The Colorado Mesa University Mavericks have been ranked fifth in the women's and eighth in the men's Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) Cross Country Preseason Coaches' Polls. The women received 130 points, matching with another team, while the men garnered 105 points, supported by a second-place vote. The women recently achieved their best finish since 2014, qualifying for their second consecutive NCAA Division II National Championships, while the men are returning a young core aiming to improve on last year's performances.

By the Numbers
  • The women's team was tied for fifth place in a field of 15, earning 130 points.
  • The men's team placed eighth, receiving 105 points and one second-place vote.
State of Play
  • The Colorado School of Mines leads both polls with a total of 190 points.
  • The Mavericks will kick off their season on September 19, splitting their squad across two meets.
What's Next

The Mavericks will participate in the NCAA Division II Pre-Nationals meet on October 11, followed by the Gig Leadbetter Maverick Stampede on October 24. The focus will be on preparing for the RMAC Championships on November 7 and subsequent regional competition.

Bottom Line

The Mavericks aim to build on their recent successes and capitalize on returning talent as they navigate a challenging season ahead, with critical upcoming meets that could define their postseason prospects.