eight champions that are not currently part of the P5 cartel:
- 2016 - Coastal Carolina
- 2008 - Fresno State
- 2004 - Cal State Fullerton
- 2003 - Rice
- 1995 - Cal State Fullerton
- 1992 - Pepperdine
- 1989 - Wichita State
- 1984 - Cal State Fullerton
It has clearly become increasingly uncommon: only one in the past 13 years.