Oklahoma State University Athletics
Oklahoma State Cross Country Ranked in Preseason Coaches’ Poll
August 28, 2018 | Cowboy Cross Country & Track, Cowgirl Cross Country & Track
STILLWATER—The Oklahoma State men's cross country team was ranked 25th and the women's cross country squad came in at No. 26 in the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association preseason national coaches' poll that was released by the organization Monday.
The Cowboys were ranked second in the Midwest Region preseason rankings on Monday. In this week's national poll, they are the second-best team in the Big 12, trailing only No. 5 Iowa State. The next closest team to OSU is Texas, who is unranked, but received votes.
The Cowgirls, like their male counterparts, were picked as the preseason No. 2 team in the Midwest Region on Monday. The women's squad is also second-best in the Big 12 in this week's national poll, trailing only Iowa State. Texas falls right behind OSU at No. 27. The Longhorns are the only Big 12 team besides Iowa State and Oklahoma State to be ranked.
Both teams open up the season Saturday at the Hurricane Invitational in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Veteran runners Sukhi Khosla and Alec Haines figure to lead the charge for the Cowboys on Saturday. Big 12 champions Ariane Ballner, Kaylee Dodd and Jenny Celis all highlight the Cowgirl entries for Saturday's season-opening contest.
For full rankings, you can visit ustfccca.org.
The Cowboys were ranked second in the Midwest Region preseason rankings on Monday. In this week's national poll, they are the second-best team in the Big 12, trailing only No. 5 Iowa State. The next closest team to OSU is Texas, who is unranked, but received votes.
The Cowgirls, like their male counterparts, were picked as the preseason No. 2 team in the Midwest Region on Monday. The women's squad is also second-best in the Big 12 in this week's national poll, trailing only Iowa State. Texas falls right behind OSU at No. 27. The Longhorns are the only Big 12 team besides Iowa State and Oklahoma State to be ranked.
Both teams open up the season Saturday at the Hurricane Invitational in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Veteran runners Sukhi Khosla and Alec Haines figure to lead the charge for the Cowboys on Saturday. Big 12 champions Ariane Ballner, Kaylee Dodd and Jenny Celis all highlight the Cowgirl entries for Saturday's season-opening contest.
For full rankings, you can visit ustfccca.org.
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