Yavapai and Mercer are top two seeds in NJCAA Division I men's field

The NJCAA Division I men's national tournament begins Thursday in Tyler, Texas.

The No. 1 ranked Yavapai (Ariz.) heads the eight-team field. The Roughriders, runners-up at in last year's tournament, are shooting for their fourth title.

The No. 2 seed is Mercer County (N.J.), featuring Canadian U-20 national team Andres Arango.

This year's darkhorse is Barton County (Kan.). The Cougars are in the national finals in only their second season of varsity play.

Action continues with championship and consolation semifinals Friday and the final and placement games Saturday.

NJCAA DIVISION I MEN'S QUARTERFINALS:

Louisburg (N.C.) (14-1-1) vs. Schoolcraft (Mich.) (15-6-0)
Barton County (Kan.) (14-4-4) vs. Mercer County (N.J.) (15-1-0)
San Jacinto-South (Texas) (13-4-2) vs. Yavapai (Ariz.) (19-2-1)
Dean (Mass.) (13-6-1) vs. Iowa Central (15-2-3)