NORMAN, Okla. – Central Missouri men's golf closed out the fall season ranked No. 13 in the final 2025-26 Bushnell/Golfweek Division II Coaches Poll, announced Thursday by the Golf Coaches Association of America.

The Mules earned 183 points and climbed into the national rankings after a strong finish to the fall slate, which included multiple top-five team performances. UCM was one of four MIAA programs to receive recognition in the final poll.

Lee University claimed the top spot for the first time since 2022 after capturing two tournament titles, including the Fripp Island to Bermuda Invite, where Drew Zielinski's win earned him a historic PGA TOUR exemption into the Butterfield Bermuda Championship. The Flames received five first-place votes and 405 points.

Grand Valley State (seven first-place votes), West Florida (three), Central Oklahoma, and Florida Southern rounded out the top five. Other MIAA programs in the poll included Central Oklahoma (No. 4) and Washburn, which received votes.

The Bushnell/Golfweek Division II Coaches Poll will resume in early 2026 following the start spring season.