PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The Providence College women's cross country team is ranked 10th in the country, according to the NCAA Women's Cross Country Poll released on Monday, Aug. 30.

The Providence women's team concluded the 1998 season by finishing 14th at the NCAA Cross Country Championship. The women advanced to the NCAA Championship by capturing the 1998 Northeast Regional Championship.

The Friars will be led by junior Rachel Hixson (Media, Pa.). Last season, Hixson earned All-America accolades by placing 15th (17:20.32) at the NCAA Cross Country Championship.

The PC men's and women's cross country teams will open their seasons at the University of New Hampshire on Friday, September 3 at 3:00 p.m.

NCAA Women's Cross Country Poll

SCHOOL POINTS

1. Brigham Young (12) 299

2. Stanford 289

3. Arkansas 265

4. Villanova 255

5. Colorado 236

6. Wisconsin 234

7. Georgetown 219

8. Washington 210

9. North Carolina State 204

10. Providence 189

11. Michigan 170

12. Kansas State 165

13. Baylor 157

14. William & Mary 154

15. Northern Arizona 129

16. Arizona State 109

17. Boston College 96

18. Missouri 77

19. North Carolina 76

20. UCLA 61

21. Weber State 53

22. Notre Dame 51

23. Minnesota 37

24. Florida 35

25. Colorado State 28

( ) = first-place votes