Six SAC Men’s Basketball Programs Placed in NCAA Southeast Region Top 10
ROCK HILL, S.C. (TheSAC.com) — Six South Atlantic Conference men's basketball programs are featured in the latest NCAA Division II Southeast Region rankings released this week, highlighting the depth and strength of SAC competition as postseason play approaches.
The NCAA Division II Southeast Region rankings list the top 10 teams in the region based on overall and in-region performance. These rankings are used by the selection committee as a guideline in determining the NCAA Tournament field. The top eight teams in the region earn tournament berths, including automatic qualifiers from the SAC, Conference Carolinas and Peach Belt Conference.
Southeast Region Top 10 (Through Games Feb. 22, 2026)
| Rank | School | Overall DII Record | In-Region Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anderson (S.C.) | 23-2 | 23-2 |
| 2 | Lenoir-Rhyne | 22-6 | 22-4 |
| 3 | Lander | 20-5 | 20-5 |
| 4 | Catawba | 19-7 | 19-7 |
| 5 | UVA Wise | 19-8 | 19-7 |
| 6 | Columbus State | 17-7 | 17-7 |
| 7 | North Georgia | 18-6 | 18-6 |
| 8 | Carson-Newman | 16-9 | 16-9 |
| 9 | USC Beaufort | 19-8 | 19-8 |
| 10 | Lincoln Memorial | 16-10 | 16-10 |
Bolded schools represent South Atlantic Conference members ranked in the top 10 of the Southeast Region.
The appearance of six SAC teams in the regional top 10 underscores the conference's competitive balance and sustained excellence throughout the season. Anderson (S.C.) and Lenoir-Rhyne lead the SAC contingent in the region, with strong overall and in-region records, while Catawba, Carson-Newman, UVA Wise and Lincoln Memorial continue to solidify their positions among the Southeast's best.
As the regular season winds down, these regional rankings will remain a key part of the NCAA Tournament selection process. For more information on SAC men's basketball, visit www.TheSAC.com.