2024 ladies’s U Sports activities cross nation pre-conference energy rankings

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’ll 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, after all, predicted which staff shall be victorious in every area.

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-Ladies (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 prime 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 varsity’s prime 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’ outcome leads them to overhaul the StFX X-Ladies, changing them within the ultimate 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 sturdy 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)