Women's Swimming & Diving Coaches' Poll - No. 2

By Travis Rae, Communications and Sports Information Intern

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Oklahoma Baptist collected four first-place votes and tallied 28 points to capture the No. 1 ranking in the second edition of the 2012-13 NAIA Women's Swimming & Diving Coaches' Poll, the national office announced Tuesday. This is the Bison's first No. 1 rating of all-time.

The Bison climb to the top of the poll

January 29, 2013

Oklahoma Baptist claim the top times in eight different categories including: 50-meter freestyle, 100-meter freestyle, 1-meter six-dives, 3-meters six-dives, 200-meter freestyle relay, 200-meter medley relay, 400-meter freestyle relay and 400-meter medley relay.

Receiving the last first-place vote and coming in at No. 2 is SCAD Savannah (Ga.), as it collected 22 points. Falling from No. 1 to No. 3 is Cumberlands (Ky.) tallying 15 points. No. 4 Concordia (Calif.) and No. 5 Brenau (Ga.) round out the rankings with seven and five points, respectively.

This is the first time Brenau swimming program has been officially ranked in the NAIA Coaches Poll.

"I'm so proud" said Coach Bachman. "It's hard to believe that only two years ago Brenau was placed 14th. Today's ranking honors our athlete's commitment and dedication towards reaching new heights and creating a tradition of excellence. Go Tigers!"

The poll was voted upon by a panel of head coaches from the NAIA Swimming & Diving Coaches Association. The final poll will be released on Feb. 22.

2012-13 NAIA Women's Swimming & Diving Coaches' Poll - No. 2

Others receiving votes: Olivet Nazarene (Ill.) 2.