The Florida Southern College women's cross country team is ranked fourth in the SSC preseason poll, as anticipated by conference coaches. Tampa leads the rankings, securing eight of nine first-place votes, followed by Nova Southeastern and Embry-Riddle. The Moccasins are positioned one point ahead of Palm Beach Atlantic, maintaining a competitive edge. With a strong returning lineup and six new additions, the team is preparing for the season opener on September 5.

By the Numbers
  • Tampa received 8 out of 9 first-place votes in the preseason poll.
  • Florida Southern finished fifth in the previous SSC Championships.
State of Play
  • Florida Southern's team includes six of their top eight finishers from the last SSC Championships.
  • The opening event is the Uncle Nick's XC Bagel Run on September 5 at Holloway Park.
What's Next

The Moccasins will aim to improve their standings in the upcoming season, leveraging their returning talent and new recruits to challenge for a better position in the SSC and regional competitions.

Bottom Line

With a solid returning roster and strategic preparations, Florida Southern is poised to compete fiercely this season and could potentially exceed their fourth-place prediction in the SSC standings.