In less than 24 hours after announcing the NCSA expanding to Division II for the 23/24 season, the first official NCSA DII Team is announced!  Salisbury University becomes the first NCSA DII Team after taking advantage of the early new team sign up period.

All new teams no matter the size of the school will start at the Division II level, if Division II is offered in their area.

Any questions, regarding Division II for the 2023/2024 season can be directed to VP of Softball Operations, Christian Smith at [email protected] or 412-321-8440 x104.

The NCSA is thrilled to open up Division II in the NCSA starting the 2023-2024 season.  With the tremendous growth over the years, the NCSA has hit it’s team membership goal in order to offer up Division DII to new and developing programs for the 23/24 season.  By opening Division II, new and current developing teams will have the opportunity to compete on a more level playing field which will improve the quality of play & the spirits of players on the field.  This will in turn have a trickle-down effect that will have a positive impact on the club as a whole allowing them to thrive on and off the field.  “We’ve seen first-hand the positive impact that Division II offers all our member teams on the club baseball side of things”, said VP of Softball Operations, Christian Smith.   The National Club Baseball Association (NCBA) first opened Division II in 2008 and has since opened Division III in 2018.  “When teams compete on a level playing field against their peers and know that they have an opportunity to compete for a post-season berth, the confidence and will to succeed for these programs is unmatched,” said Smith.  “This then allows the players to become excited to practice, to play, and most importantly to be a part of the team.  The success of the club will thrive year after year.”

Any new teams for the 2023/2024 will automatically be placed in Division II as long as the NCSA is able to offer a Division II conference for them to play in.  Any current NCSA team that feels Division II will be a good fit for them can petition the NCSA to move to Division II.  For the 24/25 NCSA season, Division II teams can petition the NCSA to move to Division I.  Like the NCSA Division I, the NCSA Division II will have regular season conference play and a post season including a National Championship (World Series) Tournament.

Any questions, regarding Division II can be directed to Christian Smith with the NCSA at 412-321-8440 x104 or [email protected].

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The NCSA has opened New Team Registration for the 2023-2024 NCSA season.  New teams can take advantage of 75% off the one-time new team registration fee (a savings of $300) if they sign up before February 3rd.  After February 3rd, new teams will see an increase in the one-time new team registration fee, so take advantage today.

In order to join new teams need to sign the League Participation Agreement and pay the one-time new team registration fee.

If your team is interested in joining the NCSA for next season, contact Director of Team Development Lacie Lautner today!

Iona University has been placed on probation for the remainder of the 22-23 season for violation of NCSA Rule 19.01.0. They forfeited 3 conference games during Week 9 of the NCSA Season.

The first NCSA team to clinch a spot in the 2023 Regionals, are the undefeated Pioneers from the RED Team at Sacred Heart University.  After closing out an impressive fall season, SHU-Red will represent the North Atlantic North Conference in the North Atlantic Regional Tournament on April 29/30 after posting an unblemished 12-0 conference record (23-0 overall).

Congratulations Sacred Heart University-RED.

No change atop the rankings with Virginia Tech remaining as the #1 team in the November Rawlings NCSA Top 20!  While the Hokies remain #1, the gap is getting closer between them and #2, which is where Michigan State once again checks in.  Also, 4 other teams received 1st place votes and a number of teams made HUGE jumps including Wisconsin.  The Badgers go from unranked all the way up to the #6 spot.  Sacred Heart-Red makes a similar jump going from unranked to #10.

Many other changes in this months poll, so be sure to check it out!

Next Poll Release Date: 12/1/2022

Georgetown University and Lafayette College have been placed on probation for the remainder of the 22-23 season for violation of NCSA Rule 19.01.0. Both programs forfeited 3 conference games during Week 4 of the NCSA Season.

The Indy Invitational this year was filled with many great teams as well as competition! Crowning the University of Wisconsin after going 6-0 in Sunday pool play was well deserved! Congratulations to all teams that attending the Indy Invitational!

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Valparaiso University and Stonehill College have been placed on probation for the remainder of the 22-23 season for violation of NCSA Rule 19.01.0. Both programs forfeited 3 conference games during Week 3 of the NCSA Season.

Virginia Tech stays on top in the latest Rawlings October NCSA Top 20 Poll.  After a few weeks of play, 5 new teams join the Top 20 and some made some big jumps while others had some falls.

Central Michigan makes their debut in the Top 20 jumping all the way to #10, while Wisconsin falls from number 11 all the way out of the Top 20.  Lot’s more movement in this month’s poll, so be sure to check it out to see where your team lands.

Next Poll Release: 11/3/2022