Oct. 8, 2009
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IOWA CITY, IA – In the latest U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) poll, released this week, both the University of Iowa women’s and men’s squads have raised their national standings. The women cracked the top 30, coming in at 29th in the nation receiving 33 votes, having previously been ranked 33rd. The men’s team received ten votes, putting them at 34th nationally. This is the first time this season the men have been ranked nationally.
In the Midwest Region, both teams keep their same positions, with the women ranked fourth and the men ranked seventh. Iowa State is now the leader in the women’s Midwest Region, jumping ahead of Minnesota and Illinois. Oklahoma State is still at the top of the men’s Midwest Region, a spot they’ve held all season.
Both teams will be preparing for the Pre-NCAA Invite on October 17 held at Indiana State University at Terre Haute, IN, with events slated to start at approximately 10:00 a.m. CDT.
Women’s Midwest Region Week Two Rankings
*National Ranking in Parentheses*
1. Iowa State (7)
2. Minnesota (8)
3. Illinois (18)
4. Iowa (29)
5. Kansas (38)
6. Nebraska (42)
7. Kansas State
8. Wichita State
9. Missouri
10. Tulsa
11. Illinois State
12. Bradley
13. Oklahoma State
14. Missouri State
15. Southern Illinois
Men’s Midwest Region Week Two Rankings
*National Ranking in Parentheses*
1. Oklahoma State (4)
2. Iowa State (18)
3. Oklahoma (23)
4. Minnesota (30)
5. Tulsa (27)
6. Southern Illinois (39)
7. Iowa (34)
8. Illinois
9. Kansas
10. Nebraska
11. Illinois State
12. Missouri
13. Loyola Chicago
14. South Dakota State
15. Kansas State