INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- The Washburn Lady Blues remained third in the NCAA South Central Regional rankings which were released today. The Lady Blues will play host to No. 2-ranked Emporia State Friday night in Lee Arena beginning at 7 p.m. It will be the final home regular season match of the season and Kate Hampson will be honored in pregame festivities.

South Central Region

1. Central Missouri; 2. Emporia State; 3. Washburn; 4. West Texas A&M; 5. Pittsburg State; 6. Truman State; 7. Nebraska-Omaha; 8. Abilene Christian; 9. Angelo State; 10. Southeastern Oklahoma State.