KANSAS CITY -- For the first time in school history, the Mid-America Christian University Evangels have appeared in the NAIA Top 25 coaches' poll for three consecutive weeks.  This week, the Evangels are ranked 22nd in the coaches' poll that was released last night (Jan. 21). 

The Evangels, under the direction of head coach Willie Holley in his 41st season, are 9-5 overall and ranked second in the Sooner Athletic Conference with a 5-3 conference mark. 

MACU has wins over a pair of NCAA D-II opponents this season, including Southwestern Oklahoma State University and Arkansas Tech University.  

The Evangels are set for a matchup tomorrow night (Jan. 22) at John Brown University at 8 p.m in Siloam Springs, Ark.