University of Central Oklahoma Athletics

UCO Tabbed Ninth In Cross Country

8/7/2012 10:21:00 AM

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Aug. 7) – The Central Oklahoma women's cross country team has been tabbed for a ninth-place finish in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association this season, according to the preseason coaches' poll released Tuesday.

The Bronchos of head coach J.D. Martin earned 42 points in balloting of the 12 head coaches. Defending champion Pittsburg State earned 10 first-place votes to earn the favorite's tag with 120 points, while Missouri Southern had the other two first-place nods and 107 points.

UCO returns the majority of the team from last year, when it won three meets while competing as an NCAA Division II independent before moving into the MIAA this season.

The Bronchos open the 2012 campaign Sept. 8 when they host the UCO Land Run at Mitch Park.

MIAA Cross Country Poll
1.   Pittsburg State       120
2.   Missouri Souther     107
3.   Truman State           92
4.   Southwest Baptist     91
5.   Northwest Missouri   90
6.   Nebraska-Kearney    63
7.   Fort Hays State       62
8.   Central Missouri       50
9.   Central Oklahoma   42
10.   Lindenwood           32
11.   Emporia State          31
12.   Lincoln                     12

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