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SPU Rises Again, to No. 8 in Basketball Poll
January 21, 2002

SEATTLE (Jan. 21) -- For the third week in a row, Seattle Pacific University not only remains among the top 10 men's basketball teams in NCAA Division II but it improved its ranking.

The Falcons, after winning their 15th straight game, are now No. 8 with a record of 15-1. They also hold a slim one-game lead in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference standings at 7-0.

That lead and ranking may be in jeopardy Thursday night when SPU visits No. 10 Humboldt State (6-1, 15-1) in Arcata, Ca. It is the only game between top-10 teams in Division II this week.

Cal State San Bernardino moved to No. 1 in the Division II Bulletin's new ratings. The Coyotes (15-0) are one of two remaining undefeated teams.

1. Cal State San Bernardino 15-0
2. Kentucky Wesleyan 16-1
3. Northeastern State, Ok. 15-1
4. Charleston , WV 14-1
5. Northwest Missouri 15-0
6. Tampa 14-1
7. Adelphi , NY 14-1
8. Seattle Pacific 15-1
9. Henderson State, Ar. 13-2
10. Humboldt State, Ca. 15-1
11. Gannon, Pa. 16-1
12. Washburn, Ks. 12-3
13. Missouri Southern 12-3
14. Assumption, Ma. 15-1
15. Salem International , WV 13-2
16. Valdosta State, Ga. 14-2
17. Shaw, NC 13-2
18. Michigan Tech 14-2
19. South Dakota State 14-3
20. Delta State, Ms. 10-3
21. Indiana, Pa. 14-1
22. St. Cloud State , Mn. 14-3
23. Catawba, NC 14-2
24. Belmont Abbey, NC 11-2
25. Findlay, Oh. 15-2


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