
NCAA Warns Coaches Against Manipulating RPI Through Game Cancellations
The NCAA has issued a warning to college baseball coaches, urging them not to cancel games solely to improve their RPI ahead of the upcoming tournament.
May 12, 2026
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The NCAA has issued a warning to college baseball coaches, urging them not to cancel games solely to improve their RPI ahead of the upcoming tournament.

The NCAA has issued a directive to college baseball coaches, warning against canceling games solely to boost RPI rankings, as recent cancellations across the country raise concerns about the integrity of the selection process.

The NCAA has warned college baseball programs about canceling games for non‑weather reasons, citing potential impacts on postseason evaluations.