Carson-Newman, West Florida leap into the rankings NCAA.com

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PRESENTED BY In the Week 5 DII softball power rankings, Carson-Newman and West Florida entered the rankings. Note: These power rankings are not affiliated with the NCAA selection committee and teams are ranked at the sole discretion of the writer. Rank School Record Comments Previous 1 Angelo State 51-4 It heads into the Lone Star Conference Tournament on a 16-game winning streak. 1 2 North Georgia 44-10 It heads into the Southeast Regional, May 11-13, on a nine-game winning streak. 2 3 Minnesota State 50-6 It reached 50 wins for first time since 2011. 4 4 Harding 50-6 It became just the second team in GAC history to reach 50 wins. 5 5 West Texas A&M 40-9 It outscored opponents 36-6 during a four-game winning streak. 6 6 West Virginia Wesleyan 7 7 Central Oklahoma 47-9 It won the MIAA regular-season and tournament titles. 10 8 Colorado Mesa 42-6 It prepares for RMAC Tournament with a perfect 20-0 home record. 9 9 Pfeiffer 44-6 It lost in the championship game of the Conference Carolinas Tournament. 3 10 Cal State Monterey Bay 42-9 It beat Humboldt State in its final regular-season game. 8 11 Southern Indiana 40-10 The last four regular-season games were rained out. 12 12 St. Mary’s (TX) 40-12 This is its fifth straight season with 40 or more wins. 16 13 Humboldt State 34-12 It's preparing for the CCAA Tournament after splitting the regular season title with Monterey Bay. 13 14 Carson-Newman 43-11 It won its tenth South Atlantic Conference Tournament. NR 15 California Baptist 36-11 It is in the middle of two and a half weeks without games before regionals start. 15 16 West Florida 39-12 It allowed only one run in last three games. NR

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