KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Following solid performances at the season-opening Mid-States Championships in Wichita last weekend, Ottawa's bowling teams each debuted at the highest spot in program history in the first edition of the NAIA Ratings and Percentage Index released today by the National Office. The men's squad debuted at no. 4, while the women's team claimed the top overall spot, ousting fellow undefeated teams Missouri Baptist University and Savannah College of Art and Design as well as KCAC foe Avila University.

"These polls are always fun to look at," said head coach Geoff Poston. "These rankings (NAIA RPI) are a testament to all the kids and staff in our program. We have a lot of room to improve and there is a long way to go. We just need to continue to get better and give ourselves a chance at the end of the season."

The Ottawa men's team finished the Mid-States Championships with a calculated win/loss record of 8-1, ranking ahead of eight NAIA schools after traditional and Baker play and behind only Baker University in the tournament. The two teams between Baker and Ottawa in the men's RPI - Spring Arbor University and SCAD - have both bowled in more events on the year.

Ottawa's women posted a 14-0 calculated record in the Mid-States Championships, but you have to go to the 15th spot in the initial RPI to find a team that has faced a significantly tougher slate of opponents than the Braves, Union Commonwealth University has an opponent's winning percentage of .60326 to OU's .57738.

Both teams are set to continue in action this weekend, heading to Gage Bowl in Topeka, Kan., for the Jayhawk Collegiate Classic.

Men's RPI
Women's RPI