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Analysis of the 2002
NCAA Division I Women's Cross Country Coaches' Poll
by Mike Scott,
University of Rhode Island
Updated: September
5
For the sixth consecutive year, I am analyzing the Women's Division I
Coaches' Poll. Teams are listed according to their ranking in the current
edition of the FinishLynx/NCAA DIVISION I WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY NATIONAL
POLL, as conducted by the Women's Intercollegiate Cross Country Coaches'
Association.
Places listed in parentheses refer to finish place at the 2001 NCAA D-1
XC Championships at Furman University, unless otherwise noted. Performances
are from the 2001-02 year, unless otherwise noted. Performances at the
Foot Locker High School Cross Country Championships are denoted by "FL".
As always, I appreciate additions, corrections, and updates. Please send
them to me at [email protected]
TOP THIRTY TEAMS:
1. Brigham Young
Patrick Shane's BYU Cougars have won three NCAA crowns in the last five
years (97-99-01). BYU would appear to be in the driver's seat to win it
all, returning five of their seven -- a quintet that would have won last
year's meet by a large margin. Last year's individual fifth-placer finisher
Michaela Manova stepped it up in during track to win the steeple in an
NCAA record and should be considered an individual contender, while teammate
Jessie Kindschi claimed 7th. Lindsey Thomsen and Nan (nee Evans) Kennard
finished 23rd and 36th in 2001. Their fifth returnee, Amy Bair, finished
45th last year -- and the Cougars add a sub-34:00 10k runner in Devra
Vierkant, a 34:32 10k performer in Kristen Ogden, a 10:28 steepler in
Breanne Sandberg, and the junior national 1500 champ Kassi Anderson.
Meets: 9/27 Great Amer, 10/19 Pre-NCAAs, 11/1 MW Conf (BYU), 11/16 Mtn
Reg (NMex)
Returnees: Michaela Manova (5th, 148th '00; 9:18.49i, 9:45.94 s/c; steeplechase
champ; 8th ind 3k), Jessie Kindschi (7th, 28th '00 D-2; 34:32.48), Lindsey
Thomsen (23rd, 150th '00; 16:16.47; 33:58.20; 8th ind 5k; 16th 10k), Nan
(nee Evans) Kennard (36th, 152nd '00; 10:14.16s/c), Amy Bair (45th), Kassi
Anderson (WXC, 4:18.04, 1st USA Jr 1500), Devra Vierkant (16:16.97; 33:56.02),
Breanne Sandberg (10:28.87s/c), Kristen Ogden (34:32.28) Not returning
-- Sarah Taylor (24th, 94th '00, 55th '98),
Newcomer: Shalice Pugmire (4:56.62y)
2. Georgetown
The Hoyas return their entire squad that claimed team bronze in 2001.
Jill Laurendeau, Marni Kruppa, and Erin Sicher will lead Georgetown, with
US Junior national team member Nicole Lee and Amanda Pape also returning.
The Hoyas' trademark last fall was their very tight pack running.
Meets: 9/14 Dual w/ Yale, 9/27 Great Amer, 9/28 GWU, 10/5 Cowboy Jamboree,
10/19 Pre-NCAAs, 11/1 Big East (Boston), 11/16 Mid Atlantic Reg (TBD)
Returnees: Jill Laurendeau (14th; 4:22.64, 4:4.55iy), Marni Kruppa (37th,
28th '00, 127th '99; 16:10.03; 33:43.72), Erin Sicher (43rd; 4:23.26,
4:44.98iy), Amanda Pape (46th, 98th '00; 16:39.39), Nicole Lee (84th;
US World XC Team), Jodee Adams-Moore (112th), Colleen Kelly (145th, 143rd
'00)
Newcomers: Kim Malcolm (4:58.46), Meghan O'Neil (2:11.14), Danielle Rodgers
(2:10.86)
3. North Carolina State
North Carolina State pulled together an excellent team effort to claim
bridesmaid honors at Furman. Individual contender Kristin Price, 4th last
year and winner of the 10k during track, will lead the Woldpack and will
be joined up front by Megan Coombs (13th in '01). Josi Lauber, Diana Henderson,
and Erin Swain all return with NCAA meet experience, while former ACC
Freshman of the Year Jennifer Modliszewski is reportedly healthy after
struggling with injuries over the last couple years.
Meets: 9/6 - Notre Dame, 9/21 NCSt, 9/27 Great Amer, 10/19 Pre-NCAAs,
11/2 ACCs (Atlanta), 11/16 SE Reg (Furman)
Returnees: Kristin Price (4th; 9:20.11i, 15:35.67, 33:39.66; 10,000 champ),
Megan Coombs (13th; 203rd '99; 9:22.98i, 10:12.05s/c, 16:35.38; 9th s/c),
Josi Lauber (173rd), Diana Henderson (141st '00), Erin Swain (220th '00),
Janelle Vadnais, Jennifer Modliszewski (7th FL '97), Sara Graybill, Kara
Price, Ginger Wheeler, Beth Kraft
Newcomers: Renee Gunning (x-fer from Villanova, 103rd, 155th '00), Julia
Lucas (5:00.39y, 10:35.23y), Kristina Roth (16th FL), Amy Arnold (Ohio
Champ)
4. Stanford
Individual contender Lauren Fleshman leads the Cardinal as they attempt
to redeem themselves after a disappointing fifth-place team effort last
year at Furman. Fleshman, who finished third at last year's harrier championships,
went on to claim the indoor 3000 and outdoor 5000 titles. She's joined
by former Foot Locker champions Erin Sullivan and Sara Bei, as well as
former Foot Locker runner-ups Mariel Ettinger and Anita Siraki, and '01
All American Alicia Craig. In their season opener at Cal-Fullerton, Craig
and Bei tied for the win, while Malindi Elmore and Jeane Goff finished
3-4 about 30 seconds back. Siraki, Sullivan, and Ettinger finished 9-11-13,
about a minute behind the leaders; Fleshman apparently sat out this race.
Meets: 8/31 Cal-Fullerton, 9/28 Stanford Inv, 10/4 Notre Dame, 10/19 Pre-NCAAs,
11/2 Pac-10s (Pasadena), 11/16 West Reg (Stanford)
Returnees: Lauren Fleshman (3rd, 11th '00, 5th '99; 2nd '98 FL; 4:18.11,
9:07.45i, 15:35.59; '01 & '02 out 5000 champ, ind 3k champ), Alicia
Craig (28th; 20th '00 FL), Erin Sullivan (52nd, 25th '00, 7th '99; '97
& '98 FL Champ; '99 USA Jr Champ; 16:30.04, 34:10.32; 10th 10k), Sara
Bei (89th; '00 FL Champ; 4:22.98, 16:22.54; 12th out 5k; USA Jr 3k champ),
Mariel Ettinger (126th, 96th '00, 217th '99; 2nd '97 FL; 16:47.31), Jeane
Goff (10:22.46s/c), Anita Siraki (2nd '00 FL), Malindi Elmore (4:20.12,
4:39.88iy; 4th Mile)
Newcomers: Julie Allen (11th FL; 4:59.27y, 10:37.75y), Kristen Cohoon
(10:04.77), Yfa Kretzschmar (2:10.05, 5:01.95y)
5. Colorado
2000 NCAA Champ Colorado returns a seasoned core from last fall's eighth-place
squad and could make a run for the title. Molly Austin claimed 8th individually,
while Sara Gorton's 4th in the outdoor 5k shows that she's returned to
the form that garnered her an 8th-place finish at the 2000 harrier champs.
The Buffs struck it big in the recruiting department this year, signing
Foot Locker runner-up Erika Odlaug, '01 USA Junior champ Laura Zeigle,
and Laura's twin sister Jackie, 7th at last fall's Foot Locker meet. Foot
Locker runner up Odlaug finished 17th at the World XC championships in
March, but struggled with posterior tibialis tendonitis for the rest of
the spring and skipped the post-season June meets; the Boulder Daily Camera
notes that Odlaug might redshirt this season. Odlaug didn't compete at
the the 8/31 CU Time Trial, but the Zeigle twins finished just ahead of
the rest of the squad, including Christina Bolf, Natalie Florence, Gorton,
Tera Moody, and Austin.
Meets: 9/14 CSU Inv, 10/5 Rocky Mtn Shootout, 10/12 Tiger Inv, 10/19 Pre-NCAAs,
11/2 Big 12 (Mo), 11/9 Air Force Dual, 11/16 Mtn Reg (NMex)
Returnees: Molly Austin (8th; 16:16.10i, 33:43.11), Tera Moody (88th,
71st '00, 118th '99), Natalie Florence (100th; 16:21.41, 33:40.46), Sara
Gorton (8th '00; 4:21.77, 4:40.35iy; 15:51.55; 6th ind mile, 4th out 5k)
Newcomers: Erika Odlaug (2nd FL; 17th World XC; 10:35.13y), Laura Zeigle
(3rd '00 FL, '01 USA Jr Champ; 4:25.24, 9:39.14, 10:15.25y), Jackie Zeigle
(7th FL; 5:02.45y, 9:41.23), Christine Bolf
6. North Carolina
Despite individual contender Shalane Flanagan fading from 1st to 22nd
over the final half-mile at least year's meet, North Carolina still claimed
8th in the team standings and returns and excellent crew including Flanagan,
steeple bronze medallist Carol Henry, outdoor 800 champ Alice Schmidt,
and NCAA mile finalist Erin Donohue.
Returnees: Shalane Flanagan (22nd, 4th '00; '00 USA Jr Champ; 4:15.37,
4:38.43iy, 9:16.30i; 3rd ind Mile), Carol Henry (38th; 4:23.32, 9:23.79,
9:51.16s/c; 3rd s/c), Erin Donohue (60th; 4:20.72, 4:43.95iy; 10th ind
Mile), Liz Awtrey (185th, 65th '00, 55th '99; 10:29.10s/c, 16:42.41),
Victoria Jackson (99th '00; 2nd '99 FL), Alice Schmidt (out 800 Champ)
Newcomers: Jessica Perry (5:00.55y, 10:43.37y)
7. Yale
Yale returns six from the squad that finished 13th at last year's NCAA
harrier meet, including twins Kate and Laura O'Neil. Kate, 11th last year
at Furman, also finished 5th in the outdoor 5k, while Laura claimed third
in the 10k.
Meets: 9/14 Georgtown, 9/28 Iona MOC, 10/5 YHP (Yale), 10/11 NEs, 10/19
Pre-NCAAs, 11/1 HEPs (NYC), 11/16 NE Reg (NYC)
Returnees: Kate O'Neil (11th, 31st '00; 9:19.10i, 16:01.99; 5th out 5k,
9th ind 3k), Laura O'Neil (26th, 32nd '00; 33:39.14; 3rd 10k), Amanda
Brewster (146th, 154th '00), Melissa Wisner (169th), Alexandra Sawicki
(171st), Lindsay Mitchell (198th, 107th '00), Rebecca Hunter,
Newcomer: Julia Pudlin (10:01.87, 10:40.25y), Melissa Donais ('99 FL;
'02 Millrose Mile champ), Emily Vince, Hannah Oberman-Breindl, Katie Matlack
8. Boston College
Boston College -- sixth in 2001 -- returns an excellent group, including
Cate Guiney -- one of the favorites for last year's NCAA individual crown
until she got hurt after the Big East meet and missed regionals and nationals
-- sister Maggie, 10th and 13th in her last two NCAA harrier outings,
and USA Junior champ Maria Cicero, 16th in her collegiate debut.
Meets: 9/7 Central Conn, 9/13 New Hamp, 10/5 NCAA Preview, 10/11 NEs,
11/1 Big East (Boston), 11/16 NE Reg (NYC)
Returnees: Maggie Guiney (10th, 13th '00, 220th '99), Maria Cicero (16th;
USA Jr Champ; 16:13.55i; 33:53.86), Julie Spolidoro (107th, 120th '00;
'00 US World XC Team16:43.01), Jennifer Kramer (119th, 97th '00), Jennifer
Donovan (183rd; 10:32.64s/c), Cate Guiney (34th '00, 167th '99)
Newcomers: Laurel Burdick (22nd FL; 4:43.25, 10:01.49)
9. Arkansas
Arkansas finished 17th at last fall's NCAA meet, but returns six runners
from last year's squad as well as '99 bronze medallist Lilli Kleinmann
who redshirted last fall.
Meets: 9/7 Fayetteville, 9/14 Aztec, 9/21 Southern Stampede, 9/27 Great
Amer, 10/5 NCAA Preview, 10/19 Chile Pepper, 11/4 SEC (Florida), 11/16
South Reg (Baylor)
Returnees: Lilli Kleinmann (10th '00, 3rd '99), Andriena Byrd (49th; 4:23.05,
9:23.54i, 16:44.87), Christin Wurth (62nd, 84th '00, 104th '99; 4:16.80;
4:44.95i, 16:30.05), Penny Splichal (75th; 34:33.99), Londa Bevins (178th,
245th '00; 4:18.85, 10:34.21s/c), Michelle Hurn (197th), Alison Zeinner
(216th, 231st '00)
Newcomers: Maureen Scott (4:56.7y, 10:48y), Jessie Gordon (OK XC champ)
10. Notre Dame
Notre Dame was one of the break through teams in 2001 and thanks to the
addition of two Foot Locker finalists should contend for top ten honors
at NCAAs. Lauren King, 27th last fall, is Notre Dame's top returnee, but
may be challenged by newcomer Mollie Huddle, 4th at the Foot Locker meet
and ran 9:21.37 for 3k and 10:01.08 for two miles. Foot Locker finalist
Stephanie Madia also joins the squad.
Meets: 9/6 adidas Inv (ND), 9/20 National Catholic, 9/28 Central Collegiates,
10/4 Notre Dame, 10/19 Pre-NCAA, 11/2 Big East, 11/16 Great Lakes Reg
(W. Lafayette, Ind)
Returnees: Lauren King (27th; 4:16.85, 4:44.60iy; 6th 1500), Megan Johnson
(130th), Jen Handley (131st; 16:28.55), Jennifer Fibuch (154th), Christi
Arnerich (193rd), Muffy Schmidt (222nd)
Newcomers: Molly Huddle (4th FL; 4:27.04, 4:47.24y, 9:21.37, 10:01.08y),
Stephanie Madia (23rd FL; 4:58.48y, 10:57.33y)
11. Duke
Duke was a major winner in the recruiting wars this year, adding Foot
Locker finalists Laura Stanley (5th at Foot Locker) and Sally Meyerhoff
(12th FL), as well as California prep 3200 champ Clara Horowitz and Cal
prep mile champ Shannon Rowbury. This standout quartet joins Sheila Agrawal,
who is returning to Duke's lineup after redshirting last fall's harrier
season. One blow to Duke, however, was Foot Locker third-place finisher
-- and Duke frosh -- Natasha Roetter's decision to not run in college.
Returnees: Sheila Agrawal (7th '00, 28th '99; '00 USA World XC Team; 16:29.54),
Lisa Nagorny (211th '00), Laura Schmid (222nd '00), Allison Hofmann (237th
'00), Paige Miller (9:38), Paris Edwards (17:11), Phebo Ko (36:19), Meghan
Leon, Heidi Hullinger
Newcomers: Clara Horowitz (4:52.62y, 9:41.90, 10:34.81y), Sally Meyerhoff
(2:13.53, 4:36.22, 10:30.51y), Shannon Rowbury (2:08.74, 4:52.70y, 9:38.41),
Laura Stanley (5th FL; 5:00.03y, 10:36.64y), Elizabeth Wort (10:53.63y),
Caroline Bierbaum (9th NE FL); Not competing -- Natasha Roetter (3rd FL;
10:24.03iy)
12. Michigan State
The Spartans finished 11th in South Carolina last year. Michelle Carson
and Jamie Kryzminski lead six returning members of last year's NCAA squad.
Meets: 9/20 Spartan Inv, 9/28 Griak, 10/19 Pre-NCAAs, 11/2 Big Ten, 11/16
Great Lakes (W. Lafayette, Ind)
Returnees: Michelle Carson (34th; 16:38.22, 34:11.96), Jamie Kryzminski
(106th; 16:38.25, 33:58.89; 7th 10k), Katie Anderson (116th), Natalie
Stein (147th), Cindy Durocher (208th, 62nd '99), Sarah Pepera (10:33.71s/c)
Newcomers: Megan Radermacher (2:14.42), Michelle Rafferty (11:00.70y),
Brittany Ballard
13. Northern Arizona
The Lumberjacks finished 12th in 2001. NCAA steeple runner-up Ida Nilsson
leads Northern Arizona.
Returnees: Ida Nilsson (12th; 9:10.48i; 9:49.94s/c, 15:51.71), Jinny Hanfan
(63rd; 10:25.23), Erika Edwards (143rd), Jamie Herman (187th)
Newcomers: Johanna Nilsson (4:17), Emily Geneste (France, 17:11), Estelle
Brose (France, 2:08, 4:34), Natalie Rogers (49th '01 World Jr XC)
14, Providence
Perennial top-10 Providence returns several from their '01 squad, as well
as two more with NCAA experience. Rosin McGettigan and former All-American
Heather Cappello should lead the Friars.
Meets: 9/6 New Hampshire, 9/14 Dartmouth, 9/28, Griak, 10/11 NEs, 11/1
Big East (Boston), 11/16 NE Reg (NYC)
Returnees: Rosin McGettigan (53rd, 145th '00, 139th '99; 4:42.95iy, 10:08.24s/c;
8th s/c), Deirdre Byrne (114th; 4:18), Emer O'Shea (157th), Lisa Cappello
(196th, 180th '00), Mary Cullen (214th; 16:44.73), Emily Tallen (102nd
'00, 234th '99), Heather Cappello (29th '99, 154th '98)
15. UCLA
The Bruins finished 21st at Furman. Lori Mann, Jenna Timinsky, and Alejandra
Barrientos led UCLA to a runner-up finish behind Stanford at their season
opener, with the trio finishing 45-55 seconds behind Stanford's Craig
and Bei.
Returnees: Carolyn Shea (123rd), Alejandra Barrientos (125th), Valerie
Flores (127th), Lena Nilsson (135th; 2:03.88, 4:09; 4:38.88iy, NCAA 1500
champ), Elaine Canchola (174th), Lori Mann (190th), Burgess
Newcomers: Ashley Caldwell (2:09.49, 4:55.71y), Jenna Timinsky (2:09.48)
16. Virginia
The Cavaliers finished 9th in 2001, but were hard hit by graduation.
Returnees: Megan McGarvey (96th), Jolene Hampson (219th), Melanie Matthews
(10:13.31s/c, 16:45.54), Dawn Cleary (10:03s/c)
Newcomers: Delany Moje (4:58.21y), Kara Scanlin (10:27.25y)
17. Minnesota
The Gophers finished 25th at last year's NCAA meet and return four of
last year's top five runners.
Meets: 9/7 Mn Intrasquad, 9/14 OZ Memorial, 9/28 Griak, 10/5 Iowa State,
10/19 Pre-NCAAs, 11/3 Big Ten (W. Lafayette, Ind), 11/16 MW Reg (Ill St)
Returnees: Darja Vasiljeva (86th, 46th '00), Lisa Dyer (111th), Laura
Bjork (133rd), Krista Anderson (186th, 227th '00), Anita Menden (213th,
165th '00)
Newcomers: Carly Emil (4:55, 10:37), Jenny Hess (2x Mn A XC champ), Emily
Brown ('01 Wisc XC runner-up), Amy Lindner (SD champ)
18. Colorado State
The Rams claimed 20th last year at Furman.
Meets: 8/31 CSU open, 9/6 Wyoming, 9/14 CSU Inv, 9/27 Great Amer, 10/5
NCAA Preview, 11/1 MW Conf (BYU), 11/16 Mtn Reg (NMex)
Returnees: Katherine Yemm (80th, 156th '00; 4:44.14iy), Jennifer Kintzley
(129th, 127th '00), Kim Leal (141st, 174th '00; 34:55.03), Colleen Blair
(150th), Marget Larson (215th, 131st '00; 10:16.67s/c), L. Kwiatkowski
(221st)
Newcomers: Michelle Carman (x-fer from Boise St; 16:52), Brittany Saunders
(2:14, 5:07, 11:08 at altitude)
19. Arizona State
The Sun Devils finished 23rd in 2001 at Furman, but were hit hard by graduation.
Returnees: Jen Hurbis (194th), Desiree Davila (205th), Cody Sohn
Newcomers: Jenny Aldridge (4:51.88y, 10:51.43y), Amy Hastings (9:53.1
3k), Laughlin
20. Marquette
Marquette finished 15th last year at Furman.
Returnees: Susan Barth (70th; 68th '00), Brianna Dahm (51st; 107th '00),
Jessie Swan (149th, 209th '00), Jackie Swan (151st), Audrey Schlits (201st,
221st '00)
21. Texas A&M
The Aggies return standouts Mellissa Gulli, Andrea Bookout, and four others
from their 18th-place 2000 NCAA squad; the Aggies finished 4th in their
region in '01 despite redshirting three of their top five returnees. Gulli
won the 8/31 Aggie Alumni challenge.
Meets: 9/21 Sundodger, 10/5 Murray Keating, 10/12 Texas A&M Inv, 10/19
Pre-NCAAs, 11/02 Big 12s (Mo), 11/16 South Central Reg (Baylor)
Returnees: Mellissa Gulli (22nd '00; 9:24.96i, 16:13.75i; 2nd ind 5k),
Andrea Bookout (26th '00), Jennifer Whatley (190th '00; 9:50), Sarah Steadman
(191st '00), Kayci Waters (213th '00), Budija (9:50)
Newcomers: Meredith Crane (4:42.48, 10:58.27y), Landra Stewardson (10:58.59y)
22. Villanova
'Nova finished 24th at Furman.
Returnees: Kalin Toedesbusch (95th; 16:46.64), Rebecca Mitchell (110th,
140th '00; 4:23.01), Carre Joyce (180th, 202nd '00), Iona Parusheva (209th)
Newcomer: Liz Gesel (19th FL; 4:58.42y)
23. Cornell
Cornell finished 30th at the 2001 NCAA meet.
Meets: 9/14 Army, 9/28 Iona MOC, 10/5 LaSalle, 10/19 Pre-NCAAs, 11/1 HEPs
(NYC), 11/16 NE Reg (NYC)
Returnees: Jessica Parrott (156th), Carlan Gray (159th), Christine Diaz
(166th), Kari Haus (168th), Amber McGown (170th)
Newcomers: Christy Planer (4:58.61y, 11:03.52y)
24. Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech's Renee Metivier was the surprise of the season, claiming
runner-up honors at the NCAA finals and leading her team to a 26th-place
finish. However, she struggled a bit during the spring with compartment
syndrome in her left calf, had surgery on June 7, and missed six weeks
of training. If she doesn't redshirt, then she may not debut until the
conference championships.
Returnees: Renee Metivier (2nd, 123rd '00; 9:22.09i, 10:12.85s/c, 16:10.71i),
Katie Griffin (104th; 33:57.12), Amy Dock (16:37), Neta Ezer (17:23),
Eboni Crosby
Newcomer: Carley Matthews (30thFL)
25. Arizona
The Wildcats will be hard pressed to repeat last year's 4th-place team
finish after graduating NCAA individual champ Tara Chaplin and three others
as well as the retirement of Arizona mentor Dave Murray. However Beth
Hodge, 32nd in 2001, returns to lead Arizona.
Returnees: Beth Hodge (32nd, 243rd '00; 16:15.91), Kim Bates (77th, 199th
'00, 225th '99; 35:00.53), Nicole Gurnicz (138th, 183rd '00)
Newcomers: Steen, Sears
26. Columbia
The Lions return everyone from a team that finished 22nd in 2001.
Meets: 9/14 Fordham, 9/21 S. Conn, 9/28 Griak, 10/4 Mets, 10/19 Pre-NCAAs,
11/1 HEPs (NYC), 11/16 (NYC)
Returnees: Caitlin Hickin (20th, 90th '00; 16:32.66), Melissa Stellato
(152nd, 164th '00), Loretta Kilmer (163rd), Trish Nolan (165th; 16:45.50),
Laurel Gordon (184th), Lauren Harrison (191st, 136th '00)
Newcomers: Hilary Bontz (2:14.29), Elizabeth Carey (4:42.95, 10:03.29),
Lisa Stublic (10:58.16y)
27. Toledo
Toledo is looking for their first ever team appearance at the NCAA meet.
Steepler Brian Shook leads the squad.
Meets: 9/7 Detroit, 9/20 Michigan St, 9/28 Griak, 10/11 All Ohio, 10/19
Pre-NCAAs, 10/25 Eastern Mich, 11/2 MAC, 11/16 Great Lakes Regional (W.
Lafayette, Ind)
Returnees: Briana Shook (64th; 9:58.97s/c, 16:22.17), Petra Teveli (9:46.35,
17:04.02, 35:30.85), Sara Vergote (10:31.57s/c, 17:04.23), Jessica Kraft
(4:30.85, 9:56.52), Emily Gora (10:14.89, 17:47.13).
Newcomers: Chris Tye (R-Fr., Paeroa, New Zealand, 10:06.80, 17:00.32,
35:52.70); Monika Spinger (9:58.55, 17:20.12, 36:11.89); Erica Moriarty
(2:14.2, 5:02.21y, 11:02.3m); Ebba Stenbeck (R-Fr., Norkkoping, Sweden,
9:50.64, 10:52.12s/c, 18:06.10).
28. Southwest Missouri State
The Bears return their entire lineup from the squad that claimed 4th at
the 2001 Midwest regional.
Returnees: Allen, Daro, Kuklenski, Owens, Schafluetzel, Sitton
Newcomer: Ashley Sanders (Mo champ)
29. James Madison University
JMU is looking for a berth out of one of the nation's toughest regions.
30. Weber State
Weber finished 5th in the competitive Mountain Region last fall and return
their entire squad.
OTHER TEAMS RECEIVING VOTES:
31. Penn State
The Nittany Lions finished 5th at the Mid Atlantic regional in 2001 and
return Michelle Wale.
Returnees: Michelle Wale
31. Wisconsin
The Badgers are looking to qualifying for NCAAs after missing their first
ever NCAA championships last fall.
Returnees: Liz Reusser (112th '00; 16:42.85), Michelle Lilienthal (113th
'00), Hilary Edmondon (161st '00; 4:22.33), Leslie Patterson (193rd '00),
Linsey Blaisdell
Newcomer: Michaela Courtney (2:13.96, 4:52.70y)
33. Washington
The Huskies lost Lisa Gibbs to transfer, but return five with NCAA cross
experience from a squad that claimed 14th last season. Newcomers Alison
Tubbs and Laura Hodgson should strengthen Washington's lineup.
Meets: 9/7 Emerald City, 9/21 Sundodger, 10/4 Notre Dame, 10/5 Willamette,
10/19 Pre-NCAAs, 11/2 Pac-10s (Pasadena), 11/16 West Reg (Palo Alto)
Returnees: Kate Bradshaw (105th, 89th '00, 128th '99; '00 USA World XC
Team; 34:20.86), Jamie Gibbs (113th), Courtney Inman (200th; 2:06.46,
4:17.53, 10th 1500), Kate Spigel (202nd, 249th '00), Camille Connelly
(235th), Laura Halvorsen
Newcomers: Alison Tubbs (Great Amer champ), Laura Hodgson (10:49.20y),
Molly Wise (x-fer from Colorado)
34. South Florida
South Florida finished 31st at Furman last fall.
Returnees: Kristy Fuller (115th, 215th '00, 238th '99; 16:47.08), Christa
Benton (210th)
Newcomer: Jessica Hellender (31st FL; 10:59.55y)
35. Boston University
BU finished 16th at Furman in 2001.
Meets: 9/13 NU, SUNY-Albany (Boston), 9/28 Iona MOC, 10/11 NEs, 11/2 Amer
East (Boston), 11/16 NE Reg (NYC)
Returnees: Sherida Bird (148th; 4:24, 9:26), Bolpar Vinh (175th, 80th
'00, 99th '99; 5:04y, 9:59); Dina Mijuskovic (4:36, 9:56); Charlotee Coffey
(4:36, 9:52)
Newcomer: Jessica Iannacci (11:02.4y)
36. Baylor
Returnees: Thornhill (Big 12 10,000 champ), Dixon, Bennett, Vacek
Newcomers: Marvin (10:51), Cornelius (Tx 3A Champ)
36. Oklahoma State
OK State claimed 18th at Furman last year.
Returnees: Marie Nilsson (61st), A. Lindquist (158th), Valentina Medina
(162nd), Janine Brown (220th), C. Clifford (229th)
38. William & Mary
Returnees: Cheryl Bauer (9:33.92, 16:37.60), Alison Henderson (10:29.83s/c;
16:53.25, 34:25.77), Maura McMahon (9:51.05, 17:01.25, 34:43.77), Emily
Halm (9th '00 SE reg), Laura Toscani (40th '00 SE Reg)
Newcomers: Julia Cathcart (28th FL; 4:32.36, 4:54.71y, 10:51.07y), Lauren
Heron (2:13.25, 4:38.73, 4:57.90y), Karen Pulliman ('00 MD XC champ, 10:17
'01, returning from heel surgery), Kristyn Shiring (2nd VA AAA 3200, 10:59)
39. La Salle
The defending Atlantic 10 champs return everyone from a squad that finished
4th in the Mid Atlantic last fall.
39. Texas
The 'Horns finished 28th at Furman last fall.
Returnees: Erin Sims (142nd; 4:20.37), Talis Apud-Martinez (153rd), Justine
Boulin (179th), Sarah Doyle (226th)
39. Cal-Santa Barbara
Katie Appenrodt returns to lead UC Santa Barbara.
Returnees: Katie Appenrodt (81st)
42. Tennessee
The Lady 'Vols return Sharon Dickie and gain Foot Locker finalists Felicia
Guilford and Mindy Sullivan.
Returnees: Sharon Dickie (136th)
Newcomers: Felicia Guilford (6th FL; 8th USA Jr; 10:31.95y); Mindy Sullivan
(17th FL)
43. Michigan
The Wolverines are hoping for a berth into this year's NCAA championships
after failing to qualify in 2001.
OTHER TEAMS:
Darmouth
Meets: 9/14 Dartmouth Inv, 9/28 Iona MOC, 10/5 Keene St, 10/11 NEs, 10/19
Pre-NCAAs, 11/1 HEPs (NYC), 11/16 NE Reg (NYC)
Returnees: Jesse Allen-Young (140th), Nicole Kelleher (182nd), Kristen
Ettensohn (199th), Cecily Garber (206th)
Newcomer: Megan Olds (2:13.3)
Kansas State
Returnees: Amy Mortimer (19th, 6th '00, 12th '99; 4:16.48, 9:09.99i, 15:52.99;
4th ind 3k)
Newcomers: Erin Mortimer (4:57.35y, 10:47.88y)
Princeton
Returnees: Emily Kroshus (124th)
Newcomers: Meredith Lambert (10:13.80, 10:54.06y), Jordan Wagenseller
(2:13.55)
Rhode Island
Returnees: Heidi Westerling (16:40.41, 35:19.69)
Newcomers: Emily Anderson (4:58.17y, 10:30.37; NE out mile champ), Kristen
Coon (10th FL NE; 10:08.72i), Jamie Sweeney (6:53.54 2k s/c, 10:24.63,
AOC s/c champ), Lindsay Vieira (10:07.57, 10:49.37i; NE ind 2-mile champ)
Wake Forest
The Demon Deacons are bolstered by Washington transfer Lisa Gibbs and
redshirt frosh Jill Miller, who will join '01 individual qualifier Anne
Bersagel. Bersagel and Miller finished 1-2 at the 8/30 Mountaineer Open,
with five other Deacons among the top nine finishers.
Meets: 9/14 Wake Forest, 9/28 Iona MOC, 10/19 Pre-NCAAs, 11/2 ACC (Atlanta),
11/16 SE Reg (Furman)
Returnees: Anne Bersagel (57th; 16:40.43), Jill Miller (9:37.72; 2nd USA
Jr 3000), Risa Rutland
Newcomer: Lisa Gibbs (x-fer from Washington; 35th; 34:34.79), Anna Sherman
(x-fer from Layfette College), Erin Franklin (10:03.24, 10:43.77y)
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