SAU Athletics
Jacob Pumphrey, Director of Sports Information
WACO, Texas – After losing their first game of the season this past Saturday to Southeast Oklahoma State in Durant, Okla., the Muleriders dropped seven spots in this week’s AFCA Coaches’ Division II poll and are now ranked 22nd in the nation.
The Muleriders (6-1, 6-1 GAC) received 136 votes this week following a 21-0 loss to the Storm, and welcome East Central University (2-5, 2-5 GAC) to Wilkins Stadium this Saturday for Homecoming. The Muleriders, who currently sit second in the GAC, have won the past three meetings against the Tigers, beating them 35-28 last season in Oklahoma.