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Texas A&M Joins Top 10; LSU Drops Out

4/13/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Texas A&M defeated Texas to surge into the top 10 of D1Baseball’s Top 25.
Louisiana State University (LSU) fell out of the rankings after being swept by Ole Miss.
Arkansas posted a perfect week by sweeping Alabama.
Ole Miss posted a perfect week by outscoring LSU by a significant margin.
As of April 13, 10 SEC teams are ranked in D1Baseball’s Top 25.

History

Historical Context

In 1992, the NCAA began publishing the Coaches' Poll, ranking the top 25 college baseball teams, which intensified competition. By 1999, the Southeastern Conference (SEC) emerged as a dominant force, with 10 teams ranked in the Top 25. This competitive environment, highlighted by rivalries like Texas A&M's victory over Texas, significantly influences recruitment and funding in college athletics.

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Story summary

Texas A&M defeated Texas to surge into the top 10 of D1Baseball’s Top 25.
Louisiana State University (LSU) fell out of the rankings after being swept by Ole Miss.
Arkansas posted a perfect week by sweeping Alabama.
Ole Miss posted a perfect week by outscoring LSU by a significant margin.
As of April 13, 10 SEC teams are ranked in D1Baseball’s Top 25.

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