September 19, 1998

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The Providence College men's cross country squad is ranked 14th in the country, according to the NCAA Men's Cross Country Preseason Poll released on Thursday, September 17. Providence concluded its season last year by finishing 16th at the NCAA Cross Country Championship.

The PC men's cross country team will return to action on September 26 at the Roy Griak Invitational in Minneapolis, Minn.

NCAA Men's Cross Country Poll

1. Stanford (12) 395

2. Arkansas (4) 386

3. Colorado 366

4. Oregon 345

5. Michigan 330

6. North Carolina State 320

7. Oklahoma State 287

8. Wisconsin 241

9. Michigan State 230

10. Washington State 229

11. Notre Dame 197

12. Weber State 193

13. William & Mary 185

14. PROVIDENCE 158

15. Iona College 128

16. Minnesota 121

17. Arizona 117

18. Montana 107

19. Iowa State 102

20. Georgetown 88

21. Washington 85

22. Princeton 78

23. Portland 72

24. Northern Arizona 65

25. James Madison 41