NEW ORLEANS, La.- The Augusta University women's and men's cross country teams are both in the top-10 NCAA Division II Southeast Regional rankings, released by the U.S Track and Field Cross Country Coaches Association on Tuesday afternoon.
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The Augusta men have remained in the No. 2 slot for four weeks in a row. Wingate University remains in first, while conference foe Flagler is in third place.
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The women's cross country team moved into the top-10 rankings for the first time this season – making the jump to 8
th place.
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Regional Rankings are determined subjectively by a single member coach in each respective region. The regional representative is tasked with weighing returning teams' strength with current season results (if applicable) in determining a rank-order of squad potential. Only USTFCCCA member programs are eligible to receive a ranking. Teams with provisional status within the region may be ranked.
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On the Horizon for the Jaguars
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Augusta will play host for the Peach Belt Conference Championships November 5
th. The men's 8K race is slated for 9:00 a.m. The women's 5K race follows at 10:15 a.m.
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Wingate University is hosting the 2022 NCAA Division II Southeast Regional cross country meet Saturday, Nov. 19 at the WU Cross Country Facility. NCAA officials made the change, moving the site from McAlpine Creek Park in Charlotte to the University's 540-acre campus in Eastern Union County.
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Championship information
NCAA Division II Southeast Regional XC meet / Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022
Wingate University (host), Wingate, N.C.
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Men's 10K race – 10 a.m.
Women's 6K race – 11:15 a.m.
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Regional Championships Saturday is set for Saturday, November 19.
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