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Stan State’s women’s cross-country team stayed No. 14 in the NCAA Division II national poll for a second straight week, extending its season-long run in the top 15. The Warriors are No. 2 in the West Region and most recently finished runner-up to No. 4 Chico State at the Bronco Invitational.

By the Numbers
  • No. 14 nationally; 132 poll points.
  • No. 2 in the West Region for six consecutive weeks.
  • Stan State scored 77 points among 23 teams at the Bronco Invitational, behind Chico State’s 46.
  • Kekaihulali Halpern led the Warriors, placing sixth in 20:34.9.
State of Play
  • Chico State is the West’s top-ranked team and No. 4 nationally; Biola is tied for No. 15.
  • Stan State opens postseason competition at the CCAA Championships on Nov. 7.
  • The top three teams at the West Regional automatically qualify for the NCAA championships, with 10 additional at-large team bids nationwide.
What's Next

The Warriors race at the West Regional on Nov. 21 in Sacramento. The NCAA Division II National Championship is scheduled for Dec. 4 in Lawrence, Kansas; the full selection field will be announced Nov. 23.

Bottom Line

Stan State remains firmly among the nation’s top teams, but its path to nationals runs through a competitive West Region led by Chico State. The postseason regional finish will determine whether the Warriors qualify automatically or need an at-large bid.