The women's cross country program at Shawnee State enjoyed a strong season of improvement during the 2019 season, jumping eight spots at the NAIA National Championships while taking home its 10th consecutive Mid-South Conference Championship in as many seasons competing in the MSC in the sport.

Additionally, Brooke Smith, who finished 13th at the NAIA National Championships, earned NAIA All-American honors to cap off a season where Smith won Mid-South Conference Runner of the Year accolades and led three All-MSC honorees in the sport.