ROLLA, Mo. - The Great Lakes Valley Conference released its 2026 women's cross country preseason poll, with Missouri S&T selected to finish ninth in the conference. The Miners return a strong group of runners from last season and will look to build on that experience as they prepare for the upcoming campaign.

Grace Echevarria (Bayamon, PR/Papa Juan XXIII) returns after a consistent performance last season. Cameron Knudsen enters his third year as head coach. 

Missouri S&T opens its 2026 season by heading to Bolivar, Missouri for the Bearcat Invite on Sept. 5. Southwest Baptist University is set to host the meet. 
 

2026 GLVC WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY PRESEASON POLL

1. Lewis 169 (13)

2. Southwest Baptist 152 (1)

3. Maryville 129

4. Illinois Springfield 126

5. Drury 125

6. Truman State 117

7. Indianapolis 98

8. Rockhurst 82

9. Missouri S&T 77

10. Quincy 60

11. Lincoln 52

12. Missouri – St. Louis 37

13. McKendree 33

14. Upper Iowa 17

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