NEW ORLEANS, La. – The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) released its Week Two NCAA Division II Central Region Rankings on Tuesday, with No. 18 Rogers State remaining at the No. 3 spot.

Missouri Southern made big strides since the last poll, jumping to the top spot over Pittsburg State. Rogers State was next at third, followed by Winona State (NSIC) in fourth and Nebraska-Kearney in fifth. For more information, visit USTFCCCA ::: NCAA DII Women's Cross Country Regional Rankings.

Additionally, the USTFCCCA unveiled its revamped XCRI Index Ratings system, placing the Hillcats at No. 14 nationally with a score of 809. The XCRI rates collegiate cross country athletes based on their performances this season, adjusting each race for pace and ranking athletes and teams in every division. The lists are updated several times a day during race weekends using the XCRI-26A algorithm. For more information, visit USTFCCCA ::: XCRI 26A-ALL - NCAA Division II Women Team Five-26A.

The Hillcats will return to action Saturday, Oct. 10, at the John Brown Invitational in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. The men's race is scheduled to start at 8 a.m., followed by the women's race at 8:45 a.m.