IRVING, Texas – The Charlotte 49ers men's cross-country team finish ranked third in the Conference USA preseason poll, while the women are picked to finish fifth in the league, the conference announced on Wednesday.
"Preseason rankings are a good indicator of what programs have returning and coming in as far as newcomers," head coach Joseph Lynn said. "Come championship season, rankings won't matter and hopefully we're a team who is ready to compete for a Conference USA title."
Middle Tennessee earned six first-place votes, claiming the top-spot on the selected as the men's side, while two-time defending conference champion UTEP finished second in voting with four first-place votes.