(NEW YORK, NY)— The latest Golf World/Nike Golf NJCAA Division I College Coaches’ Poll of the Spring 2014 season 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, III, NAIA and NJCAA Division II will appear in the March 31, 2014 issue of Golf World. McLennan claimed the No. 1 spot in the Golf World/Nike Golf men's NJCAA Division I college coaches' poll.
The Highlanders captured the NJCAA District 2 Preview title earlier this month, as well as a victory at the Jacksonville Invitational.
Odessa, the previous top-ranked team, dropped to the second spot while claiming two first-place votes.
Two new teams entered the top-ten - Iowa Western (#8) and Western Texas (#10).
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NJCAA Division I - March 26, 2014
Rank | University (First Place Votes) | Points | Previous Rank |
1 | McLennan (4) | 63 | 2 |
2 | Odessa (2) | 61 | 1 |
3 | Faulkner State (1) | 53 | 5 |
4 | Midland | 46 | 4 |
5 | Indian Hills | 44 | 3 |
6 | Eastern Florida State | 35 | 6 |
7 | Central Alabama | 19 | 8 |
8 | Iowa Western | 17 | NR |
9 | Wallace State | 11 | 7 |
10 | Western Texas | 9 | NR |
Dropped From Ranking: Dodge City (#9), Scottsdale CC (#10) | |||
Others Receiving Votes: Scottsdale CC, 8; Hutchinson, 6; North Idaho, 5; Darton, 3; Dodge City, 3; Ranger, 2. |