KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Mid-America Christian University Evangels moved up three spots to No. 14 in the latest NAIA Top 25 Coaches' Poll, tying their highest ranking in school history.  The Evangels were also ranked No. 14 nearly a year ago to the day last season (Feb. 4).  

The Evangels have won seven of their last eight games to surge to a two-game lead in the Sooner Athletic Conference with an 8-2 league record along with a 15-7 overall mark. 

It's already been a historic season for the Evangels, with head coach Willie Holley becoming just the 18th coach in college basketball history to reach 800 career victories. 

The Evangels will next be at home for two straight games, beginning on Thursday night (Feb. 5) against Oklahoma City University at 8 p.m. inside the Gaulke Activity Center. 

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