Posted: Apr 19, 2012
Softball ranked 7th in Midwest Region
INDIANOLA, Iowa – The first NCAA Division III regional rankings of the 2012 season have the Simpson softball team ranked No. 7 in the Midwest Region, as announced Thursday.
Prior to Wednesday's doubleheader split with Coe, Simpson sat at 24-10 overall and 17-6 in region play.
Four of the eight teams ranked in the Midwest Region come from the Iowa Conference. Luther (28-4, 21-2) is No. 1, Central (25-5, 17-4) is No. 2 and Coe (24-8, 13-7) is No. 8.
The Storm have an opportunity to move up in the rankings Saturday when they travel to Pella, Iowa for a doubleheader against Central. First pitch is set for 2 p.m.
| Midwest Region Rankings | |||
| Rank | Team | In-Region | Overall |
| 1 | Luther | 21-2 | 28-4 |
| 2 | Central | 17-4 | 25-5 |
| 3 | St. Thomas (Minn.) | 17-4 | 24-6 |
| 4 | Fontbonne | 13-6 | 17-9 |
| 5 | Gustavus Adolphus | 18-6 | 20-6 |
| 6 | Washington-St. Louis | 17-9 | 22-10 |
| 7 | Simpson | 17-6 | 24-10 |
| 8 | Coe | 13-7 | 24-8 |