Press release:
The University of Minnesota baseball program is ranked 25th in the latest D1Baseball.com poll, the website and NCAA announced on Monday. The ranking marks the first time since June 29, 2009 the Gophers have been placed in the top 25.
Minnesota was on the cusp of national prominence as it was up for discussion in last week’s poll. After a 3-1 week, including a series victory against Maryland, the Gophers found their way into the poll for the first time in seven years.
With an overall record 21-11, the Maroon and Gold have captured series wins against the No. 1, 2 and 4 preseason Big Ten favorites, including No. 25 Michigan on the road. Minnesota also left No. 23 Missouri State with two wins back in March.
The Gophers carry the torch for the Big Ten Conference as they are the only club to be placed inside the top 25. Michigan and Michigan State sit just on the outside and are receiving votes.
Minnesota plays host to North Dakota State tomorrow night at 6 p.m. at Siebert Field before traveling to Big Ten foe Northwestern for a three-game series, April 22-24.
The University of Minnesota baseball program is ranked 25th in the latest D1Baseball.com poll, the website and NCAA announced on Monday. The ranking marks the first time since June 29, 2009 the Gophers have been placed in the top 25.
Minnesota was on the cusp of national prominence as it was up for discussion in last week’s poll. After a 3-1 week, including a series victory against Maryland, the Gophers found their way into the poll for the first time in seven years.
With an overall record 21-11, the Maroon and Gold have captured series wins against the No. 1, 2 and 4 preseason Big Ten favorites, including No. 25 Michigan on the road. Minnesota also left No. 23 Missouri State with two wins back in March.
The Gophers carry the torch for the Big Ten Conference as they are the only club to be placed inside the top 25. Michigan and Michigan State sit just on the outside and are receiving votes.
Minnesota plays host to North Dakota State tomorrow night at 6 p.m. at Siebert Field before traveling to Big Ten foe Northwestern for a three-game series, April 22-24.
