Who is the New #1 Team in the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia?
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Jan 14th, 2022 by Keith Worrall
Modified Jan 14th, 2022 at 9:49 PM
University of Montevallo Takes Over #1 Spot in the Race for Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia
SAN ANTONIO, TX (January 14, 2022) – The Association of Collegiate Anglers has updated the standings for the 2021-22 Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia following a major college event last weekend. A MLF Southeastern Regional was contested on Friday, January 7th at the Harris Chain of Lakes in Florida. At this particular event, 1,000 points were awarded to the winner, with points being paid all the way down to 100th place. Following the conclusion of the tournament, the University of Montevallo has vaulted into 1st place, Auburn University gains valuable points but slides to 2nd, and Adrian College remains in 3rd after gaining no points in this update.
The highest finishing Montevallo team at the MLF Southeastern Regional was the pairing of Nicholas Dumke & Easton Fothergill. The duo weighed in a five bass limit for 22 pounds 1 ounce to finish the event in 4th place out of 189 teams. That 4th place finish netted Montevallo a total of 970 points, and boosted the school’s season points total to 8,395. This marks the first time this season in which Montevallo has been ranked number one in the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia.
Being in 1st place for the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia to start the new year is a familiar place for the University of Montevallo. Just last season at this same time, Montevallo was in 1st place with 8,695 points and leading 2nd ranked Adrian College by 915 points. In the 2021-22 race currently, Montevallo has earned 300 less points compared to last season’s campaign. Also, of note, the defending School of the Year winner leads second ranked Auburn University, at this time, by a mere 75 points.
Here is a look at several teams that moved up in the rankings following the vent at the Harris Chain of Lakes:
6) Carson-Newman University – Previously Ranked 7th
9) University of North Alabama – Previously Ranked 15th
12) Emmanuel College – Previously Ranked 17th
13) Blue Mountain College – Previously Ranked 16th
20) Lander University – Previously Ranked 27th
25) Clemson University – Previously Ranked 40th