KANSAS CITY, Mo.  – After losing a pair of games over the holiday break, the University of Arkansas at Monticello men’s basketball team dropped to No. 14 in the latest NABC/Division II Top 25 Poll.
 
The Weevils fell to St. Edward’s 79-59 on December 29, followed by a 72-69 loss to Texas A&M-Commerce one day later to force the team out of the top 10. The Weevils were able to stay in the top 15 by securing a 71-62 win over Montevallo at home this past Saturday. The poll does not reflect Monday’s 88-48 win over Ecclesia College.
 
The Weevils still remain the highest ranked team among Gulf South Conference schools. Arkansas Tech is the next highest at No. 17, followed by Valdosta State at No. 18.
 
The Weevils defend and hope to improve their No. 14 ranking this Saturday, when the team hosts Christian Brothers in the GSC season opener. Tip-off is set for 4 p.m. at Steelman Fieldhouse. Fans in southeast Arkansas can catch the action on the radio at KHBM-FM, 93.7. That broadcast can also be heard worldwide over the Internet at uamsports.com.

NABC/Division II Top 25 Poll (January 6, 2009)
1. Findlay (10-0)
2. Southwest Baptist (11-0)
3. LIU-C.W. Post (9-0)
4. Central Oklahoma (11-2)
5. Bellarmine (12-0)
6. Minnesota State (13-2)
7. Gannon (9-1)
8. Southern Indiana (14-2)
9. BYU-Hawaii (6-1)
10. Augusta State (7-2)
11. South Carolina Aiken (7-2)
12. Missouri Southern (14-1)
13. Saint Martin's (12-2)
14. Arkansas-Monticello (10-2)
15. Grand Valley State (8-2)
16. Clayton State (9-0)
17. Arkansas Tech (10-2)
18. Valdosta State (12-2)
19. Northern Kentucky (9-3)
20. Kentucky Wesleyan (9-2)
21. Mercyhurst (11-0)
22. Northern State (11-2)
23. Catawba (9-3)
24. St. Cloud State (10-2)
25. Benedict (5-1)