The #4 ranked Madison College WolfPack know their opponent in their first World Series game Saturday, but future opponents won't be determined until the tournament is underway. In that case, here is a look at first round opponent UCONN-Avery Point and the eight other teams that will join Madison College in the 2015 NJCAA Division II World Series. Each possible opponent is updated with their current rank in the latest NJCAA poll, how they earned their respective berths to the national tournament, and key contributors on the team among other things. Refer to this guide throughout the NJCAA Division II World Series for a quick scouting report of future opponents.

[#1] LSU-Eunice (LA) Bengals - Eunice, LA - 44-9 overall. Region 23. Six prior NJCAA DII World Series appearances, latest in 2012. Four World Series titles (2006, 2008, 2010, 2012). South District Champion. Defeated Northwest Mississippi CC 12-0, and Hinds CC (MS) 10-6 and 6-0.
Head Coach: Jeff Willis
Top Pitchers - Mitch Sewald (12-1, 3 complete games, 1.97 ERA, 85 strikeouts), Ben Braymer (7-1, 2 complete games, 1 save, 2.97 ERA, 120 strikeouts), Sam Walley (10-1, 1 complete game, 1 save, 2.44 ERA, 72 strikeouts), and Zach Hamilton (5-0, 2 saves, .28 ERA, 41 strikeouts).
Top Hitters - Brennan Bozeman (.325 batting average, .454 on base percentage, 9 doubles, 2 homeruns, 25 RBI, 65 runs, 25 steals), Cade Stone (.344 batting average, 15 doubles, 3 triples, 4 homeruns, 51 RBI, 55 runs, 19 steals, and Steve Sensley (.383 batting average, .475 on base percentage, 10 doubles, 4 triples, 18 homeruns, .794 slugging percentage, 70 RBI, 55 runs, 12 steals).
 
[#2] Frederick Community College (MD) Cougars - Frederick, MD - 49-7 overall. Region 20. Five prior NJCAA DII World Series appearances, latest in 2010. Northeast District Champion.
Defeated Lackawanna College (PA) in a best of three series, with two 6-3 wins.
Head Coach: Rodney Bennett
Top Pitchers - Nate Harmon (9-1, 7 complete games, 1.30 ERA, 82 strikeouts), Carson Beach (10-0, 5 complete games, 2 saves, 2.20 ERA, 75 strikeouts), Dalton Haymaker (7-0, 1 complete game, 4 saves, 1.89 ERA, 24 strikeouts).
Top Hitters - Chad Mattison (.541 batting average, .572 on base percentage, 22 doubles, 4 triples, 12 homeruns, .878 slugging percentage, 84 RBI, 71 runs, 20 steals), Michael Castillo (.339 batting average, 11 doubles, 4 triples, 2 homeruns, 24 RBI, 64 runs, 13 steals), Devin Bell (.392 batting average, .484 on base percentage, 14 doubles, 8 triples, 19 homeruns, .886 slugging percentage, 67 RBI, 74 runs).
 
[#3] Western Oklahoma State College Pioneers - Altus, OK - 49-11 overall. Region 2. Five prior NJCAA DII World Series appearances, latest in 2012. One World Series titles (2011). Plains District Champion.
Defeated MCC-Longview (MO) 10-0 and 17-8 and Brown Mackey College (KS) 7-4.
Head Coach: Kurt Russell
Top Pitchers - Ricardo Parra (10-2, 2.25 ERA, 61 strikeouts), Ruddy Estrella (3-1, 7 saves, 4.10 ERA, 66 strikeouts), Lizandro Cruz (5-0, 2 saves, 1.56 ERA, 30 strikeouts), and Anthony Rosati (9-1, 5.16 ERA, 60 strikeouts).
Top Hitters - Joshua Anthony (.436 batting average, .533 on base percentage, 19 doubles, 1 triple, 17 homeruns, .819 slugging percentage, 62 RBI, 73 runs, 18 steals), Justin Elison (.426 batting average, .529 on base percentage, 17 doubles, 3 triples, 21 homeruns, .863 slugging percentage, 69 RBI, 76 runs, 21 steals), Marlor Villafana (.391 batting average, 20 doubles, 1 triple, 21 homeruns, .802 slugging percentage, 73 RBI, 61 runs).
 
[#6] North Iowa Area Community College (IA) Trojans - Mason City, IA -48-14 overall. Region 11. One prior DII World Series appearance, latest in 2013. North Plains District Champion.
Defeated Southeast CC (IA) in a best of three series, with 9-8 and 22-4 wins.
Head Coach: Travis Hergert
Top Pitchers - Chad Christensen (5-0, 6 saves, 2.10 ERA, 24 strikeouts), Quinn Abern (8-3, 6 complete games, 4.12 ERA, 63 strikeouts), Davis Bryan (8-1, 5.55 ERA, 41 strikeouts), and Riley Pollard (3-1, 9 saves, 5.26 ERA, 37 strikeouts).
Top Hitters - Robbie Glendinning (.411 batting average, 26 doubles, 1 triple, 8 homeruns, .621 slugging percentage, 54 RBI, 74 runs), Luke Becker (.373 batting average, .492 on base percentage, 17 doubles, 1 triple, 12 homeruns, .636 slugging percentage, 62 RBI, 61 runs, 10 steals), Juan De La Cruz (.359 batting average, 15 doubles, 5 homeruns, 48 RBI, 44 runs). Three others tied with Becker with 12 homeruns.
 
[#7] Lincoln Land Community College (IL) Loggers - Springfield, IL - 42-14 overall. Region 24. Five prior NJCAA DII World Series appearances, latest in 2014. Two World Series titles (1994, 2000). Midwest District Champion.
Defeated Illinois Central College twice (11-3, 14-3) and John Wood CC 12-6.
Head Coach: Ron Riggle
Top Pitchers - Michael Ringer (8-2, 2.72 ERA, 3 complete games, 51 strikeouts, .184 opponent batting average), Sawyer Howard (10-1, 2.99 ERA, 2 complete games, 1 shutout, 35 strikeouts), and Nick Lonergan (1-0, 10 saves, 3.50 ERA, 26 strikeouts).
Top Hitters - Colby Griggs (.416 batting average, 15 doubles, 5 triples, 1 homerun, 40 RBI, 54 runs, 19 steals), Connor White (.387 batting average, .476 on base percentage, 20 doubles, 3 triples, 1 homerun, 44 RBI, 52 runs, 10 steals), and Will Schneider (.365 batting average, 30 doubles, 3 triples, 5 homeruns, .624 slugging percentage, 62 RBI, 57 runs, 11 steals).
 
[#8] Kellogg Community College (MI) Bruins - Battle Creek, MI - 37-14 overall. Region 12. Two prior DII World Series appearances, latest in 2011. North District Champion.
Defeated Muskegon CC 13-1, Macomb CC 15-3, and Sinclair CC 14-6 and 2-1.
Head Coach: Eric Laskovy
Top Pitchers - Tyler Bradner (8-2, 1.72 ERA, 81 strikeouts), Tate Brawley (7-2, 1 save, 1.71 ERA, 49 strikeouts), and Kyle Mallwitz (7-1, 1 save, 3.44 ERA, 34 strikeouts).
Top Hitters - Seth Johnson (.356 batting average, 9 doubles, 5 triples, 9 homeruns, .621 slugging percentage, 53 RBI, 44 runs), Travis Bolin (.414 batting average, 10 doubles, 9 triples, 6 homeruns, .686 slugging percentage,  48 RBI, 46 runs, 11 steals), and Garret Soule (.366 batting average, .480 on base percentage, 23 doubles, 3 triples, 1 homerun, 35 RBI, 22 runs).
 
[#9] Catawba Valley Community College (NC) Red Hawks - Hickory, NC - 36-17 overall. Region 10. One prior NJCAA DII World Series appearance, latest in 2012. Southeast District Champions.
Defeated Pasco-Hernando State College (FL) in a best of three series, with 3-2 and 13-3 wins.
Head Coach: Paul Rozzelle
Top Pitchers - Justin Norton (7-1, 3 complete games, 2.30 ERA, 62 strikeouts), Bryce Hensley (7-2, 4 complete games, 2.61 ERA, 72 strikeouts), Aaron Biggerstaff (7-0, 1 save, .56 ERA, 34 strikeouts), and Kyle Ramsey (5-1, 4 saves, 3.00 ERA, 24 strikeouts).
Top Hitters - Danny Sullivan (.434 batting average, .480 on base percentage, 15 doubles, 1 triple, 6 homeruns, 31 RBI, 53 runs), Clay Hodges (.392 batting average, 10 doubles, 21 RBI, 33 runs, 21 steals), and Ivan Acuna (.341 batting average, 13 doubles, 3 homeruns, 23 RBI, 34 runs).
 
[NR) UCONN-Avery Point (CT) Pointers - Groton, CT - 34-11 overall. Region 21. Five prior NJCAA DII World Series appearances, latest in 2013. East District Champion.
Defeated Monroe CC (NY) in a best of three series, with 11-7 and 7-6 wins.
Head Coach: Roger Bidwell
Top Pitchers - Doug Domnarski (8-1, 1.41 ERA, 81 strikeouts), Andrew Hinckley (5-2, 1 save, 1.90 ERA, 70 strikeouts), and John Russell (4-0, 4 saves, 1.72 ERA, 41 strikeouts).
Top Hitters - Kyle Hart (.408 batting average, .583 slugging percentage, 12 doubles, 2 homeruns, 22 RBI, and 23 runs), Andrew Hinckley (.384 batting average, .515 on base percentage, 10 doubles, 1 homerun, 27 RBI, and 30 runs), and Garrett DeLotto (.304 batting average, 11 doubles, 2 triples, 26 RBI, 22 runs).
 
[NR] Scottsdale Community College (AZ) Fighting Artichokes - Scottsdale, AZ - 33-25. Region 1. Three prior NJCAA DII World Series appearances, latest in 2012. Southwest District Champions.
Defeated Phoenix College in a best of three series, with 10-5 and 10-4 wins.
Head Coach: Alex Cherney
Top Pitchers - Jared Bell (6-3, 1 complete game, 3.01 ERA, 49 strikeouts), Landen Russo (5-2, 3.86 ERA, 24 strikeouts), and Tyler Murphy (2-0, 9 saves, 3.06 ERA, 14 strikeouts).
Top Hitters - Callahan Moltzan (.355 batting average, .435 on base percentage, 10 doubles, 4 triples, 3 homeruns, 33 RBI, 26 runs), Adam Wolfe (.351 batting average, .441 on base percentage, 13 doubles, 4 triples, 8 homeruns, 45 RBI, 41 runs), and Jonathan Nunnally (.294 batting average, 6 doubles, 4 triples, 8 homeruns, 44 RBI, 35 runs).

NR = Not ranked

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