DIVISION I TEAM PREVIEWS  |  DAY 3 OF 8  

MID AMERICA REGION!  

Fresh off a 2024 regional championship, Iowa State enters the spring season leading their conference at 5-1 in prime position to make the regional again. The Cyclones return 20 from last year’s World Series group, with 9 of those carrying 2024 all-region honors. 

The University of Colorado looks to return to the World Series after their 2023 appearance. The Buffs made the regional in 2024 but had an early exit after going 0-2. Colorado’s rival, Mid-America powerhouse, and 6X World Series champion, Colorado State, look to make it back to their 1st World Series since 2017. CSU made the 2024 regional and after an opening round win in the 2024 regional versus Kansas, the Jayhawks got revenge in the elimination game rematch by winning 9-8. Another team on the rise in the Mid-America resides in Lawrence, KS. Following an impressive 2024 season that saw Kansas fall to Iowa State in the regional championship, Kansas will look to return the regional and qualify for the World Series. After losing their 1st game at the 2024 regional, they fought all the way back to the regional final.

Can Iowa State defend their 2024 regional title and return to Alton?

Be sure to check all the Mid America Team Previews to see how everyone’s looking heading into the Spring 2025 season!

-DIVISION I PRESEASON TOP 20 POLL WILL BE RELEASED ON 1/23!