Benedict Takes Over No. 1 in Super Region 2 as the NPI Sets Up Division II HBCU Championship Weekend

Championship weekend is set, and the playoff picture is coming into focus. Benedict is No. 1 in Super Region 2 in the latest NPI and hosts No. 2 Kentucky State for the SIAC title Saturday at 10:30 a.m. ET on ESPNU. Central State is fourth. In Super Region 1, Virginia Union is fourth and Johnson C. Smith is fifth ahead of their CIAA title rematch in Durham. Fayetteville State is seventh and Virginia State is ninth, and they meet Friday night in the Friday Night Blitz. Today's NPI would put six HBCUs in the 32 team field. Projected matchups and previews: https://t.co/7dOwFwdp0I

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