Union Women’s Cross Country Slotted at No. 12 in AAC Preseason Poll

Barbourville, Ky. – The Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) released its 2025 Women's Cross Country Preseason Coaches' Poll, with Union Commonwealth University earning a twelfth-place ranking out of fifteen teams, totaling 53 points.

Under the direction of coach Chris Jelks, the Bulldogs hold the same position as in their previous preseason ranking.

AAC Women's Cross Country Preseason Poll

School (First-Place Votes) – Total Voting Points

1. Milligan (12) - 194

2. Montreat (1) - 183

3. SCAD Atlanta - 169

4. Reinhardt - 152

5. Brenau - 140

6. Truett McConnell - 123

7. Columbia - 115

8. Bryan - 112

9. Tennessee Wesleyan - 90

10. Columbia International - 73

11. Spartanburg Methodist - 58

12. Union Commonwealth - 53

13. Pikeville - 44

14. Johnson - 34

15. Bluefield - 20

The Bulldogs will kick off the 2025 regular season on Friday, Aug. 29, at the BCCC Cross Country Jamboree.

To view the AAC's full release, click here.