HARTSVILLE, S.C. - The Coker University men's basketball team is ranked eighth in the week three D2SIDA Southeast Region Media Poll.

The Cobras currently sit at 5-1 on the season, their best start through six games since joining the South Atlantic Conference in 2013-14. After receiving votes in the week two poll, Coker picked up a 93-80 win over Livingstone, propelling them to the No. 8 regional ranking. The Cobras are just one of three teams inside the top 10 in the weekly poll.

"It's very early, but this ranking is a testament to how together our young team has been this season," said head coach Jarred Merrill. "This is a really tough-minded group and we look to build upon this early success and continue growing."

Augusta is the top-ranked team in the region, as the Jaguars received 60 points and all six first place votes. Lincoln Memorial is second with 53 points, followed by UNC Pembroke (49), Tusculum (41), Lander (27), North Georgia (27), Young Harris (19), Coker (10), Columbus State (9) and Flagler (8).

The D2SIDA Poll is for publicity purposes only and is not used in the selection process for the NCAA Division II postseason.

Coker is back on the court Wednesday (Nov. 30), traveling to USC Aiken. Opening tip is set for 7:30 p.m.