NEW ORLEANS, La. – The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced its NCAA Division II regional rankings for Week Five on Tuesday, and No. 23 Hillcats made the list at seventh. RSU was previously ranked sixth in the region in last week's poll.
 
Winona State holds the top position in the central region, followed by Nebraska-Kearney, Pittsburg State, Northwest Missouri State and Missouri Southern. For more details on the rankings, visit 2025 NCAA DII Women's Cross Country Regional Rankings – Week 5 ::: USTFCCCA.
 
The RSU cross country teams will kick off their postseason on Saturday, Oct. 25, at the MIAA Championship meet, held at Four Oaks Golf Course in Pittsburg, Kansas. The women's race is set to begin at 10 a.m., followed by the men's race at 11 a.m.