INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- The Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) released its cross-country preseason polls on Tuesday, August 25th.  

McKendree's men's cross-country team find themselves with 27 points in the eleventh position, above Quincy (13). The Bearcats only trail the 10th position, Missouri – St. Louis (32), by a 5-point margin.  

The previous season, McKendree had three top five finishes and look to start the season with momentum.  

The first meet for the Bearcats will be September 5th at the Gabby Reuveni Invitational hosted by WashU. 

The full poll is listed below.  

2026 GLVC Men's Cross Country Preseason Poll 

1. Lewis 121 (11) 

2. Missouri S&T 105 (1) 

3. Illinois Springfield 100 

4. Drury 94  

5. Indianapolis 82  

6. Southwest Baptist 68  

7. Rockhurst 63  

8.  Maryville 48  

9. Truman State 39  

10. Missouri – St. Louis 32 

11. McKendree 27  

12. Quincy 13  

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