NEW YORK --- Tusculum College continues to be listed 23rd in the latest Golf World/National Golf Coaches Association Division II Women's Coaches' Poll announced officials.
The Pioneers are receiving 32 total points and are one of three South Atlantic Conference programs listed in the rankings.
The top three remain the same in the poll with Nova Southeastern, Florida Southern and St. Edward's holding down their previous positions. Lynn is fourth followed by Tarleton State, Barry, Grand Canyon, Northeastern State, Saint Leo and UNC Pembroke to comprise the top-10.
Grand Valley State is 11th, followed by Midwestern State, Newberry, Central Oklahoma, California (Pa.), Indianapolis, Western Washington, Augustana, Carson-Newman, Drury, Sonoma State, West Texas A&M, Tusculum, CSU-Monteray Bay and the Academy of Art.
Tusculum most recently finished fourth at the J. Ralph Hargett Memorial Intercollegiate in Charlotte as the Pioneers finished ahead of No. 10 UNC Pembroke and No. 19 Carson-Newman.
Tusculum will face Lincoln Memorial in a match play event this Saturday in Knoxville, Tenn. The Pioneers return to tournament play next Monday and Tuesday when they host the 15th annual Agnes McAmis Memorial at Link Hills Country Club.
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Golf World/NGCA Division II Women's Coaches'
Poll
Rk Team (1st Place Votes) Pts Prv
1. Nova Southeastern (9) 243 1
2. Florida Southern (1) 236 2
3. St. Edward's 226 3
4. Lynn 210 5
5. Tarleton State 205 4
6. Barry 195 6
7. Grand Canyon 172 11
8. Northeastern State 161 7
9. Saint Leo 159 9
10. UNC Pembroke 150 8
11. Grand Valley State 147 10
12. Midwestern State 115 12
13. Newberry 97 16
14. Central Oklahoma 91 20
15. California (Pa.) 86 13
16. Indianapolis 83 14
17. Western Washington 79 19
18. Augustana College 77 21
19. Carson-Newman 73 17
20. Drury 65 18
21. Sonoma State 63 15
22. West Texas A&M 49 NR
23. TUSCULUM 32 23
24. CSU-Monterey Bay 31 25
25. Academy of Art 28 NR
Others Receiving Votes: Flagler, 26; Newman,
26; Hawaii-Hilo, 19; Lander, 18; Ashland, 18; Dallas Baptist, 15;
Belmont Abbey, 11; Minn. State, 11; Missouri-St. Louis, 6; Lewis,
5; Texas A&M-Commerce, 5; Cameron, 4; Florida Tech, 4; West
Florida, 4; Gannon, 3; Western New Mexico, 2.
