Canyon, Texas. – West Texas A&M Men's Cross Country jumped up to No. 6 while the Women maintained their No. 8 ranking in the latest United State Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Poll Wednesday afternoon. This is the fifth time where both programs are ranked inside the top eight at a given point.
 
After a commanding win at the Texas Tech Open on September 18, the Men jumped from No. 8 to No. 6 after being ranked eighth in the preseason and week one poll. Wingate held the top spot and were followed by Colorado School of Mines, Adams State, Grand Valley State, and Western Colorado.
 
Within the South Central Region, WT stayed as the fourth highest ranked team with No. 2 Colorado School of Mines, No. 3 Adams State, and No. 5 Western Colorado all ahead. Other teams ranked within the region include No. 12 Fort Lewis, No. 13 UC-Colorado Springs, No. 20 Colorado Christian, and No. 24 CSU Pueblo.
 
The Buffs were the only Lone Star Conference (LSC) team ranked.
 
For the third consecutive poll, the Lady Buffs stuck in the No. 8 spot after they also captured a dominant win at the Texas Tech Open on September 18. The top eight remained the same from the previous poll as Adams State remained No. 1. They were followed by Grand Valley State, Wingate, Colorado School of Mines, Western Colorado, Chico State, UC-Colorado Springs, and then WT.
 
In the South Central Region, the Lady Buffs also remained the fifth highest team trailing No. 1 Adams State, No. 4 Colorado School of Mines, No. 5 Western Colorado, and No. 7 UC-Colorado Springs. Five other teams were ranked within the region including, No. 14 Colorado Mesa, No. 18 CSU Pueblo, No. 20 Fort Lewis, No.22 DBU, and No. 29 Black Hills State.
 
The Lady Buffs and DBU were the two LSC teams ranked.
 
WT was one of seven teams to have both their Men's and Women's program ranked inside the top eight and were joined by Wingate, Colorado School of Mines, Adams State, Western Colorado, and Chico State.
 
West Texas A&M will be back in action on Friday, October 2 as they compete in the SPC Invitational in Levelland, Texas.
 
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