UMW Sports Press Release
DILLON, Mont. - — In the 2023 preseason cross country coach’s poll, the Bulldog Men’s and
Women’s cross country teams were picked to finish fourth overall in the conference.
Both men’s and women’s polls were identical with Carroll College picked to finish first overall.
Montana Tech was picked to finish second followed by Rocky Mountain College. The Bulldogs slotted in at fourth, followed by the University of Providence and MSU-Northern.
Coaches were not allowed to vote for their own teams. First place was worth five points, a
second place vote is worth four points, a third place vote is worth three points, a fourth place
vote is worth two points and a fifth place vote is worth one point. There are 90 total points
available
Women
Carroll College (4) 24
Montana Tech (2) 21
Rocky Mountain College 16
Montana Western 14
Providence 10
MSU-Northern 5
Men
Carroll College (4) 24
Montana Tech (2) 22
Rocky Mountain College 16
Montana Western 13
Providence 10
MSU-Northern 5
The Bulldogs are under the direction of new head coach Taylor Grove. Grove joined the
Bulldogs from Campbellsville, Ky. where she served as the assistant coach for both the men's
and women's cross country teams and the track and field teams at Campbellsville University.
"I think this is great opportunity for me as a coach to strengthen the program here at Montana
Western and provide athletes with an amazing athletic experience and the opportunity to
compete during college." Taylor Grove said.
The Bulldogs will kick off the season on September 7 at the Conference Preview Meet in Great Falls, Mont.
