SEATTLE (Feb. 22) ­ For the second time in three weeks Seattle Pacific University has ascended to the top of the NCAA Division II West Region men's basketball rankings.

The Falcons overtook Western Washington after beating the Vikings, 90-86, last week at home.

There will be a ranking Mar. 1 prior to the NCAA seeding and selection announcements Mar. 5. Top seeds in each region will host the regional tournaments.

Seattle Pacific (20-4) plays its final three regular season games on the road, beginning Thursday night at Seattle University.

Six of the 10 ranked teams hail from the Great Northwest Athletic Conference.

West Region - 1. Seattle Pacific 20-4; 2. Western Washington 19-4; 3. Cal State Bakersfield 18-5; 4. Sonoma State 15-7; 5. Central Washington 13-10; 6. Chaminade 16-8; 7. Alaska Anchorage 17-10; 8. Humboldt State 14-8; 9. Alaska Fairbanks 15-9; 10. Seattle 13-10.