INDIANAPOLIS – The Great Midwest Athletic Conference saw eight of its basketball teams in the first NCAA Division II Midwest Regional Rankings of 2022. The top eight teams from each region earn a spot in the national tournament. The final rankings will be announced on Sunday, March 6.
On the men’s side, Hillsdale led the way at No. 3 in the first rankings of the season with a 16-6, in-region record. Rounding out the top ten were Walsh, Findlay, Ashland and Malone.
NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Rankings (Feb. 16)
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| Rank |
School |
Overall DII Record |
In-Region Record |
| 1 |
Truman |
15-6 |
15-6 |
| 2 |
Ferris State |
18-5 |
17-5 |
| 3 |
Hillsdale |
16-6 |
16-6 |
| 4 |
Walsh |
14-5 |
13-5 |
| 5 |
Findlay |
13-7 |
13-6 |
| 6 |
Michigan Tech |
16-5 |
16-5 |
| 7 |
Ashland |
15-6 |
15-6 |
| 8 |
Malone |
14-6 |
14-6 |
| 9 |
Southwest Baptist |
14-4 |
14-4 |
| 10 |
Missouri-St. Louis |
16-6 |
16-6 |
For the women, Ashland came in at No. 2 behind Grand Valley State. The Eagles hold a 21-1, in-region record and are unbeaten in conference play. Walsh and Kentucky Wesleyan also earned spots in the initial women’s basketball rankings.
NCAA Division II Women's Basketball Rankings (Feb. 16)
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| Rank |
School |
Overall DII Record |
In-Region Record |
| 1 |
Grand Valley State |
20-1 |
18-1 |
| 2 |
Ashland |
22-1 |
21-1 |
| 3 |
Drury |
23-3 |
22-3 |
| 4 |
Missouri-St. Louis |
18-2 |
18-2 |
| 5 |
Walsh |
21-3 |
19-3 |
| 6 |
Southern Indiana |
17-4 |
16-3 |
| 7 |
Wayne State (Michigan) |
14-6 |
14-6 |
| 8 |
Saginaw Valley State |
13-7 |
13-7 |
| 9 |
Northwood |
15-7 |
13-6 |
| 10 |
Kentucky Wesleyan |
14-9 |
14-9 |