NEW ORLEANS — Rogers State dropped one spot to No. 20 in the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association's NCAA Division II Women's Cross Country Week 6 National Coaches' Poll.
 
The Hillcats extended their streak in the national rankings to 22 consecutive weeks.
 
Adams State remained No. 1 with 240 points, followed by Wingate with 232 and Colorado Mines with 224. Among MIAA teams, Missouri Southern remained ninth with 176 points, while Pittsburg State moved up one spot to No. 10 with 166. Nebraska-Kearney was ranked 22nd with 57 points.
 
For the fifth consecutive week, the South Central Region led the poll with 10 teams. The Central and West regions each had six. The RMAC led all conferences with eight programs in the top 30, followed by the MIAA with four. For more information, visit 2026 NCAA DII Women's Cross Country National Coaches' Poll – Week 6 ::: USTFCCCA.
 
Rogers State was also ranked 22nd nationally in the USTFCCCA XCRI Index Ratings as of Oct. 28, earning a score of 920. The XCRI evaluates collegiate cross country athletes and teams based on their performances throughout the season, including race pace. The ratings are updated frequently during race weekends using the XCRI-26A algorithm. For more information, visit USTFCCCA ::: XCRI: Cross Country Rating Index - NCAA Division II Women Team Five (26A).
 
In another data-driven rating, KPACE ranked Rogers State 21st with a score of 886. KPACE evaluates athletes' fitness by accounting for distance, weather and course conditions. The listed time represents an athlete's projected performance in a track 5,000-meter race. For more information, visit KPACE Cross Country Rankings | Kailo.
 
The Hillcats return to action Nov. 7 at the MIAA Championships in St. Joseph, hosted by Northwest Missouri State.