Power rankings are based on games played through December 13th.
Note: National rankings are courtesy of KenPom.com. Arrows denote movement in power rankings since last ranking.
1. Lipscomb 7-3 #72
no change
The Bisons continue to pace the league with the best win, knocking off TCU in November. Their resume also includes two losses to cross-town rival Belmont and a 4 point road loss to Louisville this week. They have two more opportunities for resume building wins prior to conference play as they face Vermont and Clemson before the end of the year. The conference race between the two LUs could be special.
This week: 12/17 vs Covenant, 12/21 vs Vermont
2. Liberty 8-2 #88
no change
At 8-2, the Flames are out to their best start since 1991. McKay has guided his team to lead the ASUN in numerous categories including scoring defense, field goal percentage defense, and 3-point field goal percentage defense as the Pack-line is operating as effectively as it has in his 4 seasons back in Lynchburg.
This week: 12/15 vs Kentucky Christian, 12/18 vs Alabama, 12/21 vs Alabama State, 12/22 TBD
3. NJIT 10-2 #207
no change
The Highlanders continue their winning ways with 3 straight wins over Army, St Francis NY, and Fordham. They even received a vote in the AP top 25 poll for the first time ever. Granted, their schedule hasn’t been the most daunting, but they will face their toughest non-conference matchup prior to New Year’s against Houston.
This week: 12/15 @ Fairleigh Dickinson
4. Jacksonville 6-5 #299
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After dropping their first 4 games of the season, the Dolphins have righted the ship with wins in 6 of their past 7 games. They knocked off South Carolina State by 2, a common opponent with the Flames. They have also defeated former Liberty Big South rival Presbyterian by 6.
This week: 12/15 @ Bethune Cookman, 12/20 @ Notre Dame, 12/22 @ Indiana
5. North Florida 4-7 #193
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The Ospreys have played a challenging schedule with 4 of their first 11 games coming against top 100 teams. They have two more in their upcoming non-conference schedule as well. Matt Driscoll’s squad has also had several opportunities at winnable games, but have come up short, most recently Thursday night at FIU.
This week: 12/15 vs Charleston Southern, 12/19 @ Florida St
6. FGCU 3-8 #257
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The losses continue to mount for the Eagles behind first-year head coach Michael Fly. Dunk City did stop a 6-game skid with a win over 3-9 Oral Roberts.
This week: 12/16 @ UMBC, 12/19 vs Keiser, 12/22 vs Florida
7. Stetson 2-9 #337
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When it comes to the bottom-third of the conference, any win is a good win right now. The Hatters knocked of Western Illinois by 4 on December 5th, the only win over a Division I team for any of the 3 ASUN squads bringing up the rear of the power rankings.
This week: 12/16 @ UCF, 12/18 vs UNC Asheville, 12/21 @ Longwood
8. Kennesaw State 1-9 #335
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The Owls nearly picked up their first Division I win this season Thursday night at Gardner-Webb, falling in overtime, 81-77. In his 4th season, head coach Al Skinner has yet to lead KSU to a winning record, and it doesn’t look like one is in store this season.
This week: 12/15 vs Tennessee Tech, 12/18 vs Elon, 12/20 vs Southeastern
9. North Alabama 3-7 #325
no change
The Lions have still been unable to pick up their first win over a Division I program since they have made the transition from Division II. Of course, they have only had 1 home game against a DI opponent, against Jacksonville State. North Alabama has 12 non-conference games scheduled against DI opponents, and only the Jacksonville State game is at home.
This week: 12/15 @ UNC Greensboro, 12/18 vs @Jacksonville State, 12/21 @ VMI
