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American Standings
| TEAM | W | L | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida | 87.5 | 3 | 9 | 25 |
| Tulsa | 85.1 | - | 8 | 30 |
| Wichita State | 78.1 | 5 | 12 | 24 |
| UAB | 79.2 | 7 | 12 | 20 |
| North Texas | 70.9 | 8.5 | 14 | 19 |
| Florida Atlant.. | 78.7 | 9.5 | 15 | 18 |
| Charlotte | 73.3 | 11 | 17 | 17 |
| Tulane | 72.4 | 9.5 | 15 | 18 |
| Temple | 73.9 | 11 | 16 | 16 |
| Memphis | 75.2 | 14 | 19 | 13 |
| Rice | 73.9 | 13.5 | 18 | 13 |
| East Carolina | 71.5 | 15.5 | 20 | 11 |
| UTSA | 69.5 | 21 | 25 | 5 |