KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) announced its 2023 men's and women's outdoor track and field preseason coaches' polls Friday, March 24.
The Jennies check in at number three in the women's preseason poll with 101 points while the Mules were picked fifth in the men's preseason poll with 63 points.
Defending MIAA Champion Pittsburg State was picked first in both polls.
The 2023 MIAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships are scheduled for May 5-7 at Dwight T. Reed Stadium in Jefferson City, Mo.
2023 MIAA Outdoor Women's Track & Field Preseason Coach Poll
1. Pittsburg State [11] – 121 Points
2. Northwest Missouri – 103 Points
3. Central Missouri – 101 Points
4. Missouri Southern [1] – 96 Points
T5. Fort Hays State – 76 Points
T5. Lincoln – 76 Points
7. Washburn – 59 Points
8. Nebraska Kearney – 54 Points
9. Missouri Western – 39 Points
10. Rogers State – 27 Points
11. Emporia State – 25 Points
12. Central Oklahoma – 15 Points
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2023 MIAA Outdoor Men's Track & Field Preseason Coaches Poll
1. Pittsburg State [10] – 100 Points
2. Missouri Southern [1] – 91 Points
3. Nebraska Kearney – 74 Points
4. Fort Hays State – 68 Points
5. Central Missouri – 63 Points
6. Northwest Missouri – 56 Points
7. Lincoln – 46 Points
8. Washburn – 41 Points
9. Missouri Western – 25 Points
10. Emporia State – 23 Points
11. Rogers State – 10 Points
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