Saturday, October 15, 2005

Macon, Ga. – In the fourth of five polls, Belmont maintains a stronghold on the top spot.

The Bruins captured eight of 11 possible first place votes on their way to accumulating 116 total points. ETSU continues to hang on to second place with 98 points, while Kennesaw State (97) jumped to third place over Campbell (84). Gardner-Webb (74) rounds out the top-5.

Currently ranked 11th in the NCAA South Region, the Bruins will compete at the Pre-NCAA Meet today. Meanwhile, Campbell will compete at the Winthrop Fall Classic, Gardner-Webb will run at the Appalachian Invitational, and Kennesaw State and UNF will compete at the Georgia State Invitational.

The Cross Country poll serves as the conference standings and is announced on the 1st and 15th of the month during the season. The poll consists of votes from all 11 head coaches.

The Atlantic Sun Cross Country Championship will be held Saturday, October 29, 2005. Campbell University will serve as host.