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SOUTH ATLANTIC TEAM PREVIEWS

DIVISION I TEAM PREVIEWS  |  DAY 2 OF 8

⚾️ SOUTH ATLANTIC REGION

Heading into the 2025 season the Florida State dynasty was in full effect. The Seminoles were not only 3x defending Regional Champions, they claimed the World Series Title in 2022.  Fast forward to 2025 & it appeared the Noles were on course to clinch their 4th straight World Series appearance after snagging the #1 seed heading into the Regional.  Enter Clemson, the #4 seed who needed the At Large bid just 5 days prior just to qualify. The Tigers did the unthinkable & upset Florida State by a 7-4 score in the 1st round. The rest is history as Clemson went a perfect 3-0 on the weekend, taking down Tennessee in the Championship punching their ticket to Alton.  After an opening round victory at the World Series, Clemson ultimately fell in their next two games to cap off a tremendous 2025 campaign.

Can Clemson top last years performance? Who will stand in their way? 

Be sure to check all the South Atlantic Team Previews to see how everyone’s looking heading into the Spring 2026 season!

We’ll be releasing 1 Region a day through next Wednesday, as the 2026 Rawlings Division I Preseason Rankings drop Thursday the 22nd!

SOUTHERN PACIFIC TEAM PREVIEWS

DIVISION I TEAM PREVIEWS  |  DAY 1 OF 8

⚾️ SOUTHERN PACIFIC REGION

UC Santa Barbara went on a magical run the final month of the 2025 season. After finishing 2nd in their conference & needing the At Large bid to squeak into the Regional Playoff, they made the most of their opportunity. The Gaucho’s held off Grand Canyon in the Regional Championship & punched their ticket to their 1st World Series since 2011. Their season came to an end in the semi’s after an impressive 3-2 week down in Alton.

Does UCSB have another run in them?

Be sure to check all the Southern Pacific Team Previews to see how everyone’s looking heading into the Spring 2026 season!

We’ll be releasing 1 Region a day through next Wednesday, as the 2026 Rawlings Division I Preseason Rankings drop Thursday the 22nd!

Swing into Spring – PCB Schedule Release

We’re just inside 2 months out from the 2026 Swing into Spring – Panama City Beach event kicking off.  CLICK HERE to see the event’s schedule in full!

DI RULES COMMITTEE REP SEAT UP FOR ELECTION!

If anyone is interested in running for the Division I Rules Committee Team Representative, please CLICK HERE to download the candidate form to then submit to [email protected] by 11:59 PM EST Wednesday, Dec. 17th.

 

Anyone is invited to apply for the position. The position is a 2-year term. Responsibilities include gathering all rule changes/suggestions/adoptions from Division I teams & presenting them to the rest of the committee at the annual NCBA Rules Meeting each summer. All expenses paid.  The Rules Rep will also have a say & vote in all rule discussions throughout the meeting.

 

Deadline to apply is Wednesday Dec. 17th. 

2026 SWING INTO SPRING – HENDERSON REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!!

Registration for the 2026 NCBA Swing Into Spring – Henderson is officially OPEN!

For more information about the event and to register CLICK HERE. Be sure to register quickly as the event is first come first serve!

Send all registration forms and any questions to [email protected]

 

EVOSHIELD PARTNERSHIP

The NCBA is excited to once again partner with EvoShield for the 25/26 season!

NCBA teams will have access to building online team stores that will provide players, family & friends opportunities to purchase custom team decorated EvoShield apparel at exclusive discounted pricing.  All items can be customized with team name’s and school logo’s. Shorts, sweatshirts, joggers, cage jackets, shirts & more!

All orders made will drop ship directly to the individual who made the order.

All products are at minimum 20% off!  Free shipping on orders $50+.

For more information on getting a store in motion, please reach out to Wilson Sales Rep Tom Berl directly at [email protected]

*Please inform Tom you’re with the NCBA to help ensure you get the exclusive discounts.