CEDARVILLE, Ohio - For the first time during the 2009 season, Cedarville narrowly missed out on a spot in the NAIA Men's Cross Country Coaches' Poll.

The Yellow Jackets are the first team listed among "Others receiving votes." CU had last weekend off and return to action this Saturday at the Aquinas (Mich.) Invitational.

Two-time defending national champion and American Mideast Conference power Malone is #1. The remainder of the top five features Southern Oregon, Embry-Riddle (Fla.), Concordia (Neb.), and British Columbia.

AMC member Shawnee State is #6. Rounding out the Top 10 are Aquinas (Mich.), California State-San Marcos, Olivet Nazarene (Ill.), and Lewis-Clark State (Idaho).

[2009 NAIA Men's Cross Country Top 25 Coaches' Poll - Rating #6]