NASHVILLE – On Aug. 27^th, the NCAA announced the results of their USTFCCCA NCAA Division I Women's Cross Country National Coaches' Poll, in which the Bisons ranked 11^th.
 
Lipscomb Women's Cross Country finished the 2023 season in 11^th place and opens the season without missing a beat. The Bisons received 206 points to solidify their ranking between the Tennessee Volunteers (214) and the Alabama Crimson Tide (194).
 
In addition to their national ranking, Lipscomb placed 4^th in the South Region in the 2024 NCAA DI Women's Cross Country Regional Preseason Rankings, moving up a spot from the previous season. The rankings in this category are determined by a member coach in each region, whose job it is to weigh the strengths of returning teams.
 
Last year the Lipscomb women's cross country team had a historic season. The Bisons won the ASUN Championship by an astounding 59 points, totaling 15 points to earn their 10^th ASUN Conference Championship title. In the post-season, Lipscomb finished 11^th overall at the NCAA Division I Women's Cross Country National Championships.
 
The Men's Cross Country team made an appearance of their own in the poll, ranking 6^th in the 2024 NCAA DI Men's Cross Country Regional Preseason Rankings. Last season, the Bisons finished 3^rd at the ASUN Conference Championship and 5^th at the NCAA Regional Championship.
 
The 2024 Regional Championships is scheduled to take place on November 15^th. Afterward, the NCAA DI Cross Country Championships will be held on November 23^rd at the Zimmer Championship Course in Madison, Wisconsin.