Bethel has risen one more spot up to No. 3 in the latest NAIA Softball Coaches' Top 25 Poll, continuing a trend that has developed over the last four polls. The Pilots have risen consistently up the top 10 since being ranked No. 7 in the preseason chart.

BC strung together six wins last week by and average of 6.5 runs per game, extending its win streak to 12 games. Huntington snapped the run on Tuesday in an 11-inning battle. With their first conference loss of the season the Pilots are 30-3-1 and 7-1 in the MCC.

The Knights continue to receive votes for the top 25 stringing together six consecutive wins for a 26-4 overall record and a perfect 6-0 in the MCC.