Here's an analysis of the NCAA female harrier teams. I have listed the teams according to the NCAA coaches' poll rankings (which I don't necessarily always agree with). Unless otherwise noted, the numbers in parentheses following individuals' names indicate that runner's finish at the '99 NCAA meet at Bloomington, IN; "FL" refers to that runner's finish at the Foot Locker Championships.

WEEKLY NOTES: Several strong early season meets are scheduled for this weekend. Defending champs BYU face Georgetown, North Carolina State, and Duke at the 9/22 Great American Festival in a Friday night race under lights. At the always strong 9/23 Griak Invite, Arizona State will attempt to defend their team title against the likes of Providence, Oregon, Minnesota, Colorado State, Missouri, Marquette, Wake Forest, Nebraska, Arizona, Weber State, and Purdue. Michigan travels to William & Mary where they will also see North Carolina. Texas A&M runs at Baylor.

1. STANFORD (West)
Assuming Julia Stamps returns healthy, the Cardinal has the best 1-2-3 in the country with her, Lauren Fleshman, and Erin Sullivan. Victoria Chang, the FootLocker champ, should impact here. Three others ran 16:45 or faster last spring. The Cardinal scored easy wins at the 9/2 Hornet Harrier Classic and the 9/16 Fresno St Invite, although Sullivan was listed as having finished almost a minute behind the leaders.
Newcomers: Victoria Chang, HI, 1st FL, 4:43.03 1500, 9:48.39 3k, 10:44.81; Jillian Mastroianni, NY, 20th FL, 9:47.7 3k, 10:33.54
Returnees -- Lauren Fleshman (5th, 4:17.76, 15:50.19; 2nd '98 FL), Erin Sullivan (7th, 9:27.66, 16:11.14; 2x FL champ), Julia Stamps (14th, 6th '98, 4th '97), Laura Turner (100th, 156th '98; 16:45.24), Mariel Ettinger (217th; 2nd '97 FL), Caroline Annis (40th '98; '99 USA World Jr Tm; 16:43.24, 34:42.37), Elena Villareal (16:33.48)
Meets: 9/21 Crystal Springs, 9/30 Stanford, 10/6 NDame, 10/14 Pre-NCAAs, 10/28 PAC-10 (UW), 11/11 West Reg (Fresno)

2. WISCONSIN (Great Lakes)
The top returning team strictly off of athletes that ran in the '99 champs. Erica Palmer will attempt to defend her title, but will face a tough challenge from Colorado's Wheeler. Wisconsin finished 1-2-3-4-6 at the 9/16 Illinios Invite to win with a near-perfect 16 points.
Newcomers: Hilary Edmondson, Canada, 4:22.18 1500; Michelle Lilienthal, IA, 6th FL, 4:32.34 (1st Wisc Ch), 5:00.98, 9:47.53 3k
Returnees -- Erica Palmer (1st; 33:20.50), Erin Aufderheide (25th, 71st '98; 9:34.01, 16:28.08, 35:07.53), Bethany Brewster (54th, 62nd '98), Stephanie Pesch (88th, 112th '98; 4:19.13), Liz Reusser (112th, '98 Wisc XC champ; 9:27.55, 16:26.94; 34:53.67), Susie Motl (35:25.86)
Meets: 9/30 Stanford, 10/14 Pre-NCAAs, 10/29 Big-10s (Wi), 11/11 Gt Lks Reg (MiSt)

3. KANSAS STATE (Midwest)
Returns just about everyone, but still needs their 5th to step it up -- this was their Achilles heel in '99. Korene Hinds and Amy Mortimer are a great 1-2 punch. K-State dominated the 9/2 Wichita State Invite with a 16-point total, then perfect scored the D-1 field at the 9/16 Woody Greeno meet. However, in both meets their fifth scorer was significantly behind their fourth.
Newcomers: Cate Holston, KS, 11:08.44
Returnees -- Korene Hinds (10th; 2:03.72, 4:20.49, 9:10.10), Amy Mortimer (12th; 4:16.78, 9:13.74, 16:14.57), Anne Wetterhus (39th; 35:02.26), Amanda Crouse (68th; 9:35.31), Ekaterini Fotopoulou (170th), Julianne Kronoshek (221st)
Meets: 9/30 Stanford, 10/3 KsSt, 10/14 Pre-NCAAs, 10/28 Big-12 (CU), 11/11 Midwest Reg (Waterloo, IA)

4. COLORADO (Mountain)
The Buffs had an off day last year in Bloomington, but showed what they are capable of during the spring. Wheeler is considered a strong favorite to win the individual harrier title, while frosh Gorton debuted impressively at the 9/2 CU Time Trial.
Newcomers: Sara Gorton, AZ, 4:54.61, 9:36.24 3k, 10:26.74, Kendall Wheeler, MN, Minn St 1600 champ
Returnees -- Kara Wheeler (9th, 4:12.15, 8:54.82, 15:28.78); Catherine Wright (69th; 35:23.25), Tera Moody (118th; 16:42.11; 34:50.40), Jodie Hughes (187th; 9:25.89), Lesley Higgins (204th; 9:26.02), Molly Austin (236th), Jen Fazoli (127th '98, 18th '96 FL; 35:11.65
Meets: 9/30 Rocky Mt Shootout, 10/14 Pre-NCAAs, 10/16 Tiger Inv (B), 10/28 Big-12 (CU), 11/11 Mtn Reg (CoSt)

5. GEORGETOWN (Mid Atlantic)
The Hoyas were scheduled to debut at the 9/16 Penn State Spiked Shoe Invite, but didn't participate. Next on their schedule is the 9/22 Great American Festival.
Newcomers: Amanda Pape, KS, 7th FL, 5:05.64; Treniere Clement, OH, 2:13.6
Returnees -- Lorena Adams (63rd, 16:45.89, 35:20.25), Kristen Gordon (75th, 4th '98, 40th '97), Emily Enstice (117th, 170th '98, 9:34.56, 16:36.93, 34:34.17), Marni Kruppa (127th, 8th '98 FL, 16:40.29, 34:31.92), Janelle Thomas (151st)
Meets: 9/22 Gt Amer, 9/23 W&M, 9/30 GWU, 10/7 Paul Short, 10/14 Pre-NCAA (& W&M), 10/27 Big East (Boston), 11/11 Mid Atlantic Reg

7. ARIZONA STATE (West)
The Wildcats return their entire squad that finished 12^th last fall in Bloomington.
Returnees -- Kelly MacDonald (36th, 134th '98, 9:20.12, 15:55.90), Lisa Aguliera (50th, 131st '98, 4:20.67, 9:29.63), Colleen Burke (80th), Cody Sohn (155th, 211th '98), Brianna Torres (174th), Mary Duerback (183rd; 35:12.48), Amy Macissek (215th, 235th '98)
Meets: 9/23 Griak, 9/30 Canyon West, 10/6 AzSt, 10/14 Pre-NCAAs, 10/21 AzSt Open, 10/28 Pac-10s (UW), 11/11 W Reg (Fresno)

8. NC STATE (Southeast)
The Wolfpack edged Virgina at their own 9/16 Wolfpack Invite.
Newcomers: Sara Graybill, KY, 4:57.59, 10:58.7; Josianne Lauber, PA, 10:52.74; Erin Swain, VA, 11:07.63; Janelle Vadnais, NY, 12th FL NE, 4:52y '99
Returnees-- Christy Nichols (13th; '96 All-american), Katie Sabino (35th, 67th '98; 9:27.74), Beth Fonner (160th), Amy Beykirch (176th, 213th '98, 70th '97), Megan Coombs (203rd), Molly Purser (230th), Lindsey Rodgers (41st '98, 16:47.61, 34:19.27), Jennifer Modliszewski.
Meets: 9/23 Grt Amer, 9/30 Greensboro, 10/14 NC Coll Champs, 10/28 ACCs, 11/11 SE Reg (Furman)

9. ARKANSAS (South Central)
The loss of Yoder and Dailey hurts the Lady Razorbacks, but they do return Kleinman and Roberston. Lack of quality depth has always hurt them -- and this year will no exception. Kleinman and Robertson ran away from the field at the 9/16 Iowa State Open, there was almost a 2 minute gap back to their 3^rd.
Newcomers: Brittney Mensen, GA, 5:03.05, 10:56.62; Alison Zeinner, OH, 11:08.94
Returnees -- Larissa Kleinman (3rd; 9:11.21), Tracy Robertson (37th, 59th '98, 61st '97, 4:16.52, 9:13.93), Christin Wurth (104th, 18th '98 FL), Kimi Welsh (140th), Nicole Williams (231st), Amy Wiseman (98th '98 for Neb)
Meets: 9/30 Stanford, 10/14 Chili Pepper, 10/30 SECs (Al), 11/11 So Cent Reg (N Tx)

10. BOSTON COLLEGE (Northeast)
The Eagles perfect-scored the fields at the 9/8 UNH and 9/16 Dartmouth Invites. A combination of strong returnees, transfers, and frosh have resulted in a strong squad.
Newcomers:. Danielle Jelley, NY, 13th FL, 5:02.07, 9:59.83 3k, 10:42.26; Jen Kramer, NY, 4:32.31 1500, 9:49.36 3k; Julie Spolidoro, Old Dominion, '00 World XC, 16:29.54, 35:29.68
Returnees -- Nicole Portley (164th), Cate Guiney (167th, 7th '98 FL, 9:35.61), Lisa McIssac (168th), Megan Guiney (220th), Meghan Andrade (247th), Katie Ryan (9:28.59)
Meets: 9/30 Iona, 10/13 NEs, 10/14 Pre-NCAAs, 10/27 Big East (Franklin), 11/11 NE Reg (VC)

11. PROVIDENCE (Northeast)
The Friars finished 10^th last fall and return a strong trio in Heather Capello, Rachel Hixson, and Rose McGattigan. Newcomer Lisa Capello has contributed early as PC dominated in wins at the 9/1 New Hampshire and 9/9 Rhode Island invites.
Newcomer: Lisa Capello, NY, 4:39.83
Returnees -- Heather Capello (40th, 154th '98), Rachel Hixson (48th, 15th '98, 44th '97, 9:28.94, 16:33.11), Claire Sherman (89th, 16:23.31), Rose McGattigan (139th), Kathryn Casserly (163rd), Emily Tallen (234th)
Meets: 9/23 Griak, 10/13 NEs, 10/27 Big East (Boston), 11/11 NE Reg (Van Cortlandt)

12. OREGON (West)
The Ducks have been relatively quiet for a couple years, but could be a player this year. They add transfer Hanna Smedstad, 18^th last year for Oklahoma State, who is using her final year of eligibility while pursing grad work in Eugene. The Ducks dominated the 9/9 Pier Park Invite.
Newcomers: Laura Harmon, OR, 4:34.80 1500; Annette Mosey, OR, 2:14.04, 4:40.3 1500; (trans) Hanna Smedstad, OkSt, 18th '99, 28th '98, 9:25.03, 16:14.95, 34:49.53
Returnees -- Rhiannon Glenn (84th), Tara Struyk (101st), Katie Crabb (114th, 99^th '98, 4:19.30), Eri Macdonald (226th), Erinn Gulbrandsen (233rd)
Meets: 9/23 Griak, 10/7 Willamette, 10/14 Pre-NCAAs, 10/28 Pac-10s (UW), 11/11 West Reg (Fresno)

13. MINNESOTA (Midwest)
Senior co-captains Corinne Nimitz and Elaine Eggleston lead the Gophers this fall as they hope to improve on last fall's 17^th place finish at the NCAAs. Minnesota easily downed Drake at the 9/8 "Oz" Invite.
Newcomers: Laine Misch, CAN, 5th Ont Prov Champs; Darja Vasiljeva, Latvia, 2:12.8, 4:26.47 1500, 9:32.44 3k
Returnees -- Corinne Nimitz (79th '99, 152nd '98, 34:31.23), Elaine Eggleston (92nd '99, 191st '98), Victoria Moses (188th '99, JR), Anita Menden (DNF, So)
Meets: 9/23 Griak, 9/29 N Iowa, 10/7 Ark-LR, 10/14 Pre-NCAAs, 10/21 Minn, 10/29 Big10 (Wi), 11/11 Midwest Reg (N Iowa)

14. MICHIGAN (Great Lakes)
Katie Jazwinski leads the Wolverines, who finished 15^th last fall in Bloomington. Michigan scored an easy win over Ball State at the 9/9 Miami Invite, then downed a strong field at the 9/16 Spiked Shoe Invite including West Va, JMU, and Bucknell.
Newcomer: Lindsey Gallo, NJ, 4:54.25, 10:58.09
Returnees -- Katie (nee Clifford) Jazwinski (41st, 165th '98, 122nd '97, 9:21.92, 16:32.85, 34:15.36), Lisa Ouellet (129th, 68th '98, 97th '97), Julie Fround (178th, 175th '98, 65th '97), Katie Ryan (223rd, 35:22.15), Jeanne Spink (228th), Katy Radekewich
Meets: 9/23 W&M, 10/6 ND, 10/15 Wolverine, 10/29 Big10 (Wi), 11/11 Gt Lks Reg (Ypsilanti)

15. COLORADO STATE (Mountain)
Elizabeth Roodell and Marisa Keefe lead CSU. The Rams failed to advance to the NCAA champs in 1999, but finished 25^th in 1998. Colorado State downed Div II powerhouse Western State at home on Sept 9, then competed last weekend at Iowa State.
Returnees: Elizabeth Roodell (59^th, 44^th '98) Marisa Keefe (222^nd '98)
Meets: 9/23 Griak, 10/14 Pre-NCAAs, 10/28 Conference, 11/11 Mtn Reg (Weber St)

16. DUKE (Southeast)
Sheela Agrawal was an All-American and on the US World Jr XC team as a frosh, although her team failed to advance to the NCAA Champs. The Blue Devils took the 9/2 Fordham Invite.
Newcomers: Allison Hofman, NY, 4:59.2; Lauren Matic, IL, 2:14.31; Lisa Nagorny, PA, 5:00.4
Returnees -- Sheela Agrawal (28th, 9:30.89), Megan Sullivan (110th), Maddy Woodmansee (166th), Anne Wickman (198th), Ellie Culp (205th), Heather Ryan (207th), Katie Atlas (241st)
Meets: 9/22 Gt Amer, 10/6 ND, 10/7 Greensboro, 10/14 Pre-NCAAs, 10/14 NC Inter, 10/28 ACCs (NCSt), 11/11 SE Reg (Furman)

17. BROWN (Northeast)
Sara Tindall returns to lead the Bears, who surprised many last year by advancing to the NCAA champs and finishing 9^th. An under-strength Brown squad was swept by Boston College at the 9/8 New Hampshire Invite, but the full squad easily handled Harvard and Northeastern on 9/16.
Returnees -- Sara Tindall (44th), Kim Thalmann (56th), Michelle Gross (116th), Rosie Wooodfoord (156th), Jenna Richardson (171st)
Meet: 9/30 Iona, 10/13 NEs, 10/14 Pre-NCAAs, 10/27 Heps (VC), 11/11 NE Reg (VC)

18. WASHINGTON (West)
Washington returns a very talented team that is bolstered by 15:56 transfer Gillian Palmer from Edinburgh Univ. If everyone is healthy, then they could contend for a trophy. Washington opened with an easy win at the 9/8 Emerald City Invite, followed by a distant 2^nd to BYU at the BYU Triple Crown.
Newcomers: Carly Barnes, WA, 2:17, 4:59, 10:58; (Return for 5^th yr) Cami Matson 9:26.38; (trans) Gillian Palmer, Edinburgh Univ, 4:21, 9:15, 15:56
Returnees -- Jen Schindler (78th; '97 USA XC Jr Champ), Melinda Campbell (113th, 19th '98), Kara Syrdal (119th, 129th '98, 129th '97, 16:46.55), Kate Bradshaw (128^th, US World XC Tm; 34:41.03), Jennifer Smith (82nd '98)
Meets: 9/23 Sundodger, 9/30 Stanford, 9/30 Big X, 10/15 Wolverine, 10/28 Pac-10s (UW), 11/11 West Reg (Fresno)

19. VILLANOVA (Mid Atlantic)
Villanova opened by sweeping the 9/15 Haverford Invite. The 1998 NCAA champs return Liz Awtrey and Ann McGranahan and feature a strong group of newcomers.
Newcomers: Renee Gunning, PA, 4:54.3, 10:38.8; Carre Joyce, SC, 5:00.09; Rebecca Mitchell, IL, '99 FL, 4:59.26; Claudine Evangelista, NJ, 2:14, 4:58.28
Returnees -- Liz Awtrey (55th), Ann McGranahan (193rd; 81st '98, 9:21.21; 16:08.94), Shelia Klick (197th), Geraldine McCarthy (249th)
Meets: 9/30 LaSalle, 10/7 Paul Short, 10/14 Pre-NCAAs, 10/27 Big East (Franklin), 11/11 NE Reg (VC)

20. TEXAS A&M (South Central)
The Aggies easily handled Cal-Irvine and UCLA at the 9/16 Aztec Invite. Andrea Bookout and Melissa Gulli lead the squad.
Returnees: Andrea Bookout (4:24.12), Melissa Gulli (9:34.59, 16:48.62)
Meets: 9/23 Baylor, 9/30 Iona, 10/14 TxA&M, 10/28 Big12 (CU), 11/11 SC Reg (NTx)

21. MISSOURI (Midwest)
Missouri features Kerry Hils, Katie Meyers, and Anne Marie Brooks. The Tigers ran away with their season opener at home, securing the top 5 spots.
Returnees -- Kim Moore (109th, 60th '98, 35:28.14), Amy Chipman (122nd), Anne Marie Brooks (132nd, 94th '98), Katie Meyer (182nd, 96th '97), Kerry Hils (210th)
Meets: 9/23 Griak, 9/30 Lakefront, 10/14 Pre-NCAAs, 10/28 Big12 (CU), 11/11 Midwest Reg (NIowa)

22. CAL IRVINE (West)
Cal-Irvine downed Northern Arizona and an understrength Arizona St squad at home on 9/9 before finished 2^nd to Texas A&M at the 9/16 Aztec Invite.
Newcomers: Janelle Del Soldato, CA, 2:12.77 (8th Calif); Jenna Keith, CA, 2:15.00, 4:35.54; Julie Manson, CA, 10:40.23 (4th Calif); Abby Miller, NV, 14th FL, 3x FL, 10:44.56
Returnees--Courtney Baird (148th) + 5 others from '99 squad
Meets: 9/23 UCSB, 9/30 Stanford, 10/14 Pre-NCAAs, 10/20 Cal-Fullerton, 10/28 BigW (UCSB), 11/11 West Reg (Fresno)

23. (tie) BOSTON UNIVERSITY (Northeast)
BU finished 18^th last fall in Bloomington and is looking for a return trip to the championships. Kathy Ireland and Bolpar Vinh return to lead the Terriers, while newcomer Rachel Felton is already making an impact.
Newcomers: Tara Johnson, PA; Rachel Felton, England
Returnees -- Kathryn Ireland (49th, 9:25.59, 16:22.15), Bolpar Vinh (99th), Alicia Heisel (142nd), Jennifer Kehoe (175th), Michaela Thompson (DNF), Lauren Matthews (35:07.94)
Meets: 9/30 Iona, 10/13 NEs, 10/14 Pre-NCAAs, 10/28 Amer East (Newark, Del), 11/11 NE Reg (VC)

23. (tie) MARQUETTE (Great Lakes)
Marquette returns 4 off team that missed the NCAAs by 4 pts last fall. The Golden Eagles won their season opener at the 9/8 Bradley Invite. Susan Barth led Marquette with a win at Bradley.
Newcomer: Brianna Dahm, WI
Returnees -- Jessica Swan, Susan Barth, Erika Jacobson, Sara McCullough, Bethany Harry
Meets: 9/23 Griak, 9/30 LaSalle, 10/14 Pre-NCAAs, 10/21 Olivet Naz, 10/28 ConfUSA (St Louis), 11/11 Gt Lks reg

25. WAKE FOREST (Southeast)
The Deacon's failed to advance out of the competitive Southeast region last fall, but hope that a strong mix of newcomers and returnees will help them earn a ticket to Ames. Wake downed an under-strength North Carolina squad at the 9/9 Wake Forest Invite.
Newcomers: Catherine Fortin-Major, Canada, Denise Hefferin, IL, 10:49.64; Kara Mullin, IL, 2:12.35; Becca Veenstra, WI, '99 Wisc St champ; (trans) Courtney Lancashire, Texas, 141st, 16:45.05; (trans) Risa Rutland, SFAustin, '98 FL
Meets: 9/23 Griak, 9/30 Greensboro, 10/14 Pre-NCAAs, 10/28 ACC (NCSt), 11/11 SE Reg (Furman)

26. NORTH CAROLINA (Southeast)
The Tar Heels -- 6^th last year -- are hurt a bit by graduation, but have two of the best newcomers in the country in Shalene Flanagan and Victoria Jackson, both potential top 20 types. Flanagan ran away with the 9/9 Wake Forest Invite, but her team fell to the hosts.
Newcomers: Shalane Flanagan, '00 USA Jr XC Champ, 4:48.47; Ariel Glassman, NC, 16th FL; Victoria Jackson, IL, 2nd FL, 10:46.96i; Alice Schmidt, NE, 2:08.85, 5:04.7
Returnees -- Karen Everitt (61st), Rebecca Walker (98th, 209th '98), Kim Timberlake (159th, 142nd '98), Whitney Weber (169th)
Meets: 9/23 W&M, 9/30 UNC, 10/14 Pre-NCAAs, 10/28 ACCs (NCSt), 11/11 SE Reg (Furman)

27. NORTHERN ARIZONA (Mountain)
The Lumberjacks won easily at home on 9/2, then finished behind Cal-Irvine at the 9/9 Irvine Invite.
Returnees -- Kendra Versendaal (21st, 132nd '98), Amy Swier (47th, 47th '98, 10th '97), Shelby Horgan (152nd), Christin Ray (224th), Jaymie Harper (245th)
Meets: 9/30 Ind St, 10/7 AzSt, 10/14 Pre-NCAAs, 10/28 Big Sky (CSUN), 11/11 Mtn Reg (Ogden)

28. (tie) SOUTH FLORIDA (South)
South Florida downed Florida State and 24 other squads at the 9/16 Crimson Classic. South Florida finished 26^th last year.
Returnees -- Adrea Dempsey (70th), Rita Arndt (138th), Jennifer Dorna (194th, 35:10.79), Cori Kill (211th), Nicole McCarthy (232nd), Kristy Fuller (238th)

28. (tie) NEBRASKA (Midwest)
Nebraska, 16^th in Bloomington last fall, fell to Kansas State at their own 9/16 Woody Greeno Invite. Frosh Ann Gaffigan has been running well early.
Newcomer: Ann Gaffigan, IL, 10:31.13
Returnees -- Kathryn Handrup (137th), Jamie Kruger (146th), Amie Finker (157th), Mirjana Glisovic (196th)
Meets: 9/23 Griak

30. BALL STATE (Great Lakes)
Ball State fell to Michigan at the 9/9 Miami Invite, then downed Purdue and Indiana at the 9/15 Indiana Intercollegiates. Katie Nowak leads the squad.
Led by: Kathy Kadzrolka, Amy Beatty, Ann Brady, Donna Harless
Meets: 9/22 Gt Amer, 10/6 ND, 10/14 Pre-NCAAs, 10/28 MAC (Kalamazoo, MI), 11/11 Gt Lakes

31. TEXAS CHRISTIAN (South Central)
[team being researched]

31. ARIZONA (West)
Arizona, 27^th last year in Bloomington, downed Purdue in their season opener. Tara Chaplin leads the Wildcats, while Katrin Englen and Beth Hodge have also been running well early.
Newcomers: Beth Hodge, ND, 11th FL, 4:57.27, 10:43.79; (trans) Nicole Gurnicz, Boise St, Big W 5k runner-up; (trans -- but must sit out year) Abby Peters, BoiseSt, 91st '99, 34:16.14
Returnees -- Tara Chaplan (33rd; 85th '98, 16:03.21i, 33:17.39), Erin Doherty (145th), Jennifer Burris (158th), Katrin Englen (190th; 34:37.65), Kim Bates (225th), Amanda Ash (242nd)
Meets: 9/23 Griak, 10/6 ND, 10/14 Pre-NCAAs, 10/28 PAC-10 (UW), 11/11 West Reg (Fresno)

33. WEBER STATE (Mountain)
Weber hopes to avenge their failure to advance to the NCAAs. All-American Sharlyn Maughan Geddes is attempting to regain the form that she enjoyed prior to a year of injuries, while Rebecca Bennion and Cynthia Losee have been leading the squad.
Newcomers: Janae Johnson, ID; Ashley Winters, WY; Jessica Winters, UT; Caroline Jolly, UT
Returnees: Sharlyn Maughan Geddes, Rebecca Bennion, Danielle Blaisdell, Jackie Jenson
Meets: 9/9 Huntsville 5k, 9/16 BYU, 9/23 Griak, 10/13 UtSt, 10/14 Pre-NCAAs, 10/28 Big Sky (CSUN), 11/11 Mtn Reg (Weber)

34. YALE (Northeast)
Looked strong in winning the 9/16 Ram Invite at Van Cortlandt. Sisters Kate and Laura O'Neil lead the team.

35. PURDUE (Great Lakes)
Fell to Arizona at home on 9/9, then was edged by Ball State at the 9/15 Indiana Intercollegiates. Katie Nowak leads the Boilermakers.
Led by: Ann Stechschulte, Teresa Kamleiter, Jessie Wilder
Meets: 9/23 Griak, 10/6 ND, 10/14 Pre-NCAAs, 10/29 Big10 (Wi), 11/11 Gt Lks (EMi)

--. BAYLOR (South Central)
Newcomer: Tiffany Wise, TX, 2:11.49
Returnees -- Kara Newton (193rd '98, 35:13.22), Sara Broyles, Erin Dixon

--. BUCKNELL (Mid Atlantic)
Surprise qualifier for NCAAs last fall that finished 24^th. Finished fourth behind Michigan, West Virginia, and James Madison at the 9/16 Spiked Shoe Invite. Becki Marshall. Thersa Dennis, and Andrea Beisser lead the squad.
Bucknell -- Becki Marshall (96th), Andrea Beisser (126th), Theresa Dennis (143rd), Amanda Youmell (229th)
Meets: 9/9 Bucknell tri, 9/16 PnSt, 9/30 Iona, 10/14 Pre-NCAAs, 10/28 Patriot (Lehigh), 11/11 Mid-Atlantic (Easton, PA)

--. FLORIDA (South)
Edged Tennesse at the 9/15 Volunteer Invite after dominating their own 9/7 Nike Twilite.
Newcomers: Mason-Marie Cathey, FL, '99 F; Hilary White, FL, '99 FL, 4:56.25, 10:50.67
Returnees -- Jennifer McGranahan (200th, 138th '98, 36th '97), Nona Allen (202nd), Erin Merten (214th, 225th '98), Eliana Lopez (181st)
Meets: 9/23 Jacksonville, 9/30 Gator, 10/7 Disney, 10/13 State Meet, 10/14 Furman, 10/28 SECs (AL), 11/11 South Reg (AL)

--. GEORGIA (South)
[team being researched]

--. JAMES MADISON (Southeast)
Finished 3^rd behind Michigan and West Va at the 9/16 Spiked Shoe Invite. Michelle Smith leads the squad.
Meets: 9/30 Iona, 10/15 Wolverine, 10/28 CAAs (Greenville, NC), 11/11 SE Reg (Furman)

MICHIGAN STATE (Great Lakes)
Returnees -- Cindy Durocher (62nd), Ann Somerville (125th), Lorna Camp (116th)
Meets: 9/18 Spartan Inv

NOTRE DAME (Great Lakes)
Opened with a win at the 9/9 Valparasio Invite, a race that Jennifer Handley won individually.
Newcomer: Megan Johnson, WA, 2:15.4, 4:57.38, 10:45.2
Returnees -- Jennifer Handley (134th), Erin Olson (191st), Christine Kuenster (195th)
Meets: 9/9 Valparaiso, 9/22 Nat Cath, 10/6 ND, 10/14 Pre-NCAAs, 10/27 Big East (Franklin), 11/11 Gt Lks (Yipsilanti)

TEXAS (South Central)
Newcomer: Katie Scarlett, CA, 2:13.9, Emily Field, TX; Talis Apud-Martinez, TX
Returnees -- Erin Sims (115th, 4:20.89), Londa Bevins (184th), Samanatha Dompier (201st), Emily Gean (243rd)
Meets: 9/16 Tx Inv, 9/30 Rocky Mtn, 10/14 Pre-NCAAs, 10/28 Big12 (CU), 11/11 SoCent (NTex)

TEXAS TECH (Mountain)
The Red Raiders feature Leigh Daniels, 6^th last year in Bloomington.
Newcomers: Tracie Akerhielm, TX, 5:06, 10:55; Katie Lyman, WY, 5:05.44; Jen Marable, TX, 5:06.52; Bridget Tidwell, TX, 5:04.11
Returnees -- Leigh Daniels (6th, 50th '96; 15:59.65, 32:47.42)

U C L A (West)
Thirtieth last year in Bloomington, the Bruins finished 3^rd behind Texas A&M and Cal-Irvine at the 9/16 Aztec Invite. Christina Bowen leads UCLA.
Newcomer: Valerie Flores, CA, 19th FL, 10:51.47
Returnees -- Franco (218th), Elaine Canchola (233rd, 238th '98)
Meets: 9/23 Griak/Sundodger, 9/30 Stanford, 10/7 PnSt, 10/14 Pre-NCAAs, 10/20 Cal-Full, 10/28 PAC-10s, 11/11 West Reg (Fresno)

VIRGINIA (Southeast)
Finished second to host NC State at the 9/16 NC State Invitational.
Returnees -- Jennifer Owens (27th)

WILLIAM & MARY (Southeast)
Newcomers: Emily Halm, OH, 4:53 (st champ), 10:54, 2nd OH xc; Kristin McGough, NJ, 10:50 (soph); Katrina Menard, 5:06; Blair Myers, VA, 5:09; Lara Toscani, PA, 2:14, 5:04; Katie Turner, PA, 5:07
Returnees -- Emily Furia (89th '98, 11th NC 1500 4:20.98), Ali Mann (216th '98, 16th NC 1500, 4:23.23), soph Cheryl Bauer (9:50 3k)
Meets: 9/9 UVa, 9/23 W&M, 9/30 Iona, 10/14 Pre-NCAAs, 10/28 CAAs, 11/11 SE Reg

Other top incoming individuals:
Florida St Amy Pleckaitis, CT
GaTech Renee Metivier, TX, '99 FL, 5:03.02, 10:58.79
Princeton Emily Kroshus, Canada, 9:21.69, 15:56.56