NORMAN, Okla.  – University of Central Missouri Mules golf is ranked fifth in the Bushnell/Golfweek Division II Preseason Coaches Poll, the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) announced Friday, Aug. 27.

The Mules, who won both the MIAA and Central Regional Championships, and advanced to the NCAA-II National Quarterfinals, received 314 points and one first-place vote in the poll.

West Florida claimed the top spot in the poll with 397 points and four first-place votes, while, defending national champion Arkansas Tech was second with 385 points and 10 first-place votes. Last season's national runner-up Georgia Southwestern rounded out the top-three in third with 326 points.

Central Missouri was one of two MIAA men's golf teams ranked in the preseason poll, as Washburn tied for 25th. MIAA members Lincoln and Rogers State both received votes in the poll, respectively.

Mules golf opens the fall 2021 season on the road Sept. 12-14 at the Washburn Invitational in Topeka, Kan., at the Topeka Country Club.

Bushnell/Golfweek Division II Coaches' Poll - Preseason

Rank	University (1st Place Votes)	Points	NCAA Finish
1	West Florida (4)	397	Semifinals
2	Arkansas Tech (10)	385	Champion
3	Georgia Southwestern	326	Runner-up
4	Lynn	319	DNQ
5	Central Missouri (1)	314	Quarterfinals
6	Barry (1)	300	DNQ
7	Indianapolis	288	Semifinals
8	Lincoln Memorial	284	DNQ
9	Lee	283	Quarterfinals
10	South Carolina Aiken	264	DNQ
11	Saint Leo	220	DNQ
12	Columbus State	194	9
13	Oklahoma Christian	153	DNQ
14	Florida Southern	142	DNQ
15	Texas A&M-Commerce	141	Quarterfinals
16	Georgia College	138	DNQ
17	Nova Southeastern	133	DNQ
18	Henderson State	126	DNQ
19	North Georgia	106	DNQ
20	Limestone	101	DNQ
21	Young Harris	95	DNQ
22	CSU Pueblo	77	14
23	Clayton State	59	DNQ
24	Valdosta State	48	DNQ
T-25	Lander	46	DNQ
T-25	Washburn	46	12
Dropped From Ranking: None
Others Receiving Votes: Findlay, 36; Davis & Elkins, 31; Southwestern Oklahoma State, 31; Tampa, 27; Chico State, 25; Mount Olive, 25; Carson-Newman, 24; Delta State, 24; Florida Tech, 24; Lincoln (MO), 23; Grand Valley State, 20; Newberry, 19; Rollins, 18; Western Washington, 18; Colorado School of Mines, 17; Christian Brothers, 13; Simon Fraser, 13; Dallas Baptist, 12; North Greenville, 12; Flagler, 11; Rogers State, 11; Sonoma State, 10; St. Mary's (TX), 9; Missouri-St. Louis, 8; Virginia Union, 8; Harding, 7; Queens Univ. of Charlotte, 7; Saint Martins, 6; West Georgia, 4; CSU East Bay, 3; Fayetteville State, 2; Winona State, 2; Barton, 1; Holy Names, 1; IUP, 1; Wingate, 1.