SPRING ARBOR, Mich. – The Spring Arbor University women's cross country team continues to receive national recognition, earning votes in the latest NAIA Women's Cross Country Coaches' Top 25 Rating, released Thursday by the national office.

The Cougars received 14 points in the second regular-season rating, marking their second consecutive appearance among teams receiving votes.

Spring Arbor is coming off an 11th-place finish out of 17 scoring teams at the Nike XC Town Twilight on Oct. 2 in Terre Haute, Indiana. Competing in a field featuring several NCAA Division I programs, the Cougars were led by senior Madyson Oudbier, who finished 20th overall with a collegiate-best 6K time of 22:40.

Oudbier improved her previous best by 14 seconds and strengthened her position as the third-fastest 6K runner in program history. Freshman Lilah Kiley followed with a season-best time of 24:05, while junior Abagayle Barkley also recorded a collegiate best of 24:45.

The Cougars opened the season with back-to-back third-place finishes at the Titan vs. Warrior Classic and the Knight Invite. Oudbier has led Spring Arbor in all three meets this season and earned Crossroads League Runner of the Week honors following the season opener.

The Crossroads League was well represented in the latest national rating with six teams mentioned. Indiana Wesleyan checked in at No. 5, followed by Grace at No. 9, Marian at No. 14 and Taylor tied for No. 15. Saint Francis joined Spring Arbor among teams receiving votes.

Dordt (Iowa) climbed to the No. 1 position with 549 points and 12 first-place votes. College of Idaho moved up to No. 2, followed by Milligan (Tenn.), Cornerstone (Mich.) and Indiana Wesleyan.

Spring Arbor returns to action Saturday, Oct. 24 at the NAIA Great Lakes Challenge at Riverside Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan.