INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – No. 5 Rogers State Baseball appeared in the first NCAA Division II Central Regional Rankings, which were released by the NCAA on Wednesday in alphabetical order.
 
The Hillcats (37-7) are accompanied by six other MIAA teams in the first rankings. Other teams listed are No. 21 Central Missouri, Emporia State, Missouri Southern, No. 28 Northwest Missouri State and No. 7 Pittsburg State.
 
Additionally, Arkansas-Monticello from the GAC, along with Augustana, Mary and No. 16 Minnesota State from the NSIC, were named to the list.
 
The NCAA Central Region Championships are set for May 14-17, followed by the NCAA Division II Super Region Championships from May 21-23.
 
Eight teams advancing from the NCAA Super Regionals will compete in the 2026 NCAA National Championships in Cary, North Carolina, scheduled for May 29 to June 6.