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Check out the latest Kansas baseball NCAA tournament projections
TL;DR
Kansas baseball is on a four-game losing streak, dropping to No. 17 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll. They still lead the Big 12 Conference but face challenges in securing a favorable NCAA tournament position.
Key points
- Kansas baseball is on a four-game losing streak.
- They dropped to No. 17 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.
- Kansas holds a one-game lead in the Big 12 Conference standings.
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LAWRENCE — Kansas baseball is in search of some momentum this week, as it’s now dealing with a four-game losing streak.
The Jayhawks lost a midweek road game against Creighton, then were swept at home in a three-game series against West Virginia over the weekend. KU (37-15, 20-7 in Big 12) dropped to No. 17 in the top 25 of the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll, while WVU rose to No. 11. Kansas still holds a one-game lead in the Big 12 Conference standings over West Virginia, but a Big 12 regular season title doesn’t seem as assured as it was at this point a week ago.
So, as of Tuesday evening, what are the latest NCAA tournament projections for the Jayhawks? Are they still in position to host an NCAA regional this year? How much do they need positive results this week, as the regular season comes to a close with a three-game series Thursday through Saturday at BYU, in order to do so?
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Here’s a look at a few projections for where KU stands in the field of 64:
Kansas baseball NCAA tournament projections
USA TODAY: No. 1 seed in Lawrence regional
Kansas hosts a four-team regional with this projection. KU, the No. 1 seed here, would bring in No. 2 seed Arkansas, No. 3 seed Western Carolina and No. 4 seed St. Joseph’s. The margin for error, though, for the Jayhawks to hold onto hosting, has tightened.
D1Baseball: No. 1 seed in Lawrence regional
Kansas also hosts this four-team regional with this projection. KU, a No. 1 seed, would welcome No. 2 seed Nebraska, No. 3 seed Missouri State and No. 4 seed SIU Edwardsville. Whether KU hosts or not, it is set to compete in a second-straight NCAA tournament.
Baseball America: No. 2 seed in Corvallis regional
Q&A
What is Kansas baseball's current record and ranking in the NCAA?
Kansas baseball has a record of 37-15 and is ranked No. 17 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.
How does Kansas baseball's recent losing streak affect their NCAA tournament projections?
The four-game losing streak has put Kansas's position in the NCAA tournament at risk, making it crucial for them to secure positive results in their upcoming series.
What do the latest NCAA tournament projections say about Kansas baseball's chances to host a regional?
Current projections indicate that Kansas baseball needs strong performances in their final series to maintain their chances of hosting an NCAA regional.