Men’s Cross Country Receiving Votes in NAIA Rankings
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – After a strong start to the 2025 season, the Mount Vernon Nazarene University men's cross country team is receiving votes in the first regular season Men's Cross Country Top 25.
MVNU most recently competed in the All-Ohio Meet on September 5 against a stacked field of opponents from all athletics divisions. MVNU placed 10th overall and was third amongst NAIA schools. For the second consecutive race, the men broke the school record for total team time.
MVNU joins No. 2 Indiana Wesleyan University, No. 5 Taylor University, No. 6 Marian University, No. 7 Spring Arbor University, and No. 21 Goshen College as the other Crossroads League teams in the rankings.
For the full coaches' poll, click HERE.
Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a private, four-year, intentionally Christian teaching university for traditional age students, graduate students, and working adults. With a 327-acre main campus in Mount Vernon, Ohio, MVNU emphasizes academic excellence, spiritual growth, and service to community and church. MVNU offers an affordable education both in-seat and online to nearly 2,100 students from 33 states and 26 foreign countries.