Men's XC Seventh in Latest USTFCCCA Regional Rankings

Findlay, Ohio- The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) released the week two edition of the NCAA Division II Cross Country Regional Rankings for the 2022 season on Wednesday, Sep. 28. The Oilers squads are both ranked, as the women are in the tenth spot in the Midwest Region while the men are ranked seventh in the Midwest Region. 

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.

Midwest Region-

1. Grand Valley State

2. Walsh

3. Michigan Tech

4. Wayne State (Mich.)

5. Lewis

6. Illinois- Springfield

7. Findlay

8. Cedarville

9. Saginaw Valley State

10. Northwood (Mich.)

The Oilers will be back in action at the Live in Lou Cross Country Classic on Oct. 1 in Louisville, Ky.