It didn't happen last year, but Malone (Ohio) will be eligible for a D2 title in three year's time. An expect one within the decade, as the men's team has won the last three cross country titles. (The women won in 1999.)
Also moving up is a proud Black Hills State (S.D.), men's runners up in 2003 and 2007 and women's runner up in 2005. (Will Augustana remain the top team in the state? Black Hills State will add more depth to the already super-deep Central Region.)
Lindenwood (Mo.), McKendree (Ill.) and Walsh (Ohio) will also add quality to D2. Other schools invited up include California Baptist, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and Ursuline.
Let's hope the oft-spurned NAIA doesn't follow through with a threat to prevent would-be D2 members from winning national championships. And remember, powerhouse Simon Fraser is only two years away from winning a women's cross title. And that would take place in Joplin, Mo, right?
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