MARION, Ind. -- Indiana Wesleyan University golf opens the spring season as the No. 17-ranked program in the NAIA.

The first NAIA Men's Golf Coaches' Top-25 Poll showcases the Wildcats at No. 17 and as the lone representative of the Mid-Central College Conference in the Top-25. Marian (Ind.) University received votes but sits outside the rankings.

Indiana Wesleyan had a strong showing during the fall season with three first place finishes in six tournaments. IWU completed the first half of their season with an impressive third place showing in the competitive NAIA Preview Invitational at the TPC at Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois.

Oklahoma Christian University received seven of the 18 first place votes for 536 points and the top spot in the poll. Savannah (Ga.) College or Art and Design earned six first place votes and 533 points for second place and Holy Names (Calif.) University received the other five first place votes and is third with 511 points. Indiana Wesleyan gained 262 points in the ranking.

The Golf Coaches Association of America NIKE/Golf World poll has the Wildcats ranked No. 15. That poll will appear in Golf World and Golf Week magazine later this month.

Indiana Wesleyan opens the spring season on March 25-26 at the Southeastern Kentucky Invitational at Crooked Creek Golf Club in London, Kentucky.

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