METAIRIE, La. — The Susquehanna University women's cross country team is ranked ninth in the latest U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Division III Mideast Region poll released on Sept. 23.

The top 10 poll puts Susquehanna behind (in order) The Johns Hopkins University, Messiah College, Dickinson College, Haverford College, Allegheny College, Grove City College, Gettysburg College and Swarthmore College and ahead of Ursinus College.

The Crusaders compete next at Williams College's Purple Valley Classic on Saturday, Sept. 27, at 12:45 p.m.