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Rank#265 of 330
Avg Elo (Top 5)909.7
Equiv PR (8K)26:26.4
ConferenceOVC
RegionMidwest
Eastern Illinois ranks #265 of 330 Division I men's cross country teams in the NCAA XC Elo rankings for 2026, with an average top-five Elo of 909.7, equivalent to a 26:26.4 8K. The team competes in the OVC. A team's score is the average Elo of its five highest-rated season-active runners; 13 runners are currently active. Most recent result: Oct 16, 2026.
Eastern Illinois men's roster
| # | Runner | Elo | Equiv PR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cale SmithScoring | 1019.6 | 25:54.6 |
| 2 | Jiberil LesmanScoring | 940.9 | 26:17.0 |
| 3 | Miteku BranchScoring | 940 | 26:17.2 |
| 4 | Phillip CanopyScoring | 829.6 | 26:52.0 |
| 5 | Eli CroweScoring | 818.3 | 26:55.9 |
| 6 | Kasen BlainDepth | 803.5 | 27:00.9 |
| 7 | Joel HayesDepth | 680.3 | 27:47.3 |
| 8 | Brayden ShepardDepth | 677.3 | 27:48.5 |
| 9 | Sam CruzDepth | 609.8 | 28:17.8 |
| 10 | Anthony HardinDepth | 591.9 | 28:26.1 |
| 11 | Ryan PalmerDepth | 540.4 | 28:51.4 |
| 12 | Justice EldridgeDepth | 531.6 | 28:56.0 |
| 13 | Tony PastoreDepth | 526.8 | 28:58.5 |
The top five runners count toward the team score; the rest are depth.
Other OVC men's teams
- Southern Indiana #108
- UT Martin #196
- SE Missouri #211
- Morehead State #226
- Western Illinois #256
- Little Rock #282
- SIU Edwardsville #290
- Lindenwood #297
- Tennessee St. #323
See all Division I men rankings.