SHAWNEE- Tuesday afternoon saw the GAC release the preseason poll, placing OBU Men's XC in the top two programs.
Bison Men's XC earned a second-place finish in the GAC Preseason Coaches' Poll for the 2025 season.
This year's team is comprised of seven returners and 11 new members.
In the most recent season for the men's side, the team closed out their run at the GAC Championship, taking third place out of eight teams.
Returners
Emery Crayton and
Ethan Banks finished in the top 20 out of 120 runners.
Josh Kearse,
Hudson Cunningham,
Jacob Kerbo,
Kasen Taylor and
James Williams will also be back this season.
Of the 11 newcomers, three are upperclassmen and eight will begin their collegiate careers as freshmen at OBU.
The green and gold will have four meets prior to their shot at a GAC Championship. The regular season begins Sept. 4 with the GAC Championship scheduled for Oct. 25 in Monticello, Ark.
