Spartans Hold Steady in Cross Country Poll
NEW ORLEANS, La. - The University of Tampa women's cross country team remained eighth in the nation after holding the same spot in the previous two US Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) NCAA II Polls.
The Spartans, who were ranked seventh in the initial poll, have competed in four races in the 2008 season. UT began the season with a first place performance among 11 teams at the UT Early Bird Classic.
Tampa then finished third at the University of Florida's Mountain Dew Invitational and second at the Florida State Invitational. Both races featured several NCAA Division I schools.
Most recently, UT finished fourth overall at the Disney Classic. The race featured 44 teams and 353 runners as UT was the top finisher among NCAA II teams.
The Spartans are back in action on Friday, October 25 at the Sunshine State Conference Championships. The race will be hosted by UT and will take place at Brandon Trails.