travels to UConn before a weekend series against Georgia Tech.

Previous Ranking: No. 21
Last Week: 4-0
Overall: 19-3, 6-0 in Big South (2-0 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 6-0
Results
March 22: vs. (10) East Carolina (Fayetteville, N.C.): W 2-1
March 24-26: @ Radford: W 13-2, W 25-6, W 22-4
Upcoming
March 28: @ William & Mary
March 31-April 2: Charleston Southern

Campbell started its week with a win in a pitcher’s duel against East Carolina—the second time this season the Camels have won a one-run game against the Pirates. Then they broke out their bats in a sweep at Radford, scoring 60 runs over the three games. Campbell has the nation’s top scoring offense, averaging 11.6 runs per game.

Previous Ranking: No. 19
Last Week: 3-1
Overall: 18-6, 4-3 in ACC (1-4 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 4-2
Results
March 21: North Carolina A&T: W 6-4
March 23-25: Duke: W 6-3, L 8-5, W 5-3
Upcoming
March 28: Coastal Carolina
March 31-April 2: @ Notre Dame

UNC won its fourth straight series against rival Duke, taking care of business at Boshamer Stadium. Mac Horvath hit two home runs in the series and enters the week with 13 on the season. UNC faces a tricky week with tough games against Coastal Carolina and Notre Dame on tap.

Previous Ranking: No. 13
Last Week: 1-3
Overall: 15-9, 5-4 in ACC (6-6 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 4-2
Results
March 22: Florida Atlantic: W 10-5
March 24-26: @ (4) Wake Forest: L 11-0, L 4-1, L 4-1 (8)
Upcoming
March 28: Florida International
March 31-April 2: Florida State

After a nice midweek win over Florida Atlantic, Miami ran into the buzzsaw that is Wake Forest. Although Friday’s game got out of hand, the Hurricanes’ pitching staff did a nice job of navigating one of the most dangerous lineups in college baseball the next two days, but it wasn’t enough.This weekend they welcome rival Florida State to Mark Light Field.

Previous Ranking: No. 20
Last Week: 4-0
Overall: 20-5, 4-2 in Big 12 (1-4 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 4-2
Results
March 22: @ Wichita State: W 10-1
March 24-26: Baylor: W 11-9 (11), W 15-8, W 13-2 (7)
Upcoming
March 28: @ Dallas Baptist
March 31-April 2: (19) Texas

Oklahoma State bounced back nicely after last weekend’s series loss at Texas Tech, going 4-0 while averaging 11.8 runs per game. After trailing 7-0 on Friday night, the Cowboys came back to win 11-9 in 11 innings before cruising through the rest of the weekend. Roc Riggio collected eight hits and drove in 11 runs, while Carson Benge went 10-for-19 with seven RBIs. This week will be a tough one for the Cowboys as they travel to Dallas Baptist before a weekend showdown against Texas, which has won its last 14 games and has the longest winning streak in the country.

Previous Ranking: No. 25
Last Week: 3-1
Overall: 21-3, 5-1 in SEC (0-0 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 6-0
Results
March 21: Eastern Kentucky: W 9-3
March 24-26: @ Alabama: W 4-3 (12), W 9-5, L 4-3
Upcoming
March 28: @ Western Kentucky
March 31-April 2: (25) Missouri

Kentucky ran its winning streak to 17 games before falling in the finale at Alabama, its first loss since Feb. 25. The winning streak was the longest in the nation this season and the program’s longest since 2012. The Wildcats will look to start a new one this week, as they make the quick trip to Western Kentucky before welcoming Missouri to Lexington.

Previous Ranking: NR
Last Week: 4-0
Overall: 18-7, 3-0 in Big 12 (3-3 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 4-2
Results
March 21: Incarnate Word: W 17-11
March 24-26: (16) Texas Tech: W 6-3, W 6-5, W 9-8
Upcoming
March 28: @ Texas A&M
March 31-April 2: @ (17) Oklahoma State

Texas streaks into the Top 25 for the first time this season, carrying a 14-game winning streak. It’s the longest active streak in the country and was extended over the weekend with a sweep of Texas Tech. The Longhorns walked off with wins on Saturday and Sunday, capping a thrilling series to open Big 12 play. Texas has a big week on tap, as it travels to rival Texas A&M before heading to Stillwater to take on Oklahoma State.

Previous Ranking: No. 16
Last Week: 0-3
Overall: 18-7, 2-4 in Big 12 (2-2 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 4-2
Results
March 24-26: @ Texas: L 6-2, L 6-5, L 9-8
Upcoming
March 28: @ New Mexico
March 31-April 2: TCU

Texas Tech lost two one-run games, both on walk-offs, as it got swept at Texas. All of a sudden, the Red Raiders are just 2-4 in the Big 12 and have lost four of their last five games. This week is an important one as they take on New Mexico before a weekend series against TCU.

Previous Ranking: No. 22
Last Week: 5-0
Overall: 21-4, 5-1 in ASUN (2-1 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 6-0
Results
March 21: South Florida: W 5-3
March 22: @ Florida International: W 12-5
March 24-26: @ North Alabama: W 28-7, W 14-7, W 14-3
Upcoming
March 31-April 2: Jacksonville

FGCU continued to roll with a perfect 5-0 week, with a midweek win against South Florida being the best of the bunch. In the Eagles’ weekend series at North Alabama the offense exploded for 56 total runs, but this week will be one of their toughest tests of the season as Jacksonville comes to town.

Previous Ranking: No. 23
Last Week: 4-0
Overall: 19-3, 0-0 in Big Ten (2-2 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 5-1
Results
March 22: Grand View (Iowa): W 12-1
March 24-26: Western Michigan: W 9-3, W 13-8, W 21-6 (7)
Upcoming
March 28: @ Illinois State
March 31-April 2: Maryland

Iowa took care of business with a sweep of Western Michigan. The Hawkeyes scored 43 runs in the series and lead the Big Ten in scoring at 9.7 runs per game. Iowa is set to open conference play this weekend against reigning champion Maryland.

Previous Ranking: No. 24
Last Week: 2-1
Overall: 17-4, 5-1 in Big West (3-1 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 5-0-1
Results
March 24-26: Cal State Northridge: W 4-1, L 7-4, W 14-5
Upcoming
March 31-April 2: @ Fresno State

The Gauchos notched another conference series win, taking two of three from Cal State Northridge. The offense exploded in the rubber game of the series to the tune of 14 runs, including four home runs. UCSB travels to Fresno State this weekend, which sits atop the Mountain West standings.

Previous Ranking: NR
Last Week: 4-0
Overall: 16-5, 0-0 in Big East (0-0 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 4-0-2
Results
March 22: Massachusetts: W 7-3
March 24-26: Rutgers: W 6-5, W 9-8 (11), W 9-7
Upcoming
March 28: (13) Boston College
March 31-April 2: Maryland-Baltimore County

UConn has won 10 of its last 11 games as it enters the Top 25 for the first time this season. The Huskies this week got to play at home for the first time this season and celebrated by going 4-0, including a sweep of Rutgers, which came in on a hot streak. UConn still has one more week before it opens Big East play.

Previous Ranking: No. 18
Last Week: 1-3
Overall: 17-6, 3-3 in SEC (4-4 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 5-1
Results
March 22: vs. Kansas (Kansas City): W 8-3
March 24-26: @ (14) South Carolina: L 9-8, L 8-1, L 5-4 (12)
Upcoming
March 28: Illinois
March 29: @ Lindenwood
March 31-April 2: @ (18) Kentucky

Missouri led 8-5 in the ninth inning Friday and 4-2 in the eighth inning of Saturday’s finale, but came up empty-handed this weekend at South Carolina as it took two bitter losses. The Tigers have a busy week with five games on the schedule, including a big weekend series at Kentucky.