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TSR's 2025 D1 XC Top 25 Team Rankings (Women): Update #3
Written by Rachel Hickey, Mike McKean, Finlay McIsaac, Finn Birnie & Garrett Zatlin
NOTE: These rankings are based on how a team fared throughout the entirety of a season, not just how they ran at a singular meet or (eventually) at the 2025 NCAA XC Championships. Click here to learn more about our ranking criteria (which was published in 2023).
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(Unranked):
Was not ranked in our last update.
(#/#):
First number indicates how much the team has moved in the rankings.
The second number indicates where the team was ranked in our last update.
25. LSU Tigers (Unranked)
Yes, it’s true, we probably haven’t given enough credit to the LSU women this year. Although, part of that could be due to the fact that they haven’t competed at the big-name meets of the year (Nuttycombe, Pre-Nationals, Gans Creek, etc).
Even so, we have to give a major nod of respect to the ladies from Baton Rouge after a highly promising 4th place finish at the SEC XC Championships. That finish ties for best in program history -- and highest finish since 1999!
The Tigers were led by sophomore duo Edna Chepkemoi (13th) and Yuya Sawada (15th), while Abigael Chemnagei (27th) provided fairly decent scoring stability through three runners. Admittedly, the spread inflated while Micaela Villarreal (50th) and Ella Chesnut (56th) rounded out the scoring, but that resulted in minimal damage in the team standings.
Coach Houston Franks and the Tigers are riding a massive wave of momentum as we enter November. As they gear up for the South Central Regional XC Championships, LSU looks to be the prohibitive favorites…right?
24. Duke Blue Devils (Unranked)
The Duke women first caught our attention at the Gans Creek Classic when they wound up finishing in 11th place overall, taking down multiple national-caliber squads in the process. After a fairly solid 17th place finish at the Nuttycombe Invite, this squad was bumped to the “Just Missed” section of our rankings.
However, at the ACC XC Championships, the Blue Devils put together arguably their best performance on the season (6th).
That effort was led by Stephanie Moss (11th) who has consistently been a reliable ace for Coach Kevin Jermyn’s group all season long. Jette Beermann (28th) offered value as a secondary scorer and Victoria Garces (43rd) put forth a solid mark in the first postseason race of her career. Poppy Craig-McFeely (53rd) was solid in her own right, and while the gap to Audrey DaDamio (75th) was larger than they would’ve preferred, the firepower that Moss offered was able to mostly offset that.
Are the Blue Devils the flashiest team in the NCAA? No, certainly not -- but they don’t need to be. They have found a formula that’s working well for them, and as a result, they’re positioning themselves to earn a bid to the “Big Dance.”
As such, we’ll rightly slot them in at TSR #24.
23. Washington Huskies (-3 / 20)
The Washington women continue to tumble in our rankings after a 4th place finish at the BIG 10 XC Championships. Granted, a result of this caliber isn’t that bad when you analyze the Huskies’ results over the course of the season. However, it may be time to come to the realization that we won’t see this squad at full strength this fall.
Of course, there are still positives to take away from their performance in East Lansing, Michigan this past weekend. Most notably, Chloe Foerster (11th) posted her best mark of the season while Maeve Stiles (15th) helped position the Huskies well through two runners. Rookie Abby DeVeau (19th) was the unsung hero on the day for Coach Maurica Powell’s group. Her sneaky-good performance was much needed after a slight “off” day from fourth runner. Mia Cochran (22nd), and a "just okay" outing from Samatha Tran (36th).
Generally speaking, none of those women ran poorly. However, the lineup feels limited with a lack of firepower. It’s clear that this group is desperately missing veteran ace Julia David-Smith, although with her continued absence, it’s becoming increasingly likely that the Washington women will be without her for the rest of the season.
22. Washington State Cougars (+1 / 23)
Seeing the Pullman-based women come home with a team title at the West Coast Conference XC Championships over an underrated Gonzaga squad was impressive in its own right.
The Cougars got it done by presenting the most complete and balanced group effort of the season so far. Being led by lethal 1-2 punch Rosemary Longisa (1st) and Zenah Cheptoo (3rd) was hardly a surprise, but Caroline Jepkorir (8th) and Nicole Bissell (9th) all but silenced our concerns about their limited depth. Yes, Kylah Madariaga (17th) faded a bit, but that didn’t matter when you have the amount of upfront firepower that Wazzu does.
Longisa and Cheptoo present as a dangerous low-stick duo in the NCAA. However, with the continued rise of Jepkorir and Bissell, a top-20 team finish on the national stage feels more than doable. For now, we’ll place Coach Laura Harmon’s group at TSR #22.
21. South Carolina Gamecocks (+4 / 25)
The South Carolina women have put together one of the most underrated team resumes on the season so far. A runner-up finish at the Joe Piane Invite was noteworthy, and a dominant team win at the Crimson Classic was even better. However, a 3rd place finish at the SEC XC Championships was flat-out fantastic for the Gamecocks.
Salma Elbadra (5th) further showcased her All-American potential on the grass, but Teresa Cherotich (21st) and Anya Arroyo (23rd) continued to prove that they’re amongst the most underrated secondary scorers in the country. With Abigail White (39th) and Abir Reffas (42nd) providing solid backend support, the Gamecocks comfortably earned bronze while only being 13 points behind runner-up, Alabama.
In our last rankings update, we mentioned that we felt this group was a national-qualifying threat. But after this past weekend, they feel like a national-qualifying lock. Not only that, but South Carolina has the foundation to earn a top-20 finish on the national stage. As such, we find them at TSR #21 in our rankings.
20. Utah Utes (-1 / 19)
It’s been a tricky season for the Utah women. The Utes haven’t been bad at any point, but they have left us wanting more, especially at the Nuttycombe Invitational. The same can be said about their performance at the BIG 12 XC Championships.
In an extremely top-heavy field, Annastasia Peters’ 16th place finish was a fringe low-stick result...sorta. Behind her, Erin Vringer (20th) was not quite as sharp as she was at the Nuttycombe Invite, but she created a serviceable duo with Peters. The team's final three scorers -- Millie Wilcox (31st), Emily Junginger (36th) and Kyla Martin (37th) -- were packed together nicely and prevented any significant scoring gaps from opening up. However, the lack of firepower compared to the other top teams relegated the Utes to a 6th place team finish.
That said, the five programs who bested the Utah women are all in the top-15 of our team rankings. With that context, it wasn’t a bad day at the office for the Utes, tweaks just needed to be made. The inconsistency that we’ve seen from Vringer is not great, but she once again held her own on an “off” day. The backend scorers were better than their previous outing, but we still have concerns about their depth beyond five.
Due to these two concerns, the Utes drop slightly in our rankings to TSR #20 despite a conference result that was roughly on par with expectations.
19. Virginia Cavaliers (-4 / 15)
After barely cracking our preseason rankings at TSR #25, the Virginia women were impressive at each of their first two outings this season, massively outperforming expectations. However, the Cavaliers came back down to Earth at the ACC XC Championships.
On Friday, a formidable duo up front led the way for the Cavaliers: Tatum David in 17th place and Gillian Bushee in 18th place. Neither woman blew us away, but they were a much-needed stable force up front. That’s because the rest of this lineup as a whole underperformed behind them. Yes, Stella Kermes (34th) was solid, but Ella Woehlcke (52nd) and Tatum Olesen (56th) were a considerable way back in this field. As such, the Cavaliers salvaged a 5th place finish.
Simply put, this lineup didn't deliver in the same way that they did earlier this season at the Gans Creek Classic. The firepower up front wasn’t quite up to par with other top teams while key scorers at previous struggled mightily in their first postseason race of the season.
To be clear, we're not saying that this is a bad team, we just had high hopes for the Virginia women based on what we had previously seen. And yet, even on a bad day, the UVA women were just 20 points behind Stanford and 28 points ahead of a sneaky good Duke squad. They belong at TSR #19, but they will need to bounce back on the bigger stages to realize their potential.
18. Villanova Wildcats (-4 / 14)
The Villanova women have far exceeded expectations this season, and that still rings true after the BIG East XC Championships despite losing to a rival Georgetown squad.
On Friday, the Wildcats were led by a runner-up finish from Tilly O’Connor, with Margaret Carroll (5th) and Nicole Vanasse (8th) offering admirable support scoring. The combined performance of this trio was largely in line with our predictions, but that doesn’t take away from how effective they were. Amelia Arrieta (10th) had a great race for her standards, but Rosemary Shay (17th) and Zoe Mosher (24th) each fell back a little further than what was ideal.
The backend of this lineup was a flaw that they will need to clean up moving forward, but it ultimately wasn’t consequential. Even if Villanova had a perfect race, the Georgetown women would have probably still been out of reach. That is more of a positive for the Hoyas than it is a negative for the Wildcats.
So…why are the Villanova women dropping down four spots to TSR #18?
The idea of veteran star Sadie Sigfstead entering this lineup has greatly aided this team’s ranking in previous updates. However, one source has told TSR that Sigfstead may not be racing this fall. This would sting for the Wildcats and would greatly reduce their ceiling, thus leading to a drop in our top-25.
17. Stanford Cardinal (-8 / 9)
We firmly believe that the Stanford women, at their best, are a top-10 team in the country. However, with the continued absence of Amy Bunnage and a few backend scorers faltering at the ACC XC Championships, the Cardinal women looked far from that level.
This squad does still has an ace in Sophia Kennedy, but she was slightly less elite than we expected from her in 7th place. Princeton transfer Mena Scatchard (23rd) was serviceable in support, although she wasn’t as strong as other second scorers in this field. The backend contingent of Julia Flynn (37th), Riley Stewart (44th) and Hanne Thompson (46th) was further back in this field than we expected, resulting in a 4th place team finish.
This conference meet result doesn’t quite necessitate pressing the panic button, but it’s very underwhelming for a team of Stanford’s pedigree and roster talent. It’s a prime example of how this team’s scoring structure is significantly held back without the presence of Amy Bunnage. If the Aussie star had raced, then Stanford would have likely placed 3rd and been within reasonable striking distance of the runner-up team, Notre Dame.
It remains unclear whether Bunnage will enter the lineup at the West Regional XC Championships, but it’s very possible given the precedent she set last season. However, with the lack of firepower that this squad has shown without her this season (except for Sophia Kennedy), a drop in our rankings felt necessary.
16. North Carolina Tar Heels (Unranked)
Now that’s the kind of race that we’ve been waiting to see out of the Tar Heels!
Throughout the first-half of this season, the North Carolina women were consistently underwhelming. With Eva Klingbeil no longer listed on their roster and lackluster performances from their younger stars, things were looking bleak for this squad.
However, everything finally came together for the Tar Heels in their 3rd place team finish at the ACC XC Championships. As expected, Vera Sjoberg (6th) delivered great scoring potency at the front of the lineup. However, the big surprise was their second runner, Brynn Brown, in 14th place. We had thought that the All-American from last year was out of eligibility, but her return fills a massive hole in this lineup.
Youngsters Logan St. John Kletter (26th) and Ciara O’Shea (27th) both ran well, and Maddie Gardiner (58th) did enough to clinch bronze for her team.
All of a sudden, the North Carolina women have a (relatively) complete lineup. Yes, the gap between their fourth and fifth runners isn’t ideal, nor is their depth beyond five women. Even so, the scoring that their top-four can provide makes them a significant challenge to defeat.
The Tar Heels took down a pair of ranked squads in Stanford and Virginia, which indicates that not only do they deserve a spot in our rankings, but our preseason rank for them at TSR #16 was not far-fetched…they even look a little better than we imagined.
15. Georgetown Hoyas (+2 / 17)
Going into the BIG East XC Championships, the expectation was that the Georgetown women and Villanova women would do battle for the conference team title. And while the Wildcats were initially ranked ahead of the Hoyas, we had learned before the meet that Villanova's Sadie Sigfstead wasn't expected to race.
As such, the Georgetown women pulled through and overwhelmed a strong Villanova squad that still ran well without their focal ace.
Melissa Riggins secured the individual title as expected, further establishing herself as an All-American threat. Teammates Barrett Justema, Almi Nerurkar and Charlotte Tomkinson went 3-4-7, respectively, while Charlotte Bell had a quietly great day in 9th place. With so much upfront scoring and a gap-less top-five, the Hoyas had a lot to be proud of.
Sure, this team is far from perfect, but they are gaining momentum, have great low-sticks, boast valuable experience and seemingly have a complete group of scorers. On paper, they could surprise with a top-10 finish on the national stage later this month.
14. Oklahoma State Cowgirls (+2 / 16)
They may have "only" placed 4th at the BIG 12 XC Championships, but we can't help but feel incredibly encouraged about the Oklahoma State women
The Cowgirls tied West Virginia for 3rd place on Friday, a development that certainly improves how we view this team moving forward. Isca Chelangat (4th) was a highly potent low-stick standout (as expected) while teammate Maureen Rutoh (9th) was a very strong secondary low-stick. Meanwhile, Victoria Lagat (18th) offered sneaky-good value with her performance.
However, the reason why we are optimistic about this team moving forward is actually because one of their top women, Billah Jepkirui (26th) had a clear "off" day. If Oklahoma State is able to tie with West Virginia despite a top star not being at her best, then just how good can this team be when everyone is firing on all cylinders?
With Jinane Mahi (32nd) closing out the scoring, the ladies from Stillwater, Oklahoma have a lot to be proud of. Sure, they need Jepkirui to be better moving forward, but there is way more upside than downside when it comes to this team.
13. Northwestern Wildcats (0 / 13)
The Northwestern women have been having a monster breakout season, placing 2nd at the Loyola Lakefront Invite and then 5th at the Nuttycombe Invite. As such, they were favored to take runner-up honors (as a team) at the BIG 10 XC Championships.
However, the Wildcats' clear lack of a focal star caught up with them last Friday as they failed to have a single runner crack the top-10.
Even so, the combination of Ava Earl (13th), Ava Criniti (14th) and Maddy Whitman (17th) collectively offered respectable scoring value. With Holly Smith (24th) and Anna Hightower (28th) quickly closing out the team's top-five, Northwestern could rally around a gap-less lineup structure that had great depth and stability.
In the end, Northwestern settled for 3rd place, falling behind Oregon and a Penn State team that was surprisingly great. And while we thought they would battle for silver, we're confident that the Wildcats' lineup structure will be more productive in a larger field where their depth can really shine.
12. Penn State Nittany Lions (+6 / 18)
Wow! What a run for the Penn State women at the BIG 10 XC Championships!
Going into Friday, the Oregon women were favored for gold while Northwestern was expected to take the runner-up spot. However, the Nittany Lion women had other plans, instead taking silver in the team standings by upsetting the Wildcats.
What really stood out to us was the team's upfront firepower. Sure, Florence Caron (4th) was great, but we already knew that she was awesome. Instead, it was the rise of Charlotte Costich (8th) and Ada Rand (12th) that truly blew us away. We knew Penn State had a great supporting cast, but those women gave this Happy Valley squad a very sudden and unexpected boost in firepower.
Claire Daniels (25th) and Lea Hatcher (29th) were a bit further back, but their support scoring was just as good as what Northwestern had. In turn, the Nittany Lions boasted a balanced scoring group with a formidable low-stick presence.
Penn State isn't just looking good -- they're looking scary-good. Few teams have the kind of momentum that they do right now.
11. Colorado Buffaloes (-5 / 7)
Put simply, the Colorado women struggled last Friday at the BIG 12 XC Championships. While they are set to bring back veteran ace Ashley Jones for this year's national meet, this team as a whole simply lacked a spark in Kansas.
The scoring quintet of Jessie Secor, Abby Nechanicky, Mia Larochelle, Hannah Prosser and Juliette Forstrom went 22-23-28-30-33, respectively. No, those aren't poor performances, but each woman was likely capable of being 10 spots better. And if that had happened, then the Buffaloes are likely much, much closer with Iowa State for silver.
There's no reason to panic when it comes to this team -- we think they'll be substantially better at the national meet, especially when they add Jones into their lineup. Even so, Friday was not the best way for them to kick-off their championship season.
10. West Virginia Mountaineers (+1 / 11)
Despite us feeling slightly underwhelmed with the Mountaineer’s performance at the 2025 BIG 12 XC Championships, they get a one spot bump up in our rankings.
Yes, we figured that the Mountaineers would most likely take bronze at their conference meet. However, we didn’t expect it to come from a tie-breaker with Oklahoma State, a team that settled for 4th place. That was a much closer result than we anticipated and it largely comes down to depth (or lack thereof).
Joy Naukot (2nd) and Mercy Kinyanjui (8th) were the low-sticks that we have come to expect. They offered great firepower that West Virginia needed in this top-heavy field. Emily Bryce (15th) was also a very strong supporting scorer to help balance out their lineup, while Alexis Lamb (24th) also deserves some credit for her race.
However, it's the team's lack of a true fifth scorer that continues to pose a challenge for the Mountaineers. Their final scorer faded back to 40th place which inflated their team score just enough for the Cowgirls to sneak in between their gaps.
In a larger field, they will need to find a way to scrape together a salvageable fifth runner, but we’ll admit that, through four runners, this squad looks very strong!
9. Alabama Crimson Tide (+3 / 12)
If you read our "First Thoughts" article, then you already know where we’re going with our analysis.
We have some bittersweet feelings when it comes to the Crimson Tide’s runner-up result from the 2025 SEC XC Championships. On the one hand, the highly anticipated return of Doris Lemngole was the spark that this lineup needed at the front. Lemngole expectedly won the individual title while teammates Caren Kiplagat (3rd) and Cynthia Jemutai (4th) created a much more elite 1-2-3 punch than we may have originally expected.
On the other hand, 2024 All-American Brenda Tuwei is still notably absent. Her omission is even more prominent given the gaping drop-off from the Crimson Tide’s frontend scoring unit to their fourth and fufth runners. Lily Walters (34th) did her part to prevent the wheels from completely coming off, but with a fifth scorer back in 81st place, there is only so much they’ll be able to do in a deeper field.
If Tuwei does not return to the lineup this fall, then Alabama’s ceiling is substantially limited. However, with as much firepower as they possess at the front, it’s difficult to foresee their floor falling much lower than this.
8. Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (0 / 8)
We really didn’t learn anything new about the Lumberjacks from the 2025 BIG Sky XC Championships…and we really didn’t expect to.
With a dominant 16-point victory at their conference meet, Northern Arizona validated what we’ve already known about them: They are a very good team.
Even so, how high their ceiling goes largely hinges on McTighe’s return to action and Engel’s possible debut, as well as the rest of their pieces all hitting on the right day. Until they compete in a deeper field again, we can’t be sure if this current NAU team will contest for the podium like we thought they could earlier this fall.
7. New Mexico Lobos (-1 / 6)
It’s hard to be critical about the Lobos' win at the 2025 Mountain West XC Championships. However, we do have to admit that we may have expected more out of the women from Albuquerque.
Sure, they secured gold with a 24-point victory by going 1-3-4-5-11 for their top five scorers, led by the highly anticipated return of Pamela Kosgei as the dominant low-stick that they needed. However, Boise State was much closer than they should be against a podium-contending team (which, to their credit, was a great team performance on multiple fronts).
In a larger, more competitive field, Nicola Jansen (11th) will need to step up and be closer to Kosgei (1st), Judy Rono (3rd), Jasmine Wood (4th) and Marion Jepngetich (5th) to avoid being upset by teams with stronger backend packs. And, in truth, the main reason why the Broncos were as close as they were to the Lobos was for that exact reason -- virtually their entire scoring lineup snuck in before Jansen.
Ultimately, Kosgei’s return makes major difference for this team in terms of firepower. But the big question remains: Is her return enough to combat the current gaps at the backend of New Mexico's lineup on the national stage?
6. Iowa State Cyclones (+4 / 10)
We were feeling pretty good about the Iowa State women following their stunner of a result at the Nuttycombe Invitational. However, this group deserves some major credit for their runner-up performance behind the BYU Cougars at the BIG 12 XC Championships!
In fact, through four runners, the women of Ames were the most complete team in the league, and arguably one of the more complete lineups in the nation this past weekend! Mercyline Kirwa (5th) and Betty Kipkore (6th) continued to be the lethal low-sticks that we knew they could be, but the emergence of Mercy Kibet (7th) as a third primary scorer gave the Cyclones incredible potency that was difficult for West Virginia and Oklahoma State to overcome.
Maelle Porcher (14th) didn’t have quite as strong of a day as we thought she was capable of, but she still managed to provide stability behind the Cyclone trio in the top-10. The only possible critique of Iowa State's performance is that their fifth scorer, Ruby Hughes, finished way back in 41st place. In a deeper field, that is far too big a gap for other teams to pack in between.
Even so, it’s hard to feel bad about the Cyclones’ postseason hopes at this point. One of the most complete lineups through four runners should be able to pull off a top-10 finish at the NCAA XC Championships and, in theory, contend for a podium result on the right day.
5. Notre Dame Fighting Irish (0 / 5)
Going into the ACC XC Championships, we felt very confident that Notre Dame would walk away with a silver medal, and sure enough, they did.
Just like she did at the Nuttycombe Invite, Mary Bonner Dalton stole the show for the Fighting Irish, earning an outstanding runner-up finish. Her emergence as a true low-stick has completely transformed this squad and given them a level of front-end scoring potency that we didn't think they would have.
Behind her, the rest of the lineup produced another solid team effort. Amaya Aramini wasn't as good as she was at the Nuttycombe Invite, but a 16th place effort is hardly poor. Meanwhile, Siona Chisholm (19th) and Sophia Nowak (22nd) weren’t far behind. Teammates Gretchen Farley (30th), Arianne Olson (32nd) and Chloe Huyler (33rd) rounded out a deep and balanced group.
The collective performance of Notre Dame on Friday was strong, and the ceiling remains high. If this group reaches that ceiling later this month, then you’re looking at a legitimate podium team at this year's national meet.
4. Florida Gators (0 / 4)
The Florida Gators made their case for inclusion in the national meet podium conversation after a statement victory at the Gans Creek Classic. And after the squad's most recent win at the SEC XC Championships, their podium argument has only been validated.
The women from Gainesville boast a fearsome front four that once again overwhelmed the field last Friday. Judy Chepkoech (2nd), Hilda Olemomoi (7th), Tia Wilson (8th) and Desma Chepkoech (10th) were just as dominant as they were in Missouri back in September. Adding to the Gators’ strength, final scorer Reagan Gilmore delivered a standout effort in 18th place, keeping the team's backend gap manageable and the scoring tight.
It’s clear that Florida’s depth isn’t quite on par with the teams ranked ahead of them, which is one of the main reasons they sit at TSR #4. Yet, their front four is just as menacing. Besting those above them will be a challenge, but if Gilmore and Beth Morley continue to provide solid support, then Florida’s four-headed low-stick monster is more than capable of staying in the hunt for the national title.
3. Oregon Ducks (0 / 3)
We’ve been itching to see a fully stacked Oregon lineup this season, and that’s exactly what we got at the BIG 10 XC Championships.
The Ducks completely decimated the BIG 10 field on Friday, racking up a mere 18 points. Diana Cherotich continues to prove why she is one of the most elite aerobic talents in the country, taking a comfortable victory. Behind her, Juliet Cherubet was just as dependable as she has been all season while Silan Ayylidiz opened her fall campaign with a 3rd-place finish.
The domination didn’t stop there. Remaining scorers Dalia Frias (5th), Mia Barnett (7th) and Anika Thompson (9th) all flooded the top-10, underscoring just how absurdly talented this varsity group is.
A performance of that caliber suggests that Oregon isn’t far behind BYU or NC State -- if anything, they may be on par or even better! So far, no weaknesses have appeared, and while this fully fledged lineup hasn’t faced a great number of top teams, they look more than capable of coming out on top in late November.
2. BYU Cougars (0 / 2)
As predicted, BYU comfortably captured yet another BIG 12 XC title. And while it was a dominant win, there truly isn’t a ton of new analysis to offer. The Cougars’ formula remains the same: two elite low-sticks, unmatched depth and a lineup that can plug and play better than almost anyone in the country.
Jane Hedengren was, once again, sensational as she stormed to victory. Behind her, Riley Chamberlain (3rd) looked fantastic, and the same can be said for Nelah Roberts (10th) and Taylor Lovell (11th). Meanwhile, major props have to be given to Zariel Macchia, who smashed expectations, finishing in 13th place, rounding out another impressive team effort.
They’re still without Jenna Hutchins, and Taylor Rohatinsky didn’t quite have the day we know she’s capable of. Yet, in classic BYU fashion, it hardly mattered. Someone else simply stepped up.
And yes, it’s worth emphasizing just how outstanding Hedengren was. She dominated the field with ease and looks every bit like a legitimate contender for the NCAA individual title. That is saying something considering she’s raced just twice in the Cougar blue.
With the NCAA XC Championships fast approaching, BYU looks every bit like NC State’s biggest challenger. Both teams boast elite low-sticks, but the team title may ultimately come down to who can flex their depth best when it matters the most.
1. NC State Wolfpack (0 / 1)
In one of the most unsurprising results of conference weekend, NC State captured yet another ACC cross country team title. Of course, just because we didn’t learn anything new about this team doesn’t make their performance any less impressive.
The only minor surprise came in the individual race where Angelina Napoleon claimed the win over teammate Grace Hartman, who slipped back to 4th place. Beyond those two, four more Wolfpack runners featured in the top-12 with Hannah Gapes, Bethany Michalak, Sadie Engelhardt and Brooks Rauber finishing in 5th, 8th, 10th and 12th place, respectively.
This overwhelming display of dominance in one of the nation’s most competitive conferences only reinforces why NC State remains firmly seated at our TSR #1 spot. Elite frontend firepower combined with overwhelming depth will make them incredibly difficult to beat at the NCAA XC Championships.
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LSU Tigers
Duke Blue Devils
North Carolina Tar Heels
KICKED OFF
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
Wisconsin Badgers
Missouri Tigers
JUST MISSED (in no particular order)
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
Wisconsin Badgers
Missouri Tigers
Boston College Golden Eagles
Boise State Broncos
Gonzaga Bulldogs
Michigan State Spartans
Princeton Tigers
Texas A&M Aggies
California Baptist Lancers
HONORABLE MENTIONS (in no particular order)
Virginia Tech Hokies
Minnesota Golden Gophers
Clemson Tigers
Louisville Cardinals
Florida State Seminoles
Toledo Rockets
Tennessee Volunteers
Liberty Flames
Syracuse Orange
Lipscomb Bison
Notes
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