University of Southern Indiana Softball dropped three spots to No. 9 in the first regular-season NFCA Division II Top 25 Coaches’ Poll.
The Screaming Eagles (3-1) began the year with a 6-3 setback to previously unranked University of North Alabama at the UAH Charger Chillout, but rebounded with a 9-1, five-inning victory over the University of Alabama-Huntsville later in the day. USI ended the Chillout with wins over Midwest Region foe Trevecca Nazarene University and Delta State University.
USI is in the process of reworking its weekend schedule following the cancellation fo the Midwest Region Crossover at Deaconess Sports Park. Details of the schedule changes will be announced later.