DANVILLE, Ky. - D3baseball.com released its first rankings of the 2025 season and Centre earned a spot in the rankings for the first time ever, as they sit at no. 25 in the poll this week.

After splitting a doubleheader against Wooster to open the season, the Colonels have won their last seven games to sit at 8-1 on the year. In their last series, the Colonels swept Rose-Hulman by scores of 14-4, 7-0 and 3-1.

Most recently, junior Zach Heavern was named Southern Athletic Association Pitcher of the Week after striking out 12 batters in 6.1 innings across three relief appearances for the Colonels.

The Colonels will open conference play this weekend with a home series against no. 13 Rhodes.