OXFORD, Ohio. - The Indiana University Kokomo women's cross country team is picked to finish fifth in the River States Conference in 2025, as announced by the league office Tuesday as part of the RSC Preseason Coaches' Poll. 

IU Kokomo collected 67 total points to sit fifth in the Preseason Poll, just four points back of fourth-place Midway. IU East brought in 99 total points and nine of 11 first-place votes, with second place Shawnee State totaling 90 points and one of two remaining first-place votes. Rio Grande finished third with 83 points and the final first-place vote.

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2025 RSC PRESEASON WOMEN's CROSS COUNTRY COACHES' POLL
1. IU East (99 points, 9 first place votes)
2. Shawnee State (90 points, 1 first place vote)
3. Rio Grande (83 points, 1 first place vote)
4. Midway (71 points)
5. IU Kokomo (67 points)
6. St. Mary-of-the-Woods (55 points)
7. IU Columbus (44 points)
8. Brescia (38 points)
9. WVU Tech (27 points)
10. Oakland City (21 points)
11. Kentucky Christian (10 points)

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