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Like Wile E. Coyote and his hunt for his eternal foe, the ever-elusive Road Runner, the Mount Olive Trojans have spent the last few years falling just short of reaching their ultimate goal. MOC had won the Conference Carolinas regular-season and tournament championships the past three seasons and have tallied over 100 wins the past two seasons, however despite all their success, the Trojans hadn' completed their loftiest of ambitions, being the one team that gets to end their season with a win. The small North Carolina school has been hungry for a championship, but have had to settle on feasting on the dust of others as they sent the Trojans packing back to campus. In fact, no athletic team in school history could ever claim at national championship. However that all changed when the Trojans won the NCAA Division II College World Series title game in commanding fashion, usurping Ouachita Baptist' title aspirations, and beating the Tigers 6-2 in Sauget, Il.

Mount Olive started the season ranked number seven in Ping!Baseball's inaugural Division II baseball poll, but quickly jumped into the top three and then the top spot a month into the season. A small hiccup two thirds of the way into the season when they lost back to back games to Catawba and Coker dropped MOC to the number two spot to Southern Arkansas, but they quickly retook the lead position and didn't relinquish it the rest of the way. In the South Atlantic Region, the top seeded Trojans incurred just their sixth loss of the season to upset minded USC Aiken and were sent to the loser's bracket. However Mount Olive was able to claw their way out and eliminate Columbus State before getting revenge against the Pacers in two must win games to sent themselves to the championship series.

The Mount Olive Trojans "Teamius Supremius".

DII College Baseball Rankings
Rank   Last
Week		 Team Comment
1 No change from last poll 1 Mount Olive College: Mount Olive (58-6) earned its first national championship with a 6-2 victory over Ouachita Baptist. The national championship is the first in school history for any Mount Olive athletics team. Mount Olive College Trojans
Mount Olive (58-6) earned its first national championship with a 6-2 victory over Ouachita Baptist. The national championship is the first in school history for any Mount Olive athletics team.
2 Up from last poll 22 Ouachita Baptist : Ouachita Baptist (51-16) recorded the most wins in school history as the NCAA Division II Championship runner ups. Ouachita Baptist Tigers
Ouachita Baptist (51-16) recorded the most wins in school history and had an amazing postseason to finish as the NCAA Division II Championship runner ups.
3 Up from last poll 4 Sonoma State : The Seawolves (52-15) made their first National Championship appearance. A pair of one run losses to OBU ended the best season in Sonoma State baseball history. Sonoma State Seawolves
The Seawolves (52-15) made their first appearance in the National Championships. A pair of one run losses to OBU ended the best season in Sonoma State baseball history.
4 Down from last poll 3 Tampa: University of Tampa (42-11-1) saw its run at history and a three-peat come to an end after a heartbreaking, come from behind defeat at the hands of Ouachita Baptist. Tampa Spartans
University of Tampa (42-11-1) saw its run at history and a three-peat come to an end after a heartbreaking, come from behind defeat at the hands of Ouachita Baptist.
5 Up from last poll 11 Central Missouri: The Mules (47-17) season ended at the Division II Championship semi-finals after a loss to eventual champ Mount Olive. CMU won Central Regional title on the way to Sauget. Central Missouri Mules
The Mules (47-17) season ended at the Division II Championship semi-finals after a loss to eventual champ Mount Olive. CMU won the Central Regional title on the way to Sauget.
6 Up from last poll NR Ashland : The Eagles (40-18) dropped out of the rankings the second half of the season, but finished strong, finishing second in the GLIAC and winning the NCAA Division II North Central Regional. Ashland Eagles
The Eagles (40-18) dropped out of the rankings the second half of the season, but finished strong, finishing second in the GLIAC and winning the NCAA Division II North Central Regional.
7 Up from last poll NR Shippensburg Pennsylvania: The Red Raiders (39-26) won the PSAC Western Division title and a North Atlantic region championship en route to their fourth Division II World Series appearance in school history. Shippensburg Pennsylvania Raiders
The Red Raiders (39-26) won the PSAC Western Division title and a North Atlantic region championship en route to their fourth Division II World Series appearance in school history.
8 Up from last poll 14 Franklin Pierce University: Franklin Pierce (43-15) captured its third-straight NCAA II Northeast Regional Champioship enroute to the DII Championships, but went 0-2 in the tournament. Franklin Pierce University Ravens
Franklin Pierce (43-15) captured its third-straight NCAA II Northeast Regional Champioship enroute to the DII Championships, but went 0-2 in the tournament.
9 Down from last poll 2 Delta State : The Statesmen (48-11) were denied an opportunity to advance to the DII Championship after being upended by OBU in the South Central Region Tournament final. Delta State Statesmen
The Statesmen (48-11) were denied an opportunity to advance to the DII Championship after being upended by OBU in the South Central Region Tournament final.
10 Down from last poll 5 Southern Arkansas : The Muleriders (46-12) reached the 40-win plateau for the third consecutive year and were ranked No. 1 mid season, but were eliminated by Delta State in the South Central Region semi-finals. Southern Arkansas Muleriders
The Muleriders (46-12) reached the 40-win plateau for the third consecutive year and were ranked number one mid-season, but were eliminated by Delta State in the South Central Region semi-finals.
11 Down from last poll 8 California State - Chico: Chico State (42-17) played in their 10th regional final in the last 13 years, but couldn't withstand the inexorable force Sonoma State who won the West. Chico State Wildcats
Chico State (42-17) played in their 10th regional final in the last 13 years, but couldn't withstand the inexorable force of Sonoma State who won the West going away.
12 Down from last poll 9 Nebraska at Omaha: Nebraska-Omaha (45-13) had an incredible second half of the season, losing only four times in 37 games. Unfortunately for the Mavs, two of the losses were to CMU in the Central Regional to end their season. Nebraska - Omaha Mavericks
Nebraska-Omaha (45-13) had an incredible second half of the season, losing only four times in 37 games. Unfortunately for the Mavs, two of the losses were to CMU in the Central Regional to end their season.
13 Up from last poll 21 South Carolina Aiken: USC Aiken's (47-17) forty-seven wins were the most in the program?s NCAA era, and the third highest win total in the Pacers' 36-year history of the program. South Carolina Aiken Pacers
USC Aiken's (47-17) forty-seven wins were the most in the program's NCAA era, and the third highest win total in the Pacers' 36-year history of the program.
14 Down from last poll 6 Tusculum College: Tusculum (41-15) had their fourth straight 40-win campaign and were the South Atlantic Tournament Champions, but couldn't get out of the South Regional to advance to Sauget. Tusculum College Pioneers
Tusculum (41-15) had their fourth straight 40-win campaign and were the South Atlantic Tournament Champions, but couldn't get out of the South Regional to advance to Sauget.
15 Down from last poll 11 Columbus State : The Cougars (43-19) had their outstanding season ended at the hands of eventual champs Mount Olive in the South Atlantic Regional. Columbus State Cougars
The Cougars (43-19) had their outstanding season ended at the hands of eventual champs Mount Olive in the South Atlantic Regional.
16 Down from last poll 10 California - San Diego: UCSD (43-18) established a new school record for wins, but had their season come to a bitter end after a tough one run loss to Chico State in the West Regional semi-finals. California - San Diego Tritons
UCSD (43-18) established a new school record for wins, but had their season come to a bitter end after a tough one run loss to Chico State in the West Regional semi-finals.
17 Down from last poll 7 Emporia State : ESU (50-10) made a regional appearance for the fifth straight year and at one time were ranked number two in the nation when had a thirty-five game winning streak. Emporia State Hornets
ESU (50-10) made a regional appearance for the fifth straight year and at one time was ranked number two in the nation when the Hornets were riding a thirty-five game winning streak.
18 Down from last poll 15 Abilene Christian : A incredible Southern Arkansas seven run rally eliminated the Wildcats (44-17) in the South Central Region to end their season in heartbreaking fashion. Abilene Christian Wildcats
A incredible Southern Arkansas seven run rally eliminated the Wildcats (44-17) in the South Central Region to end their season in heartbreaking fashion.
19 Up from last poll 24 West Chester Pennsylvania: West Chester (45-16) fell to Shippensburg in the North Atlantic Regional Championships by a single run. The Golden Rams suffered both tournament losses to the upstart Raiders. West Chester Pennsylvania Golden Rams
West Chester (45-16) fell to Shippensburg in the North Atlantic Regional Championships by a single run. The Golden Rams suffered both tournament losses to the upstart Raiders.
20 Down from last poll 18 Catawba College: Catawba (43-18) lost a seesaw game to Tampa in the South Region Baseball Championship. It was the second time in three years and third time in the past five seasons that the Indians have made the post-season tournament. Catawba College Indians
Catawba (43-18) lost a seesaw game to Tampa in the South Region Baseball Championship. It was the second time in three years and third time in the past five seasons that the Indians have made the post-season tournament.
21 Up from last poll NR Wayne State - Michigan: The Warriors' (34-19) season came to an end when they were shutout by conference rival Ashland in the championship game of the NCAA North Central Regional. Wayne State - Michigan Warriors
The Warriors' (34-19) season came to an end when they were shutout by conference rival Ashland in the championship game of the NCAA North Central Regional.
22 Down from last poll 12 West Alabama: The Tigers (45-13) ended their season tying the school record for wins, but fell short in their goal of advancing to the Division II Baseball Championships. West Alabama Tigers
The Tigers (45-13) ended their season tying the school record for wins, but fell short in their goal of advancing to the Division II Baseball Championships.
23 Down from last poll 16 Grand Valley State : The Lakers (34-13) were eliminated early in the North Central Regional, going 0-2 in the tournament. GVSU is one of three teams in DII baseball to appear in every NCAA DII Regional since 2002. Grand Valley State Lakers
The Lakers (34-13) were eliminated early in the North Central Regional, going 0-2 in the tournament. GVSU is one of only three teams in DII baseball to appear in every NCAA DII Regional since 2002.
24 Down from last poll 20 West Virginia State : WVSU (36-14) won their 16th WVIAC baseball championship, but were stymied in the North Atlantic Regional, scoring only three runs in two straight losses. West Virginia State Yellow Jackets
WVSU (36-14) won their 16th WVIAC baseball championship, but were stymied in the North Atlantic Regional, scoring only three runs in two straight losses.
25 Up from last poll NR Bryant : Bryant (43-21) set a school record for wins and finished second to Franklin Pierce in the Northeast Regional. The Bulldogs will transition to DI level next year. Bryant Bulldogs
Bryant (43-21) set a school record for wins and finished second to Franklin Pierce in the Northeast Regional. The Bulldogs will transition to DI level next year and hope to have like Florida Gulf Coast did this season.
26 Up from last poll 28 Belmont Abbey College: Belmont Abbey (41-22) fell to Columbus State in the South Atlantic Regionals to end their season. The Crusaders established a new school record for wins in 2008. Belmont Abbey College Crusaders
Belmont Abbey (41-22) fell to Columbus State in the South Atlantic Regionals to end their season. The Crusaders established a new school record for wins in 2008.
27 Up from last poll 30 Carson-Newman College: Carson-Newman (43-18) had a nice showing in the South Region Baseball Classic and went 2-2 in the South Regional to end their season disappointingly, but respectfully. Carson-Newman College Eagles
Carson-Newman (43-18) had a nice showing in the South Region Baseball Classic and went 2-2 in the South Regional to end their season disappointingly, but respectfully.
28 Up from last poll 29 Saint Josephs College - Indiana: SJC (46-18) lost two leads to Ashland in the semi-finals of the North Central Regional to end the Pumas title aspirations. Saint Joseph's College - Indiana Pumas
SJC (46-18) lost two leads to Ashland in the semi-finals of the North Central Regional to end the Pumas' title aspirations.
29 Down from last poll 17 Saint Josephs College - Indiana: SJC (46-18) lost two leads to Ashland in the semi-finals of the North Central Regional to end the Pumas title aspirations. Wayne State College (Nebraska) - Wildcats
The Wayne State Wildcats (40-13) reached 40 or more wins for the third time in the last five seasons. Their season ended in the Central Regional for the fifth consecutive year.
30 Down from last poll 23 Saint Josephs College - Indiana: SJC (46-18) lost two leads to Ashland in the semi-finals of the North Central Regional to end the Pumas title aspirations. Erskine College - Flying Fleet
The Flying Fleet (44-13) stumbled at the end, losing their last five games, but they did establish a new school record for wins and will be looking for more 2009.