UCCS’ men’s and women’s cross-country teams held their national positions in the latest NCAA Division II coaches poll. The women remain No. 7 nationally and rose to No. 4 in the South Central Region; the men are No. 14 nationally and No. 6 regionally. Both teams return to action Saturday at the UCCS XC Open.

By the Numbers
  • Women: No. 7 nationally with 194 points; No. 4 in the South Central Region.
  • Men: No. 14 nationally; No. 6 in the South Central Region.
  • Saturday’s races: men’s 8K at 9:15 a.m.; women’s 6K at 10 a.m.
State of Play
  • Neither team competed last week.
  • UCCS will host the 2026 UCCS XC Open at Monument Valley Park on Saturday.
  • Adams State leads the women’s national poll; Wingate leads the men’s.
Bottom Line

UCCS enters its home meet with both teams firmly ranked nationally, while the women also move up in the regional standings.