Daytona Beach, Fla. -- The Mid-America Christian University Men's and Women's Basketball Season Previews each earned Top 10 recognition at NAIA-SIDA Convention in the Dr. W. Jack Bell Writing Season Preview/Review contest in Daytona Beach, Fla.

The Men's Basketball preview finished in a tie for second nationally, representing the highest finish ever for MACU in a writing contest at the Convention.  The Women's Basketball preview also came in ninth in the contest.

Both previews were penned by MACU Sports Information Director Levi Convirs.

"We are very grateful and honored to have our season previews recognized at the NAIA-SIDA Convention," Convirs said.  "Our coaches have always done a superb job of providing meaningful quotes and good information on their programs to keep our fans informed throughout the season.  This has been a good year for us as we continue to make progress in putting MACU on the map at the national level."

"We are very excited to receive this recognition in the Dr. W Jack Bell Season Preview/Review category," MACU Athletic Director Craig Ruiz said.  "Our sports information department, led by Levi Convirs has spent countless hours making sure that MACU is presented in a way that reflects the excellence in our programs and the mission of our school! We are extremely proud of Levi and his devotion to our athletes and institution!"