2023 SEC baseball power rankings after March 30 games
The third weekend of Southeastern Conference play started Thursday.
No. 1 LSU (29-3, 5-2 SEC) defeated No. 9 Tennessee (20-7, 3-4 SEC), 5-2, Thursday at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Thursday’s contest is the first of a three-game series between the Vols and Tigers. Game No. 2 is slated for 7 p.m. EDT (SEC Network) on Friday, while the series finale is scheduled for 2 p.m. EDT (SEC Network+) Saturday.
PHOTOS: A look at the Tennessee-LSU baseball series through the years
No. 8 South Carolina (25-2, 7-0 SEC) defeated Mississippi State (15-12, 0-7 SEC), 6-4, Thursday at Dudy Noble Field in Starkville, Mississippi.
Following Thursday’s Southeastern Conference games, Vols Wire looks at updated power rankings based on RPI from the NCAA. SEC baseball power rankings after March 30 games are listed below.
Kentucky
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Kentucky’s 2023 record: 22-3 (5-1 SEC)
SEC standings: T-3 SEC East
RPI: 1
Wildcats’ 2022 record: 33-26
South Carolina
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South Carolina’s 2023 record: 25-2 (7-0 SEC)
SEC standings: First SEC East
RPI: 3
Gamecocks’ 2022 record: 27-28
Arkansas
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Arkansas’ 2023 record: 21-4 (4-2 SEC)
SEC standings: Second SEC West
RPI: 4
Razorbacks’ 2022 record: 46-21
For more on Arkansas visit Razorbacks Wire
LSU
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LSU’s 2023 record: 23-3 (5-2 SEC)
SEC standings: First SEC West
RPI: 6
Tigers’ 2022 record: 40-22
For more on LSU visit LSU Tigers Wire
Vanderbilt
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Vanderbilt’s 2023 record: 20-5 (6-0 SEC)
SEC standings: Second SEC East
RPI: 9
Commodores’ 2022 record: 39-23
PHOTOS: Tennessee-Vanderbilt baseball series through the years
Florida
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Florida’s 2023 record: 22-4 (5-1 SEC)
SEC standings: T-3 SEC East
RPI: 11
Gators’ 2022 record: 42-24
For more on Florida visit Gators Wire
Missouri
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Missouri’s 2023 record: 19-6 (3-3 SEC)
SEC standings: Fifth SEC East
RPI: 28
Tigers’ 2022 record: 28-23
PHOTOS: Tennessee-Missouri baseball series during Tony Vitello era
Tennessee
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Tennessee’s 2023 record: 20-7 (3-4 SEC)
SEC standings: Sixth SEC East
RPI: 30
Volunteers’ 2022 record: 57-9
PHOTOS: Tony Vitello through the years
Auburn
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Auburn’s 2023 record: 17-7-1 (2-4 SEC)
SEC standings: T-3 SEC West
RPI: 34
Tigers’ 2022 record: 43-22
For more on Auburn visit Auburn Wire
Alabama
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Alabama’s 2023 record: 20-6 (2-4 SEC)
SEC standings: T-3 SEC West
RPI: 37
Crimson Tide’s 2022 record: 31-27
For more on Alabama visit Roll Tide Wire
Georgia
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Georgia’s 2023 record: 15-10 (1-5 SEC)
SEC standings: 7th SEC East
RPI: 43
Bulldogs’ 2022 record: 36-23
For more on Georgia visit UGA Wire
Texas A&M
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Texas A&M’s 2023 record: 15-10 (1-5 SEC)
SEC standings: Fifth SEC West
RPI: 51
Aggies’ 2022 record: 44-20
For more on Texas A&M visit Aggies Wire
Mississippi State
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Mississippi State’s 2023 record: 15-12 (0-7 SEC)
SEC standings: Seventh SEC West
RPI: 58
Bulldogs’ 2022 record: 26-30
Ole Miss
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Ole Miss’ 2023 record: 15-9 (0-6 SEC)
SEC standings: Sixth SEC West
RPI: 60
Rebels’ 2022 record: 42-23
