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NCAA Division III Men's College Basketball Rankings: Wesleyan Stays On Top

NCAA Division III Men's College Basketball Rankings: Wesleyan Stays On Top

With a new No. 2 team, find out how the rest of the rankings will shape up, as this sets up a crucial matchup.

Feb 12, 2025 by Cameron Belcher
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Although No. 1 Wesleyan men's basketball is still undefeated, that is pretty much the only consistent story from last week's NCAA Division III rankings.

The Cardinals escape a major upset from the worst team in the NESCAC in Bates after getting a six-point win in overtime on the road.

Former No. 2 Trine had another mediocre week, splitting its game again, losing by eight points to Hope and winning against Alma by 14 points.

There Is A New No. 2 Team

  • Last week's No. 2 Illinois Wesleyan was on a roll, coming into the week on an eight-game winning streak.
  • However, two back-to-back conference losses on the road to North Central and Carthage have caused a huge shift in the division rankings. The Titans are now at the No. 13 spot, dropping down 11 spots.
  • NYU men's basketball is now the new No. 2 team in Division III, moving from the third spot with a tight two-point victory over Chicago and a 19-point win over Washington U. 
  • The newest team in the top five is Emory, which has taken over the No. 5 spot. This sets up a matchup between the best teams, with Emory welcoming in the New No. 2 NYU team on Feb. 14.

D3hoops Division III Men's Basketball Poll

As of Feb. 9

  1. Wesleyan (24) – 22-0 – Prev. 1
  2. New York University – 19-1 – Prev. 3
  3. UW-Platteville (1) – 19-2 – Prev. 4
  4. Hampden-Sydney – 19-3 – Prev. 5
  5. Emory – 17-3 – Prev. 11
  6. St. John's – 19-2 – Prev. 9
  7. Wisconsin Lutheran – 20-1 – Prev. 8
  8. Randolph-Macon – 19-3 – Prev. 12
  9. UW-La Crosse – 17-4 – Prev. 6
  10. Trinity (Conn.) – 19-3 – Prev. 13
  11. Trine – 18-3 – Prev. 7
  12. Christopher Newport – 18-4 – Prev. 14
  13. Illinois Wesleyan – 18-4 – Prev. 2
  14. Tufts – 19-4 – Prev. 15
  15. Whitworth – 19-2 – Prev. 16
  16. Redlands – 18-3 – Prev. 19
  17. WPI – 19-2 – Prev. 17
  18. St. Thomas (Texas) – 20-1 – Prev. 18
  19. Washington U. – 15-5 – Prev. 10
  20. Denison – 19-2 – Prev. 21
  21. Keene State – 18-3 – Prev. 22
  22. Calvin – 15-6 – Prev. 23
  23. Cal Lutheran – 17-4 – Prev. 20
  24. Chicago – 15-5 – Prev. 24
  25. Trinity (Texas) – 18-3 – Prev. --

Dropped out: Anderson (25).

Others Receiving Votes: Carthage 35; Catholic 28; Roanoke 27; Gustavus Adolphus 25; John Carroll 20; Drew 18; Belhaven 14; Virginia Wesleyan 9; Pitt-Bradford 9; Anderson 7; Claremont-Mudd-Scripps 5; Maryville 2.

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