KANSAS CITY, Mo. – As the dust settles on an exhilarating season, the final week of the 2024-25 NAIA Women’s Golf Coaches’ Top 25 Rating brings both excitement and stability, with no new teams entering the rankings but plenty of movement among the leaders.
Top Contenders Hold Strong
The stage is set, and the competition remains fierce! **British Columbia** reigns supreme, maintaining its **No. 1** position with a stunning **13 first-place votes**—a feat they’ve accomplished in every spring installment of the rankings. Following closely behind is **Keiser University**, securing the **No. 2** spot with the remaining **three first-place votes**. Rounding out the top four are **SCAD Savannah (Ga.)** at No. 3 and **Dalton State (Ga.)** at No. 4, representing the best of collegiate women’s golf.
Shifts in the Rankings
In an exciting twist, **Oklahoma City** has moved up to the **No. 5** position—an upward shift that reflects their impressive performance this season. Meanwhile, **William Carey (Mississippi)** made waves by jumping into the top 10, rising from **No. 15 to No. 10**, marking them as one of the standout teams of the ratings.
The Road to the Championship
With the **2025 NAIA Women’s Golf National Championship** approaching, the final ratings not only highlight the best teams but also announce the qualifiers for this prestigious event. Scheduled to unfold from **May 13 to 16** at **Eagle Crest Golf Club** in **Ypsilanti, Mich.**, excitement is in the air! For full details, check out the official announcement on the [NAIA website](http://naia.prestosports.com/x/cj9nv).
Understanding the Rating Process
The ratings are carefully curated by a dedicated panel of head coaches representing each NAIA Women’s Golf conference. Here’s how the ranking process unfolds:
- A team earns **30 points for each first-place vote**, gradually decreasing to 1 point for the last place on the ballot.
- Each team’s highest and lowest ratings are discarded to ensure fairness, helping to normalize the rankings.
- Every team receives **one additional point for each ballot they appear on**, ensuring their overall effort is recognized.
- Only teams that achieve more than one point in the ballots qualify as “receiving votes.”
Final Rankings Breakdown
| Rank | Last Rank | Institution [First-Place Votes] | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | British Columbia [13] | 434 |
| 2 | 2 | Keiser [3] | 424 |
| 3 | 3 | SCAD Savannah (Ga.) | 408 |
| 4 | 4 | Dalton State (Ga.) | 390 |
| 5 | 6 | Oklahoma City | 377 |
| 10 | 15 | William Carey (Miss.) | 308 |
Ongoing Competition
Receiving Votes: Teams like **Park (Mo.)** (85 points), **Lewis-Clark State (Idaho)** (74), and **William Penn (Iowa)** (47) also showcased their potential, adding depth to the competitive landscape. With these rankings, the anticipation for the national championship continues to grow!
As we gear up for the final showdown of the season, stay tuned as these top-tier teams battle for glory. Will British Columbia maintain their dominance, or will another powerhouse emerge victorious? Let the games begin!
