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Lynn University remains atop Bushnell Golfweek Coaches Poll

NORMAN, Okla. — Lynn University received 11 first-place votes in the opening Bushnell Golfweek Coaches Poll, to remain ranked No. 1 in the country.

Florida Southern ranks second after earning two first-place votes, followed by third-ranked West Florida, who tallied three first place votes, while Barry is ranked fourth with three first-place votes. Georgia Southwestern State joined the poll for the first time this season, earning one first-place vote.

Saint Leo, Oklahoma Christian, Georgia Southwestern State, Simon Fraser, St. Mary’s (TX), and USC Aiken round out the top 10.

Georgia Southwestern State (#7), Simon Fraser (#8), Lander (#15), Lee (#17), St. Edwards (#20) joined the poll for the first time, while Carson-Newman, Grand Valley State, Newberry, and Sonoma State all fell from the rankings.

 

Rank University (First Place Votes) Points Previous Rank  
1 Lynn (11) 467 1  
2 Florida Southern (2) 452 4  
3 West Florida (3) 412 3  
4 Barry (3) 344 2  
5 Saint Leo 292 12  
6 Oklahoma Christian 232 15  
7 Georgia Southwestern State (1) 229 NR  
8 Simon Fraser 226 NR  
9 St. Marys (TX) 211 10  
10 South Carolina-Aiken 206 19  
11 Chico State 200 7  
12 Florida Tech 198 8  
13 Nova Southeastern 181 6  
14 Lincoln Memorial 179 5  
15 Lander 166 NR  
16 Arkansas Tech 164 14  
17 Lee 159 NR  
18 Cal State-Monterey Bay 151 13  
19 Missouri - St. Louis 150 11  
20 St. Edwards 129 NR  
21 Dixie State 125 22  
22 Limestone 122 16  
23 Western Washington 121 9  
24 Columbus State 117 21  
T-25 Rollins 97 20  
T-25 Young Harris 97 17  
         
Dropped From Ranking:  Carson-Newman (#18); Grand Valley State (#24); Newberry (#25); Sonoma State (#23)      
         
Others Receiving Votes: Valdosta State, 95; Flagler, 87; Central Missouri, 70; Concordia (OR), 70; Carson-Newman, 69; Findlay, 69; Wayne State (MI), 59; Sonoma State, 54; Midwestern State, 48; Newberry, 39; Lindenwood, 34; Delta State, 32; Mount Olive, 32; Colorado School of Mines, 26; Barton, 23; Belmont Abbey, 22; Clayton State, 21; Washburn, 21; Grand Valley State, 20; Winona State, 20; Southern Arkansas, 17; Stanislaus State, 17; Southern Wesleyan, 15; Henderson State, 13; Northeastern State, 13; Indianapolis, 12; Western New Mexico, 12; King, 11; Wingate, 9; Central Oklahoma, 8; Coker, 8; Queens Univ. of Charlotte, 8; Ferris State, 5; Le Moyne, 4; Cal State-San Marcos, 3; St. Thomas Aquinas, 3; Southern New Hampshire, 2;  Trevecca Nazarene, 2.