University of Montevallo remains in 2^nd, Bethel University holds steady in 3^rd

SAN ANTONIO, TX (February 6, 2025) – The Association of Collegiate Anglers releases the latest points update for the 2024-25 Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia. College fishing’s only all-encompassing National Rankings system, this year’s race is just past the halfway point as teams compete in national, regional, and local events nationwide to earn valuable points before the conclusion of the season at the end of May. This points update is highlighted by event results for each of the first two Bassmaster College Series tournaments in 2025.

Carson-Newman University places two teams in the Top 10 at Lake Okeechobee to maintain its number one overall ranking. The University of Montevallo’s top two teams were in 13^th at Lake Okeechobee, keeping them in 2^nd place. Bethel University earns points at both major events, and holds onto to their 3^rd place ranking.

Carson-Newman University entered the first events of 2025 in 1^st place, with a lead of 1,165 points over 2^nd ranked Montevallo. Following competition at Lake Okeechobee, Carson-Newman’s gap between 1^st and 2^nd place is now 1,285 points. By placing two teams in the Top 10 of the final tournament standings, Carson-Newman earned 2,380 points at their first Bassmaster College Series event in 2025.  Easton Drennon & Chase McCarter placed 6^th, and Zachary Helton & Blake Wheat took 8^th. Those two top finishes earned Carson-Newman the most points of any school to compete at Lake Okeechobee.

Following the first major college fishing events of 2025, there was a lot of movement inside of the Top 25 for the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia. Here are some of the teams that made key moves up inside of the Top 25:

8) LSU-Shreveport – Previously Ranked 9^th

10) Kentucky Christian University – Previously Ranked 13^th

14) Catawba Valley C.C. – Previously Ranked 18^th

15) Lander University – Previously Ranked 19^th

18) Emmanuel University – Previously Ranked 21

Click here to view the complete updated rankings.

Three schools moved up into the Top 25 that were previously not inside that coveted position. Georgia College moved from 31^st to 23^rd, Stephen F. Austin State went from 26^th to 24^th, and Florida Gateway College jumped three places to be ranked 25^th.

To view a complete list of points eligible events, follow this link.