NORMAN, Okla. – Chico State claimed 11 first-place votes to become the top-ranked team in the Bushnell Golfweek Division II Coaches Poll. The Wildcats rise to the top of the poll snapped Nova Southeastern’s streak of nine straight rankings at No. 1.

Nova Southeastern tallied one first-place vote in its drop to second. Third-ranked Saint Leo moved up eight spots and claimed the five remaining first-place votes. Barry fell a spot to fourth while fifth-ranked West Florida moved up from No. 10. Florida Southern check in at No. 6 and is followed by USC Aiken, CSU Monterey Bay, Lynn and Central Missouri.

Carson-Newman (#20) and California Baptist (T22) debuted in the top 25 while Indianapolis returned to the ranking.

Dixie State, Georgia College and Limestone dropped out of the top 25.

Bushnell Golfweek Division II Coaches Poll - Oct. 23

Dropped from Ranking: Dixie State (#22), Georgia College (#23), Limestone (#24)

Others Receiving Votes: Lincoln Memorial, 41; Limestone, 38; Georgia College, 35; Ferris State, 28; Sonoma State, 27; CSU San Marcos, 24; Rollins, 22; Northern Michigan, 21; Western Washington, 20; CSU East Bay, 19; Lewis, 18; St. Thomas Aquinas, 18; Delta State, 17; Northwood (MI), 16; Grand Valley State, 14; Valdosta State, 13; Lander, 12; Lincoln, 12; St. Mary’s (TX), 11; Tiffin, 9; Southwestern Oklahoma State, 8; Colorado Christian, 6; Henderson State, 6; CSU San Bernardino, 5; Erskine, 5; Lindenwood, 4; St. Edward’s, 4; Dixie State, 3; Armstrong State, 2; CSU Stanislaus, 2; Clayton State, 2; Colorado School of Mines, 1; Mercyhurst, 1