Oct. 7, 2002

COLLEGE PARK, Md. - As of Oct. 1, the Maryland women's cross country team has cracked the list of the top ten Division I programs in the Mid-Atlantic Region. This comes after several impressive finishes by the team, including a first place at the Covered Bridge Open and a second place showing at the Navy Invitational. By besting several of the region's high-ranking teams, the Terps have proven that they are indeed a force to contend with.

The NCAA Division I Mid-Atlantic Region women's cross country rankings is as follows:

1. Georgetown- 75 votes (5 of 5 first place votes)

2. Villanova- 69

3. Penn State- 66

4. West Virginia- 60

5. Princeton- 55

6. LaSalle- 50

7. Navy & Bucknell- 41 (tie)

9. Maryland- 35

10. Pennsylvania- 33

11. St. Joseph's- 27

12. Pittsburgh- 18

13. American- 16

14. Rutgers- 8

15. Duquesne- 7

Also receiving votes: St. Francis (Pa.)

The next poll will be released Tuesday, Oct. 8. Look for the Terps' finish at the Indiana State Invitational to be reflected in the rankings.