With the “banner” season for Canadian U Sports activities cross nation simply across the nook, the highest ladies’s groups throughout the nation are starting to zero in on their respective convention titles as they gear up for the 2024 U Sports activities Championships on Nov. 9 in Kelowna, B.C.
Right here’s a reminder of how our rankings work: if a staff wins, they may climb the rankings. If a staff loses, they slide. As a bonus, we’ve highlighted a few athletes to look at of their respective conferences, and, in fact, predicted which staff will likely be victorious in every area.
2024 ladies’s U Sports activities cross nation mid-season energy rankings
10. UBC Okanagan Warmth (CanWest) -2
9. Queen’s Gaels (OUA) +1
8. McMaster Marauders (OUA) +1
7. Guelph Gryphons (OUA) -1
6. McGill Martlets (RSEQ) -1
5. Sherbrooke Vert et Or (RSEQ) +2
4. St. Francis Xavier X-Girls (AUS) -1
3. Victoria Vikes (CanWest) +1
2. UBC Thunderbirds (CanWest) -1
1. Western Mustangs (OUA) +1
Even after we’ve settled into the cross-country season, the commotion within the standings is way from over. This week, each college is swapping spots with one other–even the seemingly unshakeable high three. The Western Mustangs take the highest spot after prevailing on the 8-Kay Marauder Invitational at Kay Drage Park in Hamilton on Oct. 11. The reigning OUA champions scored 37 factors, taking seven of the highest 13 spots and beating the sphere by a margin of 43 factors.
Western’s Sandra Guga led the Mustangs to their win, individually claiming fourth place in 28:53. The fifth-year athlete is one to look out for–she was additionally the college’s high finisher on the Joe Piane Notre Dame Invitational in Notre Dame, Ind., on Oct. 4. Anna Carruthers (6), Olivia Roussel (7), 2023 U Sports activities bronze medallist Erika Jordan (9) and Ashley Maguire (11) rounded out the scoring spots within the staff’s powerhouse lineup.
The Victoria Vikes are boosted within the standings after their dominant win over the reigning U Sports activities champions on the Stewart Cup at West Confederation Park in Calgary on Oct. 12. The Vikes’ consequence leads them to overhaul the StFX X-Girls, changing them within the last medal-contention spot within the rankings. UBCO’s Lauren McNeil claimed the Stewart Cup particular person title, clocking a surprising 25:53 to win by greater than a minute.
Sherbrooke Vert et Or continues making strides after profitable their residence meet, the Vert et Or Invitational in Sherbrooke, Que. on Oct. 12. Sherbrooke’s Laurence Gauthier led the cost, clocking 29:57. The McMaster Marauders and Queen’s Gaels additionally climb after robust efforts on the Marauder Invitational.
Particular person title contenders
Katie Newlove (UBC Thunderbirds)
Holly MacGillivray (UBC Thunderbirds)
Erika Jordan (Western Mustangs)
Lauren McNeil (UBCO Warmth)
Elisa Tripotin (UQAM Citadins)
Julia Agostinelli (Toronto Varsity Blues)
Madelyn Eybergen (Windsor Lancers)
Convention predictions
OUA
Staff title: (#2) Western Mustangs
Particular person title: Madelyn Eybergen (Windsor Lancers)
CanWest
Staff title: (#1) UBC Thunderbirds
Particular person title: Lauren McNeil (UBC Okanagan)
RSEQ
Staff title: (#3) Sherbrooke Vert et Or
Particular person title: Elisa Tripotin (UQAM Citadins)
AUS
Staff title: (#4) St Francis Xavier X-Girls
Particular person title: Sophie Black (Moncton Aigles Bleu)
This 2024 U Sports activities Cross Nation season will likely be dropped at you by Underneath Armour. Every week, we will likely be deciding on a high performer of the week within the run-up to the 2024 U Sports activities Championships. The winners will get unique UA gear and an interview on Canadian Operating.