INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- The Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) released its cross-country preseason polls on Tuesday, August 27th.  
 

The women's team places 13th with 33 points, only trailing Missouri – St. Louis (37) by 5 points. The Bearcats hold a 16 point cushion ahead of Upper Iowa (17).  

McKendree had two top five finishes for the women's team in the 2025 season, and they are looking to climb up the rankings as the season progresses.

They will compete in their first meet of the year September 5th at the Gabby Reuveni Invitational hosted by WashU.   

The full preseason poll is listed below.  

2026 GLCV Women's Cross Country Preseason Poll  

1. Lewis 196 (13) 

2. Southwest Baptist 152 (1) 

3. Maryville 129 

4. Illinois Springfield 126 

5. Drury 125 

6.Truman State 117 

7. Indianapolis 98  

8. Rockhurst 82  

9. Missouri S&T 77  

10. Quincy 60 

11. Lincoln 52 

12. Missouri – St. Louis 37 

13. McKendree 33 

14. Upper Iowa 17  

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