Canyon, Texas. – West Texas A&M Men's Cross Country maintained their No. 4 spot while the Women moved up to No. 7 ranking in the latest United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Poll Wednesday afternoon. This is the third time where both programs are ranked inside the top seven at a given point.
 
The Men held their No. 4 spot from the previous poll. The top three also stayed the same with Wingate, Colorado School of Mines, and Adams State holding their positions. This is the first time since 2024 where the Buffs have been ranked inside the top four in consecutive weeks.
 
Within the South Central Region, West Texas A&M also remained the third highest ranked team. No. 2 Colorado School of Mines and No. 3 Adams State remained ahead. Six other teams in the region were ranked including No. 9 Western Colorado, No. 13 Fort Lewis, No. 14 UC-Colorado Springs, No. 18 Colorado Christian, No. 28 CSU Pueblo, and RV Colorado Mesa.   
 
The Buffs were the only Lone Star Conference (LSC) team ranked.
 
For the first time this season, the Lady Buffs moved up and are now ranked No. 7 (tied) after being No. 8 in every other poll. The top eight remained the same teams from the previous poll as Adams State took the No. 1 spot. They were followed by Wingate, Colorado School of Mines, Chico State, Western Colorado, and Grand Valley State. This is their highest ranking since 2025 where they were ranked No. 6.  
 
In the South Central Region, the Lady Buffs also moved up and are the fourth highest ranked team. No. 1 Adams State remained No. 1 and were followed by No. 3 Colorado School of Mines, and No. 5 Western Colorado. Six other teams are ranked in the region include No. 7 UC-Colorado Springs, No. 12 Colorado Christian, No. 13 Fort Lewis, No. 19 Colorado Mesa, No. 21 Black Hills State, and No. 27 DBU.  
 
The Lady Buffs and DBU were the two LSC teams ranked.
 
WT was one of five teams to have both their Men's and Women's program ranked inside the top seven and were joined by Adams State, Wingate, Colorado School of Mines, and Grand Valley State.
 
West Texas A&M will be back in action on Saturday, October 17 as they compete in the Old Glory Gallop in Fort Worth, Texas.
 
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