NEW HAVEN, Conn. – The Southern Connecticut State University women's cross country team has been selected No. 5 in the Northeast-10 Conference preseason poll, as it was announced by the league earlier today. The Owls were previously selected No. 2 in the region by the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.

The Owls open the 2011 season on Friday at the Central Connecticut State University Blue Devil Invitational.