The North Dakota State men's cross country team is ranked 14th in the Midwest Region in the latest regional rankings released by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) this week.
 
The Midwest Region includes all Division I schools in a nine-state area comprised of Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma and South Dakota.
 
The Bison men moved into the rankings following a strong performance at the Bradley Pink Classic on Oct. 14, taking seventh place out of 35 teams in the meet.
 
NDSU will race next at the Summit League Championships in Grand Forks, N.D., on Oct. 29.
 
USTFCCCA Midwest Region Rankings – Men
 
1. Oklahoma State
2. Tulsa
3. Iowa State
4. South Dakota State
5. Loyola-Chicago
6. Wichita State
7. Illinois
8. Drake
9. Bradley
10. Kansas State
11. Missouri
12. Iowa
13. Kansas
14. North Dakota State
15. Minnesota