INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Both basketball teams at the University of Arkansas at Monticello have been ranked in the top 10 of the NCAA South Region Rankings in the final rankings before this Sunday’s selection into the regional tournament.

 

The Blossoms improved to the No. 7 slot, while the Weevils dropped to No. 9. Both teams need wins in the GSC tournament to improve their chances of being one of the top eight teams to advance to the regional tournament.

 

The Weevils helped their chances with a 76-63 win over Montevallo on Wednesday in the GSC Championship Tournament, while the Blossoms open play tonight at 5:30 p.m. against North Alabama.

 

On the men’s side, Claflin remains No. 1, followed, in order, by Florida Southern, Christian Brothers, Benedict, Valdosta State, Delta State, North Alabama and Arkansas Tech. Rollins rounds out the top 10.

 

On the women’s side, Delta State remains No. 1, followed, in order, by Fort Valley State, Tampa, Rollins, West Georgia and Ouachita Baptist. Clark-Atlanta is ranked eighth, followed by Arkansas Tech and Valdosta State.