Oklahoma Christian Remains Unanimous Number One
NEW YORK, NY—The fourth Golf World/Nike Golf NAIA 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, II and III, will appear in the April 6 issue of Golf World and can be viewed online now at www.golfworld.com/menspoll.
Oklahoma Christian is again the unanimous number one team, earning all seven first-place votes. The Eagles last played in a Division I event, finishing ninth at the Diet Pepsi Shocker Classic. Prior to that, they won the Sleep Inn & Suites Classic.
Rounding out the top five are: Oklahoma City (No.2); Wayland Baptist (No.3); Johnson & Wales (T-No.4); Point Loma Nazarene (T-No.4).
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GOLF WORLD/NIKE GOLF COACHES’ POLL
Men’s NAIA
RANK TEAM POINTS LAST
1. Oklahoma Christian (7) 175 1
2. Oklahoma City 168 2
3. Wayland Baptist 156 4
4. Johnson & Wales 145 T-6
Point Loma Nazarene 145 5
6. British Columbia 140 3
7. Lee 135 T-6
8. St. Ambrose 127 8
9. Northwood (Texas) 115 T-11 10. Texas Wesleyan 110 9
11. Malone 109 10
12. Berry 99 T-11
13. CSU-San Marcos 97 13
14. SCAD 87 21
15. Lindenwood 57 17
16. Bethel 52 14
17. Victoria 45 23
18. Webber International 43 18
19. Holy Names 38 16
20. Tiffin 36 NR
21. Mobile 35 NR
22. Marian 34 T-19
23. Lindsey Wilson 33 NR
24. Embry-Riddle 26 22
25. Concordia (Calif.) 10 T-19
Shorter 10 NR
Others receiving votes: Indiana Wesleyan, 9; Lewis-Clarke State, 9; Thomas, 9; Grand View, 7; California Baptist, 5; Missouri Baptist, 4; Southwestern, 4; Midland Lutheran, 1.
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