Cyclone Women Climb in Coaches Poll, Men Remain No. 1

AMES, Iowa – Following an impressive showing at the Gans Creek Classic, the Iowa State women's cross country team climbed eight spots in the USTFCCCA coaches poll to No. 19. The men stayed in the top spot after a dominant team win in Columbia.

The Cyclone women finished seventh at Friday's meet with three top 20 individual finishers, including Mercyline Kirwa, Betty Kipkore and Maelle Porcher. All three runners finished the 6K race in under 20 minutes. Four of the Cyclones' top five finishers were freshmen and sophomores (Ruby Hughes, Sydney Morrell). Iowa State also moved up to No. 2 in the women's Midwest Region rankings, announced by the USTFCCCA on Monday afternoon.

The Iowa State men remained the nation's favorite after a decisive team victory at Gans Creek, posting 47 points to runner-up Virginia's 107. Joash Ruto led the Cyclone effort with a runner-up individual finish while the next four ISU runners (Sanele Masondo, Robin Kwemoi Bera, Rodgers Kiplimo, Meshack Kimutai) were also top 20 individually. All Cyclones finished in the top 75 and the average pace for the top five finishers was 22:51.0 for the 8K race, faster than all but eight individual finishers, per USTFCCCA.

Up Next

Following a three-week training block, Iowa State travels to Madison for the Nuttycombe Wisconsin Invitation on October 17. The women's 6K is set to begin at 10:30 a.m. with the men's 8K to follow at 11:10 a.m.

Cyclone Women Climb in Coaches Poll, Men Remain No. 1

Players Mentioned

Robin Kwemoi Bera

Ruby Hughes

Meshack Kimutai

Betty Kipkore

Rodgers Kiplimo

Mercyline Kirwa

Sanele Masondo

Sydney Morrell

Maelle Porcher

Joash Ruto

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Cyclone Women Climb in Coaches Poll, Men Remain No. 1

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Players Mentioned

Robin Kwemoi Bera

Ruby Hughes

Meshack Kimutai

Betty Kipkore

Rodgers Kiplimo

Mercyline Kirwa

Sanele Masondo

Sydney Morrell

Maelle Porcher

Joash Ruto

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