KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello men’s basketball team jumped three spots to No. 16 in the latest NABC Division II Coaches Poll, released Tuesday.
 
UAM moves back on top of all other Gulf South Conference teams as Christian Brothers fell to No. 17 and Arkansas Tech fell to No. 22. The team also extends its streak to eight consecutive weeks being ranked in the NABC Top 25 Poll.
 
The Weevils improved its ranking, going undefeated over the past week and extending their winning streak to four straight wins. The team first knocked off Henderson State at home by a final score of 64-50, followed by a come-from-behind 63-59 win over Harding on the road two days later. The win over Harding gave UAM head coach Mike Newell a 107-106 coaching record at UAM, moving him above .500. at UAM.
 
UAM now prepares for a Top 25 showdown with No. 22 Arkansas Tech set for this Thursday, January 29 in Monticello at Steelman Fieldhouse. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m.