KANSAS CITY, Mo.  – The University of Arkansas at Monticello men’s basketball team has been ranked the fifth best team in the nation in the latest National Association of Basketball Coaches Division II Top 25 Poll.

The Weevils (9-0) moved up three spots from No. 8 in last week’s poll after having an idle week.

UAM still leads all schools in the Gulf South Conference. The only other league schools in this week’s poll are Arkansas Tech at No. 20 and Valdosta State (Ga.) tied for No. 25. Christian Brothers (Tenn.) received 13 votes, followed by Harding with three and Ouachita Baptist (Ark.) with two.

The Weevils look to keep their perfect record intact with two contests in the Hilltopper Holiday Classic hosted by St. Edwards (Texas) on December 29-30 in Austin, Texas. The team plays St. Edwards on the 29^th, followed by a contest against Texas A&M-Commerce on the 30^th.