NDSU Men’s XC Moves into Regional Rankings

The North Dakota State men’s cross country team is ranked 13th in the Midwest Region, according to the rankings released by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) on Monday, Oct. 6.

The No. 13 ranking is NDSU’s highest since reaching No. 12 in the Midwest in October 2011. This is the first appearance for the Bison men in the regional cross country rankings since the 2012 preseason poll.

NDSU is now the highest ranked team in the Midwest from The Summit League, with South Dakota State coming in at No. 14 and South Dakota at No. 15. The Bison defeated the Jackrabbits and the Coyotes to win the SDSU Classic in Brookings, S.D., on Saturday.

The Midwest Region includes all Division I schools in a nine-state area comprised of Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma and South Dakota. It is home to teams from 13 conferences including the American, Atlantic 10, Big 12, Big East, Big Sky, Big Ten, Horizon League, Mid-American, Missouri Valley, Ohio Valley, Summit League, SEC and WAC.

USTFCCCA Men’s Midwest Region Rankings

1. Oklahoma State                     Big 12

2. Oklahoma                                 Big 12

3. Tulsa                                           American

4. Minnesota                               Big Ten

5. Iowa State                                Big 12

6. Illinois                                         Big Ten

7. Missouri                                    SEC

8. Kansas                                       Big 12

9. Iowa                                           Big Ten

10. Bradley                                    Missouri Valley

11. Southern Illinois                  Missouri Valley

12. Wichita State                        Missouri Valley

13. North Dakota State            Summit League

14. South Dakota State            Summit League

15. South Dakota                        Summit League