BURNSVILLE, Minn. -- The Southwest Minnesota State University men's cross country team was selected to place 14th in the annual NSIC preseason coaches' poll released on Monday.
 
SMSU sophomore, Carter Schwalbe, was named an 'Athlete to Watch' this season.
 
"Carter led the Mustangs in 3 out of his 5 cross country races as a freshman," said seventh-year SMSU head coach, Kirk Nauman. "With a good summer of training and another year of college racing, I think he has the opportunity to take the next step."
 
SMSU opens practice on Aug. 25 and will have its first meet on Sept. 5 at the Augustana Twilight.
 
The NSIC Championship will be held on Oct. 24 at the Wayne Country Club in Wayne, Neb.