The Mountain West released their cross country preseason poll and both the Boise State men’s and women’s teams were picked to finish second in a vote by the league’s head coaches. Colorado State was picked to win on the men’s side, and the New Mexico women were picked to capture what would be their ninth-straight conference title.
The Bronco men received 43 points and one first-place vote Last year the Broncos took third at the conference championships, finishing behind second-place Colorado State and the champions, Air Force.
The Boise State women’s squad collected 92 points and two first-place votes. The Women took second place.
Boise State will compete in their first meet of the season on Saturday, Sept. 3 when they travel to Logan, Utah for the Aggie Invitational.
Men's Preseason Poll (first-place votes in parentheses)
1. Colorado State (5) - 46
2. Boise State (1) - 43
3. Air Force (1) - 40
4. New Mexico - 31
5. Wyoming - 23
6. Utah State - 19
7. San Jose State - 12
8. Fresno State - 10
Women's Preseason Poll (first-place votes in parentheses)
1. New Mexico (9) - 99
2. Boise State (2) - 92
3. Colorado State - 79
4. Air Force - 67
5. Wyoming - 63
6. Utah State - 56
7. Nevada - 53
8. San Jose State - 30
9. Fresno State - 27
10. San Diego State - 20
11. UNLV - 19
