SDSU, NDSU Picked to Hoist 2024 #SummitXC Trophies

Polls Predict a Two-Way Race for Both Men's and Women's Titles

South Dakota State University (SDSU) and North Dakota State University (NDSU) are the early favorites to win the 2024 Summit League Cross Country Championships, according to a preseason poll of the league's coaches.

SDSU's men's team received eight of the nine first-place votes to earn the top spot in the poll, while NDSU's women's team was a unanimous choice to win the women's title.

SDSU Men's Team Preview

The Jackrabbits return four of their top five finishers from last year's team, including All-American Isaac Hanson.

Hanson, a junior, finished 10th at the NCAA Championships last year and is the favorite to win the individual title at the Summit League Championships.

NDSU Women's Team Preview

The Bison return all five of their top finishers from last year's team, including All-American Abby Diekman.

Diekman, a senior, finished 12th at the NCAA Championships last year and is the favorite to win the individual title at the Summit League Championships.

Other Contenders

Other teams that could contend for the Summit League titles include:

• University of Denver (men)
• University of North Dakota (men)
• University of South Dakota (men)
• Eastern Illinois University (women)
• Oral Roberts University (women)

Schedule

The 2024 Summit League Cross Country Championships will be held on Saturday, October 26, at the Blackridge Golf Course in Grand Forks, North Dakota.