Lancers Break Into NAIA Poll KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Under the direction of first year head coach Scott Moore, Grace’s men’s basketball team has earned a spot in the NAIA Top 25 Coaches’ Poll.
Grace was voted No. 18 in the latest poll after an 13-6 start (5-2 Crossroads League) to the season. The ranking marks the Lancers first appearance in the NAIA poll in nearly four years, having last been ranked on Feb. 9, 2016.
The Lancers have been battle-tested this season having faced five teams that were included in the latest poll.
Grace is one of seven Crossroads League teams in the poll. Joining the Lancers is No. 2 Indiana Wesleyan, No. 6 Mt. Vernon, No. 8 Marian, No. 11 Bethel and No. 21 St. Francis. Spring Arbor is also receiving votes.
The Lancers will be on the road Saturday when they take on No. 6 Mt. Vernon at 3 p.m.
