NEW ORLEANS, La. – The University of Colorado Colorado Springs cross country programs remained steady in the latest U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) NCAA Division II rankings, as both the Mountain Lion men's and women's teams held their positions in the Week 3 national and South Central Region rankings. The UCCS women collected 189 points to remain No. 7 nationally, while the men stayed at No. 13 with 142 points.
The Mountain Lions also maintained their spots in the USTFCCCA South Central Region rankings, with the women holding at No. 4 and the men remaining at No. 6.
Both UCCS squads have been idle since competing on Sept. 19 and will return to action this weekend.
The men's team will compete at the Lewis Crossover in Romeoville, Ill., on Saturday, Oct. 10. The Mountain Lions will race an 8k beginning at 8:45 a.m. (MT).
The women's team will compete at the DII Pre-Nationals meet in Lawrence, Kan., on Sunday, Oct. 11. The women's 6k race is scheduled to begin at 9:15 a.m. (MT).
2026 USTFCCCA NCAA Division II National Rankings
| Week |
Men |
Women |
| Sept. 2 (Preseason) |
No. 17 |
No. 7 |
| Sept. 16 (Week 1) |
No. 16 |
No. 7 |
| Sept. 30 (Week 2) |
No. 13 |
No. 7 |
| Oct. 8 (Week 3) |
No. 13 |
No. 7 |
2026 USTFCCCA South Central Region Rankings
| Week |
Men |
Women |
| Sept. 1 (Preseason) |
No. 7 |
No. 4 |
| Sept. 15 (Week 1) |
No. 6 |
No. 4 |
| Sept. 29 (Week 2) |
No. 6 |
No. 4 |
| Oct. 6 (Week 3) |
No. 6 |
No. 4 |
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As a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, the University of Colorado Colorado Springs competes in 14 varsity sports in NCAA Division II intercollegiate athletics.
