Oct. 10, 2007

The Wayne State University women's cross country moved up five spots and is ranked 12th nationally this week by the USTFCCCA (U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association).

There are no changes in this week's top 10.

Wayne State University made the biggest move in this week's poll, climbing five spots to No. 12. The Warriors gave Grand Valley State a run at the Michigan Intercollegiates, scoring 68 points to finish seven points behind the third-ranked Lakers. Rachelle Malette of Wayne State won the individual title by more than one minute.

USTFCCCA Division II Women's Cross Country rankings

1. Adams State
2. Western State
3. Grand Valley State
4. Cal State Los Angeles
5. Augustana
6. Chico State
7. Seattle Pacific
8. Wisconsin-Parkside
9. Missouri Southern
10. UC San Diego
11. Kutztown
12. Wayne State University
13. Nebraska-Kearney
14. Bloomsburg
15. Edinboro
16. North Dakota
17. Tampa
18. Southwest Baptist
19. Southern Indiana
20. Pittsburg State
21. Findlay
22. Stonehill
23. Harding
24. Alabama Huntsville
25. (tie) Abilene Christian
25. (tie) Minnesota State Moorhead