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Rank#264 of 331
Avg Elo (Top 5)958.2
Equiv PR (8K)26:11.9
ConferenceOVC
RegionMidwest
Eastern Illinois ranks #264 of 331 Division I men's cross country teams in the NCAA XC Elo rankings for 2026, with an average top-five Elo of 958.2, equivalent to a 26:11.9 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 31, 2026.
Eastern Illinois men's roster
| # | Runner | Elo | Equiv PR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cale SmithScoring | 1056.7 | 25:44.6 |
| 2 | Jiberil LesmanScoring | 1022.6 | 25:53.8 |
| 3 | Miteku BranchScoring | 986.6 | 26:03.8 |
| 4 | Phillip CanopyScoring | 870.9 | 26:38.5 |
| 5 | Kasen BlainScoring | 854.3 | 26:43.9 |
| 6 | Eli CroweDepth | 847.2 | 26:46.2 |
| 7 | Brayden ShepardDepth | 740.7 | 27:23.6 |
| 8 | Joel HayesDepth | 680.3 | 27:47.3 |
| 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 #107
- UT Martin #189
- SE Missouri #214
- Morehead State #227
- Western Illinois #260
- SIU Edwardsville #288
- Little Rock #290
- Lindenwood #296
- Tennessee St. #324
See all Division I men rankings.