Kansas City, Mo. -- The Mid-America Christian University Evangels slipped three spots to No. 21 in this week's NAIA Top 25 Coaches' Poll, the organization released today (Jan. 14).  

Last week, the Evangels notched their highest-ever ranking of No. 18 since joining the NAIA in 2007.  

Also, the Lady Evangels once again received votes (six) in this week's poll after finishing as the vote top-getter last week. 

Overall, the Sooner Athletic Conference had four schools in the rankings, led by Southwestern Assemblies of God University in the second spot. St. Gregory's University moved up one place to No. 11 and Wayland Baptist entered the poll at No. 24 for their first ranking since 2008.  

The Lady Evangels (10-5, 4-2 SAC) and Evangels (8-4, 4-2 SAC) will both return home to host a doubleheader against Southwestern Christian University on Thursday night (Jan. 16) at 6 & 8 p.m. inside the Gaulke Activity Center.