Men's and Women's Cross Country Tabbed Eighth and Twelfth, Respectively, in Pre-season Poll

8/15/2002

Cleveland, Ohio-The Marshall University men’s and women’s cross country teams have been tabbed eighth and twelfth, respectively, in the pre-season coaches poll released by the Mid-American Conference. Eastern Michigan was tabbed to win the men’s title while Toledo was picked to win the women’s crown.

Last season, the Thundering Herd men and women both finished ninth at the MAC Championships held in Ypsilanti, Mich.

On the men’s side, the Thundering Herd will be led by sophomore Craig Swisher who placed 23rd at the MAC Championships last season.

For the women, Marshall’s top returnee is junior Shelby Pride. Pride finished 28th at the MAC Championships last year.

2002 MAC Women's Cross Country Poll

1. Toledo
2. Ball State
3. Kent State
4. Miami
5. Central Michigan
6. Western Michigan
7. Akron
8. Ohio
9. Eastern Michigan
10t. Buffalo
10t. Bowling Green
12. Marshall
13. Northern Illinois

2002 MAC Men's Cross Country Poll
1. Eastern Michigan
2. Central Michigan
3. Miami
4. Kent State
5. Buffalo
6. Western Michigan
7. Ball State
8. Marshall
9t. Ohio
9t. Toledo
11. Bowling Green
12. Akron