West Florida Replaces Florida Southern as Top Team
NEW YORK, NY—The second Golf World/Nike Golf Division II Coaches’ Poll has been released, combining the resources of Golf World magazine, Nike Golf and the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA). The complete results, including results from Divisions I, III and the NAIA, will appear in the March 16 issue of Golf World and can be viewed online now at www.golfworld.com/menspoll.
West Florida, number seven in the previous poll, has claimed the top spot from Florida Southern after dominating the field at last week’s 57th Southern California Intercollegiate, winning by 27 shots. All five starters finished in the top 11 individually, led by senior Leonardo Di Marino’s second place showing. The Argonauts’ next event is next week’s Southeastern Collegiate in Georgia.
Rounding out the top five are: Florida Southern (No.2); Barry (No.3); Columbus State (No.4); St. Edward’s (No.5).
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GOLF WORLD/NIKE GOLF COACHES’ POLL
Men’s Division II
RANK TEAM POINTS LAST
1. West Florida (4) 256 7
2. Florida Southern (2) 244 1
3. Barry 239 4
4. Columbus State (3) 237 1
5. St. Edward’s 218 3
6. Georgia College (1) 183 16
7. CSU-Stanislaus 182 NR
8. Sonoma State 154 19
9. Armstrong Atlantic 151 NR
10. USC-Aiken 150 6
11. Nova Southeastern (1) 144 NR
12. CSU-San Bernardino 130 8
13. Lynn 124 T-11
14. Abilene Christian 120 5
15. Valdosta State 109 13
16. Presbyterian 96 20
17. Central Oklahoma 82 T-9
18. Eckerd 74 24
19. USC-Upstate 73 NR
20. Cameron 71 T-9
21. Grand Canyon 65 T-11
22. Chico State 58 18
23. Western Washington 56 15
24. Northern Kentucky 52 17
25. Florida Tech 42 NR
Washburn 42 14
Others receiving votes: North Alabama, 36; Notre Dame de Namur, 28; Rollins, 28; CSU-Monterey Bay, 15; Hawaii-Hilo, 13; Arkansas Tech, 11; Pfeiffer, 11; Lander, 10; Western New Mexico, 7; Northeastern State, 5; CU-Colorado Springs, 3; Belmont Abbey, 2; Coker, 2; Ferris State, 2; Clayton State, 1; Dallas Baptist, 1; UC San Diego, 1.
Contact:
Meg D’Incecco, 212-630-2491
meg.d’incecco@golfworld.com
Bret Hopman, 212-630-2490
bret.hopman@golfworld.com
