USTFCCCA NCAA Division II Cross Country National Coaches' Poll
 
NEW ORLEANS – The Colorado School of Mines Women's Cross Country team rose to #5 in the latest national rankings released by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches' Association (USTFCCCA) on Wednesday afternoon. The Oredigger men remained #2.
 
Mines' men and women did not compete last weekend, but improved and maintained their respective standing thanks to the results from the 2024 Roadrunners Invitational on Sept. 21. The Orediggers swept both team titles in their first appearances of the 2024 campaign, and Jenna Ramsey-Rutledge took individual gold in dominant fashion for the women. Overall, Wednesday's national lists included seven men's programs and seven women's programs from the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. Wingate's men and Adams State's women were #1 for a third straight edition of the polls.
 
The Orediggers race again on Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Ted Castaneda Classic hosted by Colorado College in Colorado Springs. A full preview will be released on Friday at www.minesathletics.com.
 
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