MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (Oct. 22, 2024) – The West Virginia University cross country team was selected No. 4 in the NCAA DI Women’s Cross Country National Coaches’ Poll, announced by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association on Tuesday afternoon.
The Mountaineers rise to fourth place after being picked No. 28 in the week three poll on Oct. 8.
West Virginia’s fourth place ranking is the highest for the squad since Nov. 24, 2008, when the Mountaineers were selected as No. 4 in USTFCCCA’s final poll of the season.
WVU moves to No. 4 after finishing in fourth place at the Wisconsin Pre Nationals Meet in Madison, Wisconsin on Oct. 19 with 207 team points. Saturday’s race was highlighted by senior Ceili McCabe, who claimed a fourth-place finish in the women’s 6k with a program record and personal best time of 19:10.8.
Freshman Joy Naukot added yet another impressive performance in Madison, claiming 10th place while running the fastest time for a West Virginia freshman in the 6k, 19:37.4.
The Mountaineers were also selected as No. 2 in the Mid Atlantic Regional rankings, which was announced by USTFCCA on Oct. 21. Georgetown holds the regional ranking steady, at No. 1.
West Virginia will compete at the Big 12 Championship on Nov.1, this year's conference championship will be hosted by Baylor. The league's championship start time is to be announced, as the race will be held at the Cottonwood Creek Golf Course in Waco, Texas.
For more information on the Mountaineers, visit WVUsports.com and follow WVUXCTF on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
The Mountaineers rise to fourth place after being picked No. 28 in the week three poll on Oct. 8.
West Virginia’s fourth place ranking is the highest for the squad since Nov. 24, 2008, when the Mountaineers were selected as No. 4 in USTFCCCA’s final poll of the season.
WVU moves to No. 4 after finishing in fourth place at the Wisconsin Pre Nationals Meet in Madison, Wisconsin on Oct. 19 with 207 team points. Saturday’s race was highlighted by senior Ceili McCabe, who claimed a fourth-place finish in the women’s 6k with a program record and personal best time of 19:10.8.
Freshman Joy Naukot added yet another impressive performance in Madison, claiming 10th place while running the fastest time for a West Virginia freshman in the 6k, 19:37.4.
The Mountaineers were also selected as No. 2 in the Mid Atlantic Regional rankings, which was announced by USTFCCA on Oct. 21. Georgetown holds the regional ranking steady, at No. 1.
West Virginia will compete at the Big 12 Championship on Nov.1, this year's conference championship will be hosted by Baylor. The league's championship start time is to be announced, as the race will be held at the Cottonwood Creek Golf Course in Waco, Texas.
For more information on the Mountaineers, visit WVUsports.com and follow WVUXCTF on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
