The USTFCCCA announced that Western Colorado University's women's track and field program ranked 14th nationally in the Program of the Year standings, accumulating 103 points. This achievement reflects their successful performance across cross country, indoor, and outdoor track seasons, resulting in several accolades including three All-Americans in cross country. Key performances included Allison Beasley leading with a fifth-place finish at the national championships and multiple All-Americans honored during indoor track events. The program's strong year culminated in accolades across all three NCAA Division II Championships, reinforcing their status among top national programs. This recognition underscores the consistency and dedication of the women's team throughout the academic year.

By the Numbers
  • 14th place in USTFCCCA Program of the Year standings with 103 points.
  • Three All-Americans in cross country: Beasley (5th), Willson (16th), Weiss (32nd).
  • Seven All-Americans during indoor track and field championships.
State of Play
  • The Mountaineers have established themselves as a strong contender in NCAA Division II athletics.
  • Western's women's program demonstrated consistent performance across multiple championship seasons.
What's Next

Looking ahead, the women's program aims to build on this success for the upcoming season, aspiring to improve their standings and continue developing their athletes for future championships. Further recruitment and training will be critical to varying performance levels among the athletes.

Bottom Line

Western Colorado University's women's program's 14th-place finish in the Program of the Year standings illustrates their impressive consistency and success across multiple disciplines, cementing their reputation in NCAA Division II track and field.