Another climb for Gold Rush — No. 15 in NAIA coaches poll

NEW ORLEANS — Xavier University of Louisiana climbed seven notches to No. 15 Wednesday in this week’s NAIA men’s basketball coaches poll.

The Gold Rush are 7-1 and have a current win streak of six.

This is XULA’s highest ranking in this sport since March 11, 2020, when the Gold Rush were 10th.

XULA completed semester exams Wednesday. Next game for the Gold Rush will tip off at 7 p.m. Jan. 4 against Fort Lauderdale at the Convocation Center. The next coaches poll will be announced Jan. 12.