NEW ORLEANS, La. – The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) released its third NCAA Division II Women's Cross Country regular season poll, and the Hillcats were ranked 19th, earning a total of 96 points.
 
The Hillcats fell one spot to 19th in this week's USTFCCCA Poll. They are currently ranked fourth in the NCAA Division II Central Region poll, behind No. 13 Winona State, No. 14 Pittsburg State and No. 18 Missouri Southern.
 
Colorado Mines surged three spots to claim the top position with 237 points, surpassing Adams State, which dropped to fourth. West Texas A&M follows closely in second place with 235 points, while Grand Valley State sits in third with 224 points.
 
In addition to MSSU, PSU and RSU, the MIAA has two other institutions in the top 30: Nebraska-Kearney at 20th and Fort Hays State at 23rd. For further details, visit 2025 NCAA DII Women's Cross Country National Coaches' Poll – Week 3 ::: USTFCCCA.