TUCSON, Ariz. – The University of West Alabama baseball team moved up one spot, 19^th, in the latest Collegiate Baseball Newspaper Poll, as released by the publication Monday afternoon.

The top two spots remained the same with Mount Olive (40-4) in first and Sonoma State (34-5) and Southern Arkansas (36-4) tied for second. Emporia State (36-3) and Tampa (30-7-1) switched positions with ESU in fourth and TU in fifth.

Other notable teams from around the Gulf South Conference are Delta State (32-8) in sixth, Valdosta State (27-13-1) in 18^th and Ouachita Baptist back three spots in 24^th. Montevallo continues to receive votes in the poll.

Schools with the NCAA Division II South Central Region in the poll are Abilene Christian (32-13) in 13^th with St. Edward’s and Southeast Oklahoma each receiving votes.

After a week off, #19 West Alabama hosts five games this week, beginning with a Monday contest against Lambuth University at 6:30 p.m. The Tigers then welcome William Carey to Livingston for a mid-week outing on Wednesday and concluding with a three-game, weekend series against North Alabama.