INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello men’s basketball team remains at No. 5 in this week’s release of the NCAA South Regional Rankings.
 
The Weevils entered the rankings at No. 5 last week, just one spot behind Christian Brothers. This week is no different. CBU sits at No. 4 with a 13-2 record against NCAA Division II teams as well as against in-region teams. The Weevils follow with an 11-4 Division II record and a 10-4 record against in-region teams. The two teams square off tomorrow (February 5) in Memphis, Tenn. at 7 p.m. CBU ranks 10th nationally, while UAM is ranked 22nd. The game marks the second straight week UAM has faced off against a team that is both nationally and regionally ranked.
 
Also in this week’s rankings, Benedict (15-2 D2, 15-2 In-Region) claimed the top spot, moving in front of Claflin (15-2 D2, 15-2 In-Region), which now sits at No. 2. Florida Southern (18-3 D2, 15-2 In-Region) claimed the No. 3 spot, followed by Christian Brothers and UAM.
 
Rollins (12-5 D2, 11-4 In-Region) ranks sixth, Lynn (14-6 D2, 10-6 In-Region) ranks seventh, Valdosta State (14-4 D2, 14-4 In-Region) ranks eighth, North Alabama (10-6 D2, 9-5 In-Region) and Delta State (11-5 D2, 11-4 In-Region) rounds out the rankings at No. 10.
 
At the end of the season, the top eight teams advance to the NCAA Regional Tournament, usually hosted by either the No. 1 or No. 2 seed of each respective region.