NEW ORLEANS, La. – Oakland University Women's Cross Country entered the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) NCAA Division I Great Lakes Regional Poll following the team's performance in Ohio.

The Golden Grizzlies emerged at 13th in the region according to coaches in the area as the only Horizon League squad on the top 15 list. The list features Notre Dame at the top out of the ACC while Michigan and Wisconsin hold second and third, respectively. 

The Oakland women are now 1-1 against ranked opponents with the win coming head-to-head against Dayton and the loss to Ohio State at the Mike Baumer XC Classic in Dayton.

Both OU XC teams will be in action this Friday, September 16 in Bowling Green, Ohio for the Mel Brodt Collegiate Open.

2022 Week #1 – September 12th

1. Notre Dame
2. Michigan
3. Wisconsin
4. Michigan State
5. Ohio State
6. Toledo
7. Indiana
8. Butler
9. Purdue
10. Miami (Ohio)
11. Ohio
12. Central Michigan
13. Oakland
14. Dayton
15. Western Michigan