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. 8 women's spot goes to Michigan, and here's why:

Probable Top Six:

SR Avery Evenson (16:34 5K; 157th at ’17 NCAA XC; 18th at ’16 NCAA XC)

JR Anna West (9:16 3K; 16:01 5K; 40th at ’17 NCAA XC)

JR Madeline Trevisan (16:21 5K; 35:05 10K; 95th at ’17 NCAA XC)

SR Claire Borchers (4:39 Mile; 9:48 3K SC; 98th at ’17 NCAA XC)

FR Olivia Theis (4:50 1600; 10:03 3200; 3rd at ’17 FL XC)

SR Haley Meier (4:35 Mile; 9:14 3K; 16:07 5K; 145th at ’17 NCAA XC)

Impact Freshmen/Transfers:

Anna West via Baylor (9:16 3K; 16:01 5K; 40th at ’17 NCAA XC)

Olivia Theis via Lansing, MI (4:50 1600; 10:03 3200; 3rd at ’17 FL XC)

Analysis:

The Michigan women come into this season ranked seventh after finishing ninth in 2017. The Wolverines will be led by veterans Avery Evenson, Claire Borchers and Haley Meier. Evenson finished in the top-20 two years ago and hopes to reclaim that magic in her final season with the Wolverines. Borchers and Meier also look to improve on their 2017 performances after strong track campaigns this past spring.

Outside of these three women Michigan will look to new faces to fill out their roster. Baylor transfer Anna West who was an All-American in 2017 should help the squad remain podium contenders. Also, incoming freshman Olivia Theis will have an instant impact on the team. Theis was third at Foot Locker her senior season.

A mixture of youth, new faces, and veteran returners will propel the Wolverines to another top ten finish in 2018.

FULL RANKINGS HERE