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Seattle Pacific Men Return to National Top 25
February 20, 2007

SEATTLE (Feb. 20) Seattle Pacific University is back in the national rankings for NCAA Division II men's basketball, landing at No. 25 this week.

The Falcons (16-8), who had been 22nd two weeks ago, reclaimed a spot after beating Saint Martin's on the road to recapture first pace in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference.

Two unbeatensdefending NCAA champion Winona State (Minn.) and Bentley (Mass.)are at Nos. 1 and 2 in the NABC coaches poll.

Seattle Pacific plays its final two home games this week, against Alaska Fairbanks Thursday (Feb. 22) and Alaska Anchorage Saturday (Feb. 24) at Brougham Pavilion.

Institution - First Place Votes	Points	Record	Last Week
1. Winona State (MN) Warriors (8)	200	25-0	1
2. Bentley (MA) Falcons	192	25-0	2
3. Findlay (OH) Oilers	184	24-1	3
4. Southeastern Oklahoma Savage Storm	169	22-2	5
5. Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles	164	25-3	6
6. Humboldt State (CA) Lumberjacks	157	20-3	7
7. Central Missouri State Mules	150	22-2	8
8. Augusta State (GA) Jaguars	141	22-3	10t
9. Metropolitan State (CO) Roadrunners	139	22-3	4
10. Grand Valley State (MI) Lakers	124	22-3	10t
11. Minnesota State-Mankato Mavericks	121	23-3	12
12. West Liberty State (WV) Hilltoppers	100	22-3	9
13. Virginia Union Panthers	99	17-4	16
14. Benedict (SC) Tigers	97	22-2	17
15. Northwest Missouri State Bearcats	87	20-5	18
16. Cal State-San Bernardino Coyotes	80	18-5	20
17. Millersville (PA) Marauders	58	20-4	14
18. Montevallo (AL) Falcons	57	20-5	22
19. Cal Poly Pomona Broncos	40	17-6	24
20. Henderson State (AR) Reddies	38	18-6	15
21. Barton (NC) Bulldogs	37	19-5	23
22. Clayton State (GA) Lakers	34	20-5	13
23. Emporia State (KS) Hornets	29	20-4	19
24. Nebraska-Kearney Lopers	23	21-4	NR
25. Seattle Pacific (WA) Falcons	20	16-8	NR