ORONO, Maine -- The University of Maine women's cross country team has been selected 14th in the NCAA DI Women's Cross Country Northeast Regional Preseason rankings. The preseason rank of 14th is the highest preseason regional selection on record for the women's program.

The Black Bears were the only America East school selected in the Northeast Regional Preseason rankings.

Regional Rankings are determined subjectively by a single member coach in each respective region. The regional representative is tasked with weighing returning teams' strength with current season results (if applicable) in determining a rank-order of squad potential. Only USTFCCCA member programs are eligible to receive a ranking. Teams with provisional status within the region may be ranked.

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