CHARLOTTE – Following a season-opening weekend that yielded two run-rule victories against Illinois Central, the Northwest baseball team has moved five spots in the latest NJCAA Division II baseball rankings from 15th to 10th in the nation, the organization announced on Monday afternoon.

Northwest is one of six MACJC clubs ranked within the Top 20, trailing Pearl River at No. 4 and Itawamba at No. 5. Behind the Rangers, Hinds checks in at 12th overall, ahead of 14th-ranked Northeast and 19th-ranked Jones College.

Additionally, Copiah-Lincoln was listed as receiving votes in this week's rankings and fellow Region 23 foe LSU Eunice topped the national poll with a 7-0 overall record.

Northwest will resume action on Wednesday, Feb. 19 against Columbia State at 2/5 p.m. Links to live stats and live broadcast can be found at the 'Baseball' schedule tab at nwccrangers.com.