FORT SMITH, Ark. – University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Men's Golf was selected fifth in the MIAA Men's Golf Preseason Coaches Poll, the league announced.

The Lions totaled 44 points in the poll and return six players from last season's NCAA II Central Regional squad and welcome three newcomers. UAFS finished sixth at last season's MIAA Championships and eighth at the regional.

Seniors Chandler Cooke and Braylon Mahanay return to lead the Lions after Cooke had a pair of top-10 finishes at the MIAA Championships and NCAA II Central Regional. Mahanay is the top returning scorer for the Lions after finishing second on the team with a 74.7 scoring average last season.

UAFS will play four tournaments this fall, starting with The Mule Tuesday and Wednesday at Mules National Golf Club in Warrensburg, Missouri.

2026-27 MIAA MEN'S GOLF

PRESEASON COACHES POLL

1. Central Oklahoma [5] – 77 points 

2. Washburn [3] – 71 points 

3. Central Missouri [2] – 69 points

4. Missouri Western – 51 points

5. Arkansas-Fort Smith – 44 points

6. Pittsburg State – 40 points

7. Missouri Southern – 33 points

8. Newman –  27 points

9. Northeastern State – 24 points

10. Rogers State – 14 points

[#] - First Place Votes