NEW ORLEANS—South Dakota women's cross country was ranked No. 12 in the Midwest Region by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association in the week five rankings announced Monday.
 
South Dakota is the only Summit League team ranked on the women's side.
 
The Coyotes are coming off a runner-up performance at the Bradley "Pink" Classic last Friday. Junior Abby Ripperda took home the individual title in 20:49.9 (6,000 meters). Senior Kianna Stewart was the second Coyote across the line in 14th place, while the junior trio of Jonna Bart, Laura Nelson and Kelsi Kearney rounded out the scoring five.
 
South Dakota looks to defend its streak of five-straight Summit League titles on Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Rose Creek Golf Course in Fargo, North Dakota.