PORTSMOUTH, Ohio (Cross Country) – In 2014, the Shawnee State women's cross country program racked up its best finish in the history of the program as the Bears recorded a 12th place finish in placing five runners inside the meet's top-125 runners.

On Saturday, the women will have a chance to better that finish as the No. 12-ranked Bears will participate at the NAIA National Championship for the fifth straight season in Charlotte, N.C.