Upcoming Event: Women's Cross Country at Sean Earl Loyola Lakefront Invitational on October 3, 2025
Women's Cross Country
at Sean Earl Loyola Lakefront Invitational
Providence College Athletics
Women's Cross Country Ranked 10th Nationally
9/1/1999 12:00:00 AM | Women's Cross Country
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The Providence College women's cross country team is ranked 10th in the country, according to the NCAA Women's Cross Country Poll released on Monday, Aug. 30.
The Providence women's team concluded the 1998 season by finishing 14th at the NCAA Cross Country Championship. The women advanced to the NCAA Championship by capturing the 1998 Northeast Regional Championship.
The Friars will be led by junior Rachel Hixson (Media, Pa.). Last season, Hixson earned All-America accolades by placing 15th (17:20.32) at the NCAA Cross Country Championship.
The PC men's and women's cross country teams will open their seasons at the University of New Hampshire on Friday, September 3 at 3:00 p.m.
NCAA Women's Cross Country Poll
SCHOOL POINTS
1. Brigham Young (12) 299
2. Stanford 289
3. Arkansas 265
4. Villanova 255
5. Colorado 236
6. Wisconsin 234
7. Georgetown 219
8. Washington 210
9. North Carolina State 204
10. Providence 189
11. Michigan 170
12. Kansas State 165
13. Baylor 157
14. William & Mary 154
15. Northern Arizona 129
16. Arizona State 109
17. Boston College 96
18. Missouri 77
19. North Carolina 76
20. UCLA 61
21. Weber State 53
22. Notre Dame 51
23. Minnesota 37
24. Florida 35
25. Colorado State 28
( ) = first-place votes
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