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Stan State’s women’s cross-country team rose three spots to No. 10 in the latest NCAA Division II national poll, reaching the top 10 for the first time this season. The Warriors’ ranking follows their fourth straight runner-up finish at the CCAA Championships, where three runners placed in the top seven.

By the Numbers
  • No. 10 nationally, up 3 spots, with 167 poll points—22 more than in the previous poll.
  • Stan State scored 50 points at the CCAA Championships, finishing behind Chico State’s 29.
  • Three Warriors finished in the top 7; four earned All-CCAA honors.
Yes, But

Stan State remains No. 2 in the West Region, behind No. 5 Chico State nationally. At the regional meet, only the top three teams automatically qualify for nationals, though 10 additional teams will receive at-large bids.

State of Play
  • The Warriors have remained in the national top 15 all season and are one of three CCAA teams ranked in the national top 30.
  • Freshman Natalie Arriaza was named CCAA Freshman of the Year, while Kekaihulali Halpern earned Newcomer of the Year.
What’s Next

Stan State races at the NCAA Division II West Regional on Nov. 21 in Sacramento. The national championship field will be announced Nov. 23, ahead of the Dec. 4 championship in Lawrence, Kansas.

Bottom Line

The Warriors’ top-10 ranking confirms their season-long consistency; their next challenge is turning that standing into a national championship berth.