The Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) women's cross country team is set to begin the 2025 season with recognition in the NAIA Women's Cross Country Preseason Coaches' Top 25 Poll. The announcement, made on August 21, indicates that MVNU is among seven teams from the competitive Crossroads League to be included in the preseason rankings.
The teams joining MVNU in the poll include top-ranked Taylor University, Marian University at sixth place, Grace College at seventh, and Indiana Wesleyan University at eleventh. Additionally, both The University of Saint Francis and Huntington University are also receiving votes.
MVNU's performance follows a strong showing in the 2024 fall season. The university is a private institution located in Mount Vernon, Ohio, known for its commitment to academic excellence and spiritual growth. It offers education to nearly 2,100 students from various states and countries.
For more details on the coaches' poll, visit: https://www.naia.org/sports/wxc/2025-26/Releases/Top25-0-Preseason
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