KANSAS CITY, Mo -- Riding a program-best six-game winning streak (since joining the NAIA), the Mid-America Christian University Evangels have jumped eight spots to No. 17 in the latest NAIA Top 25 Coaches' Poll, the organization released today (Jan. 27). 

The Evangels are 14-6 overall and in first place in the Sooner Athletic Conference with a 7-1 conference record.  

MACU is the second-highest SAC school in this week's poll, eight spots behind No. 9-ranked Wayland Baptist University.  The Evangels defeated WBU 83-64 in the first meeting this season and are two games in front of the Pioneers, who are tied for second in the league with St. Gregory's University at 5-3 in the conference.  

The Evangels will go for their seventh straight victory Thursday night (Jan. 29) at 8 p.m. against USAO inside the Gaulke Activity Center. 

Click HERE for the official release from the NAIA and the entire Top 25 poll.