Softball | 3/18/2026 10:43:00 AM

COLUMBIA, Ky. - Ahead of the start of the Mid-South Conference schedule, Lindsey Wilson softball is up nine spots to No. 16 in the latest NAIA Coaches' Poll, released on Wednesday by the national office.

Since the first regular season poll shared on March 4, the Blue Raiders are 6-0 with three victories over ranked opponents. All told, Lindsey Wilson sits at 18-2 overall with help from an active 12-game winning streak.

Mid-South rival Cumberlands (Ky.) dropped two spots to No. 15, setting up a significant weekend series for the Blue Raiders in Williamsburg, March 21-22.

Freed-Hardeman (Tenn.) rounds out the league's showing in this week's poll as the Lions continue to receive votes.

At the head of the ratings, the state of Oregon is well represented by No. 1 Eastern Oregon, second-ranked Oregon Tech, and No. 3 Southern Oregon. Fourth-ranked Oklahoma City and No. 5 Madonna (Mich.) make up the rest of the top-five, while Southeastern (Fla.) checks in at No. 6 with two first-place votes.

Lindsey Wilson travels to challenge Cumberlands (Ky.) in a three-game series, beginning with a doubleheader at noon CT on Saturday, March 21.