KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) announced its 2025 men's and women's outdoor track & field preseason coaches' polls on Friday, March 28.

The Jennies check-in at number five in the women's preseason poll with 58 points while the Mules were tabbed sixth in the men's poll with 40 points. 

Reigning MIAA Champion Pittsburg State was picked as the preseason favorite in both polls. 

The 2025 MIAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships are scheduled for May 2-4 at Francis G. Welch Stadium in Emporia, Kan. 

2025 MIAA MEN'S OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD PRESEASON RANKINGS
1. Pittsburg State [9] - 81 points
2. Northwest Missouri [1] - 72 points
3. Washburn - 64 points
4. Missouri Southern - 59 points
5. Emporia State - 46 points
6. Central Missouri - 40 points
7. Fort Hays State - 34 points
8. Nebraska Kearney - 28 points
9. Missouri Western - 14 points
10. Rogers State - 12 points

[#] - First Place Votes

2025 MIAA WOMEN'S OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD PRESEASON RANKINGS
1. Pittsburg State [10] - 100 points
2. Northwest Missouri [1] - 91 points
3. Washburn - 82 points
4. Missouri Southern - 73 points
5. Central Missouri - 58 points
6. Fort Hays State - 53 points
7. Nebraska Kearney - 52 points
8. Missouri Western - 36 points
9. Rogers State - 21 points
10. Central Oklahoma - 20 points
11. Emporia State - 19 points 

[#] - First Place Votes