Husker Women Ranked Sixth in Midwest Region

The Nebraska women’s cross country team jumped to No. 6 in the USTFCCCA Midwest Region Rankings on Monday. The Huskers moved up five spots after being ranked No. 11 last week.

Over the course of the 2024 season, the women have finished in first place at two meets – the Augustana Twilight and Greeno/Dirksen Invitational – and third at the Bill Dellinger Invitational.

At the Bill Dellinger Invitational on Oct. 11, every women’s team member set either a personal best or season high in the 6k. 

Berlyn Schutz has led the team, finishing first at the Augustana Twilight, 10th at the Greeno/Dirksen Invitational and fourth at the Bill Dellinger Invitational. Schutz was recognized as the Big Ten Women’s Cross Country Athlete of the Week after claiming her individual title at the Augustana Twilight. Ali Bainbridge posted a second-place finish at the Greeno/Dirksen Invitational and a seventh-place finish at the Bill Dellinger Invitational. Brynna McQuillen has also registered two top-10 finishes in 2024. 

NU will kick off the postseason with the Big Ten Championships on Friday, Nov. 1 in Savoy, Ill. The women’s 6k will start at 10:35 a.m. (CT), while the men’s 8k will start at 11:35 a.m. (CT). 

USTFCCCA Midwest Regional Top 10
1. Oklahoma State
2. Minnesota
3. Northwestern
4. Iowa State
5. Oklahoma
6. Nebraska
7. Loyola-Chicago
8. Bradley
9. Missouri
10. Tulsa