Follow our 2018 FloXC Countdown, where FloTrack ranks the top 25 cross country teams and individuals in the NCAA this season which will be LIVE on FloTrack. And, be sure to watch our LIVE FloXC Podium Reveal Show Tuesday, September 11th at 10 AM CT. The No. 13 women's spot goes to Wisconsin, and here's why:

Probable Top Five:

JR Alicia Monson (9:14 3K; 15:38 5K; 139th at ’17 NCAA XC)

JR Amy Davis (9:12 3K; 15:44 5K; 55th at ’17 NCAA XC)

SR Shaelyn Sorensen (16:19 5K; 34:42 10K; 59th at ’17 NCAA XC)

SO Alissa Niggemann (10:13 3K SC; 16:45 5K; 131st at ’17 NCAA XC)

SR Erin Wagner (16:42 5K; 178th at ’17 NCAA XC)

Impact Freshmen/Transfers:

Hannah Reale via Clifton Park, NY (4:26 1500; 33rd at ’17 NXN)

Madison Mooney via Broomfield, CO (4:47 Mile; 79th at ’17 NXN)

Analysis:

The Wisconsin women return six of their top-seven from last year’s 10th place finish. Most notably, Alicia Monson who despite finishing 139th last year should be the Badgers’ low stick after a breakout track season running a 15:38 5k. Behind Monson, the Badgers will be led by veterans Amy Davis and Shaelyn Sorensen who both finished in the top-60 last season.

New to the Badgers will be freshmen Hannah Reale and Madison Mooney who have run strong mile/1500 times while in high school, a 4:26 1500 for Reale and a 4:47 mile for Mooney. The Badgers will be an exciting team to watch in 2018 as they get the unique opportunity to race on their home course at NCAAs this fall.

FULL RANKINGS HERE