NEW ORLEANS— Just one week after matching its highest national rating in program history, the Montreat women's track & field team officially raised the bar. According to the latest United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) NAIA Women's Outdoor Track & Field Rating Index (TFRI), the Cavaliers moved up two spots to No. 7 in the country.
 
Along with achieving its program-best national rating, the Montreat women's track & field team also garnered a record number of points in the TFRI. The Cavs totaled 202.64 points overall, 6.86 points fewer than No. 6 Cumberlands (Ky.) but 8.39 points more than No. 8 Life (Ga.).
 
Three Cavaliers combine to possess five top-five performances in the NAIA this season. Heather Murphy still owns the fastest 10k time in 2025, as well as the third-quickest 5000m showing. Jessica Gakeri currently stands at No. 2 on the NAIA triple jump leaderboard. Meanwhile, Dylan Garcia ranks fourth and fifth in the 1500m and 800m, respectively.
 
To see the full USTFCCCA NAIA Women's Outdoor TFRI, click here.
 
Montreat looks to continue its ascent up the national ratings this Friday and Saturday when it competes at the Asheville Bulldog Invite in Asheville, N.C.