Women's Cross Country ranked #13 in USTFCCCA preseason poll
9/2/2026 12:10:00 PM | Women's Cross Country
ORONO, Maine -- The University of Maine women's cross country program was ranked No. 13 in the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association's preseason poll for the Northeast region. The preseason rank of 13th is the highest preseason regional selection on record for the women's program, passing last season's 14th place selection.
Maine bumps up to No. 13 after finishing No. 15 to end the 2025 season after their first America East Championship in program history.. Bryant joins the Black Bears as the only two America East schools selected on the preseason poll.
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.
Maine bumps up to No. 13 after finishing No. 15 to end the 2025 season after their first America East Championship in program history.. Bryant joins the Black Bears as the only two America East schools selected on the preseason poll.
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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