Baylor acrobatics & tumbling will enter the 2018 season ranked No. 1 in the National Collegiate Acrobatics & Tumbling Association (NCATA) Preseason Coaches Poll, the organization announced Friday.
The Bears, who garnered the top spot for the third straight season, received 11 first place votes for a total of 283 points in the poll. BU has been chosen in the top two slots of the poll for four straight years.
Baylor begins the 2018 season with a home meet vs. Alderson-Broaddus on Feb. 4 at 1:30 p.m. For tickets, visit: http://www.baylorbears.com/tickets/. For updates on the program follow @BaylorAcroTumb on Twitter and Instagram and @BaylorAcrobaticsandTumbling on Facebook.
2018 NCATA Preseason Coaches Poll
Baylor 283 points (11 first place votes)
Oregon 277 points (6 first place votes)
Azuza Pacific 246 points
Quinnipiac 232 points
Hawaii Pacific 226 points
Gannon 200 points
Fairmont State 195 points
Alderson Broaddus 171 points
King 146 points
Converse 127 points
Concordia Wisconsin 109 points
Glenville State 104 points
WVWC 85 points
Adrian 78 points
West Liberty 45 points
Davis & Elkins 41 points
Georgetown 36 points