Waterville, Maine – Two-time defending NAC champion UMaine-Farmington projected to win their third consecutive season as the North Atlantic Conference (NAC) announced the 2025 NAC Men’s Cross Country Pre-Championship Coaches' Poll results. 

The Beavers garnered 45 points and six of the seven first-place votes to put them at the top of the poll. Tied for second with 38 points each are Thomas College and Maine Maritime Academy. Husson and Lesley placed fourth and fifth place respectively with the Eagles securing 29 points and the last first-place vote and the Lynx 21 points. Rounding out the poll is UMaine-Presque Isle in sixth place with 18 points and Vermont State University Lyndon in seventh with seven points.

The 2025 NAC Championship will take place on Saturday, November 1 at Saxl Park in Bangor, Maine; hosted by Husson University.

For all tournament information, visit Championship Central. 

Men’s Cross Country Pre-Championship Poll Results – Points (First-Place Votes)
 

1. UMaine-Farmington – 45 (6)

T-2. Thomas College – 38

T-2. Maine Maritime Academy - 38

4. Husson University – 29 (1)

5. Lesley University – 21

6. UMaine-Presque Isle – 18

7. VTSU Lyndon – 7