#2 Statesmen Receive First First-Place Vote in School History
William Penn University Athletics
Oskaloosa–The William Penn men’s basketball unfortunately did not make history as the new #1 Tuesday afternoon, but an unprecedented achievement was still procured as the sixth NAIA Division II men’s basketball poll was released.
The Statesmen (21-1, 5-0 MCC) remained second in the nation, but courtesy of a top-ten win, picked up its first first-place vote in program history. William Penn, who received 332 points, earned the one extra point courtesy of its 92-87 win over then #7 and now #9 Mount Mercy last Saturday.
Eastern Oregon again sits atop the division with 343 points and the other 12 first-place votes. Indiana Wesleyan, St. Thomas (Fla.), and Cardinal Stritch (Wis.) round out the top five.
William Penn returns to action Wednesday to host Grand View in MCC action at 7:30 p.m.
NAIA Division II Men’s Basketball Rating #6 – January 22, 2013
(Number in parentheses is first-place votes)
1. Eastern Oregon (12)
2. William Penn (1)
3. Indiana Wesleyan
4. St. Thomas (Fla.)
5. Cardinal Stritch (Wis.)
6. Warner Pacific (Ore.)
7. Northwood (Fla.)
8. Northwestern
9. Mount Mercy
10. Davenport (Mich.)
11. Indiana-Southeast
12. Doane (Neb.)
12. Bethel (Ind.)
14. Rochester (Mich.)
15. Northwest (Wash.)
16. Saint Xavier (Ill.)
17. Madonna (Mich.)
18. Dordt
19. Ave Maria (Fla.)
20. Grace (Ind.)
21. Embry-Riddle (Fla.
22. York (Neb.)
23. St. Mary (Kan.)
24. Valley City State (N.D.)
25. Hastings (Neb.)
Others receiving votes: Oklahoma Wesleyan 48; Cal Maritime 43; Cornerstone (Mich.) 38; Southern Oregon 33; Tennessee Wesleyan 27; Bellevue (Neb.) 26; Taylor (Ind.) 19; Briar Cliff 7; Dakota State (S.D.) 5; Indiana East 3.
