Abbey Men’s & Women’s Cross Country earn the 7️⃣ seed in the 2026 Preseason Poll! Belmont Abbey’s men’s and women’s cross country teams have both been tabbed seventh in the 2026 Conference Carolinas Preseason Coaches Poll. The Crusaders feature three Runners to Watch on each side, led by women’s junior Elizabeth Young and men’s sophomore Michael Bullock, both returning all-conference performers. The Crusaders open the 2026 season on Aug. 29 at Wingate University. Watch the full preseason interview with Head Coach Dan Finanger and upperclassmen from both programs on our YouTube channel. #RaiseTheRed | #AbbeyAthletics