Americana Outdoors E-Magazine - July 2024

Brock Vogel took 43rd. Those two Top 50 finishes helped UNA to edge out Carson-Newman by 135 points.

by Abu Garcia. Entering the 2023-24 season, the ACA

announced updated program details to the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia. Those modifications resulted in one of the most tightly contested races in program history. Entering the ACA’s triple points Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops, numerous teams were within striking distance of the number one ranking. As we wrap up the final standings, it’s of note that teams ranked 6th-11th were separated by less than 2,300 points. A similar gap separates 12th-19th. Because of the close nature of this year-long race, teams entered each week with an opportunity to earn valuable points that could help them make a significant move up in the rankings to secure a high finish amongst the Top 25 bass fishing teams in the nation.

Leading up to the event at Saginaw Bay, UNA thrust itself into contention for that 2nd place overall ranking with a strong showing at the triple points Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops. UNA placed three teams in the Top 25 at Pickwick Lake, garnering a 1st, 3rd, and 25th place finish to give themselves a shot at eventually moving into the 2nd place spot in the final rankings.

Rounding out the Top 3 is Carson-Newman University. After occupying the number one spot for the first time in program history, and doing so on and off throughout the year, Carson-Newman ends the season ranked 3rd. In 2023, Carson Newman earned the school’s highest end-of-year ranking in program history by finishing 3rd. The team from Jefferson City, TN entered the season picked 3rd in the ACA Pre-Season Poll, and that 3rdspot is where they wrapped up the 2023-24 campaign. View the final points standings here for the 2023 24 Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented

The 2023-24 Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia started in June of 2023 and has now drawn to a conclusion. Operated by the ACA, college fishing’s only all-encompassing National Rankings system saw a total of close to 200 teams nationwide compete in over 60 points earning events. With the conclusion of the 2023 24 race, the 2024-25 season is now underway. Click here to view points earning events, and read the complete program details at this link.