LILBURN, Ga. (Feb. 10) – Central Oklahoma moved up one spot in the weekly USA TODAY/ESPN Division II Coaches' Poll that was released Tuesday.
The Bronchos swept a home-and-home series with Northeastern State last week to stretch their winning streak to eight straight and came in 13th in the rankings with 353 points. UCO, 18-3 on the year, has been in the top-25 poll every week this season.
Alaska-Anchorage topped the poll, followed by Fort Lewis and Minnesota State-Mankato. West Texas A&M is the only other Lone Star Conference team in the rankings, coming in seventh.
The Bronchos, who lead the LSC North Division at 8-0, return to action Wednesday with a 6 p.m. league contest against East Central at Hamilton Field House.
USA TODAY/ESPN Division II Coaches' Poll
1. Alaska-Anchorage
2. Fort Lewis (Colo.)
3. Minnesota State-Mankato
4. Northern Kentucky
5. Hillsdale (Mich.)
6. California (Pa.)
7. West Texas A&M
8. Emporia State (Kan.)
9. Washburn (Kan.)
10. UC-San Diego
11. Indiana (Pa.)
12. Michigan Tech
13. Central Oklahoma
14. Tusculum (Tenn.)
15. Francis Marion (S.C.)
16. St. Mary's (Texas)
17. Seattle Pacific (Wash.)
18. District of Columbia
19. Quincy (Ill.)
20. Stonehill (Mass.)
21. Rollins (Fla.)
22. Minnesota State-Moorhead
23. Lenoir-Rhyne (N.C.)
24. Clayton State (Ga.)
25. Franklin Pierce (N.H.)