The Slippery Rock University women's cross country team is projected to finish seventh in the PSAC Preseason Coaches Poll for the upcoming season. Defending champion East Stroudsburg leads the poll, followed by Edinboro, Bloomsburg, West Chester, and Shippensburg in the top five. Slippery Rock returns two All-PSAC runners, Carissa Flynn and Hannah Burgoon, from last season, alongside several other experienced runners and a fresh crop of 12 newcomers. The team's competitive schedule includes races leading up to the PSAC Championships on November 7.

By the Numbers
  • Slippery Rock finished sixth at the 2025 PSAC Championships.
  • 16 women on the roster have collegiate cross country experience.
State of Play
  • Slippery Rock opens its season with the SRU Alumni Race on August 29.
  • The team competes five times before the PSAC Championships, with races scheduled at Edinboro, Robert Morris, and Lock Haven.
What's Next

As the cross country season begins, Slippery Rock aims to improve their standings and leverage their returning talent and newcomers to aim for a better finish at the PSAC Championships.

Bottom Line

Slippery Rock's depth with returning and new runners could be key in challenging for a higher placement in the PSAC, as they seek to build on last year's performance and make significant improvements throughout the season.