The University of Tampa, the defending NCAA Division II World Series champion, remains locked in at No. 2 in the latest D2 Baseball Top 25 released April 7. The Spartans, now 28‑5, dropped the opening game of their weekend series to Florida Southern but responded with a strong Saturday sweep to maintain their national position. Colorado Mesa (34‑3) continues to hold the No. 1 ranking after a four‑game sweep of Adams State.
Catawba (28‑7) stays at No. 3 after a similar pattern to Tampa — losing its Friday opener before taking both games of Saturday’s doubleheader.
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Movement Across the Top 10 Highlights a Competitive National Picture
North Greenville (32‑7) climbs to No. 4 after a 4‑0 week that included back‑to‑back walk‑off wins over then‑No. 13 Young Harris. Pittsburg State (28‑7) slips one spot to No. 5 despite winning its series at Fort Hays State, a weekend that featured a four‑homer game by Dagen Brewer and a cycle from Isaac Webb.
Point Loma (32‑7) surges four spots to No. 6 following a sweep at Hawaii‑Hilo, while Grand Valley State (26‑6) drops to No. 7 after splitting a rivalry series with Wayne State (MI). Francis Marion (30‑8) rises to No. 8, UT Tyler (29‑9) jumps to No. 9, and Rogers State (30‑5) rounds out the Top 10 after earning its first‑ever series win at Central Missouri.
Sunshine State Conference Teams Well Represented
Tampa remains the highest‑ranked Sunshine State Conference program at No. 2, while Rollins (23‑9) holds steady at No. 21 after sweeping Florida Tech and dropping a midweek game to Flagler.
West Florida (27‑9), a future Division I program, falls to No. 22 after being swept by Lee.
New Entrants and Notable Drops
Northwest Missouri State (26‑9) and MSU Denver (28‑6) enter the rankings at No. 24 and No. 25 after undefeated weeks. Central Missouri (25‑8) takes the biggest fall inside the Top 15, dropping eight spots to No. 15 after a 1‑3 stretch.
West Florida’s 13‑spot slide to No. 22 marks the largest drop of the week.
Tampa Positioned for Another Deep Postseason Run
With a veteran roster, elite pitching depth, and the confidence of a defending national champion, Tampa remains firmly in the national title conversation. The Spartans’ ability to rebound from early‑series losses and dominate doubleheaders continues to mirror the resilience that powered last year’s championship run.
As the regular season enters its final month, Tampa’s consistency keeps them within striking distance of the top spot — and well‑positioned for another push toward Cary.
