SEATTLE (Sept. 26) ­ After another meet victory, Seattle Pacific University moved up to No. 9 in this week's women's rankings for NCAA Division II cross country.

The Falcons bumped up from No. 10 nationally and retained their lead in the West Region over Chico State.

Adams State (Co.) is No. 1, ahead of Grand Valley State (Mi.).

SPU holds it annual alumni meet Saturday at Seattle's Green Lake. The next intercollegiate race is Oct. 7 at the Western Washington Invitaitonal.

1. Adams State
2. Grand Valley State
3. Harding
4. Western State
5. Abilene Christian
6. Colorado Springs
7. Wisconsin Parkside
8. Southern Indiana
9. Seattle Pacific
10. Chico State
11. Indiana University (PA)
12. UC San Diego
13. Kutztown
14. Bloomsburg
15. Alaska Anchorage
16. Tampa
17. Bellarmine
18. Northern Michigan
19. Fort Lewis
20. Edinboro
21. SW Baptist
22. Central Missouri
23. North Dakota
24. Stonehill
25. Alabama Huntsville