The Quinnipiac women's cross country team was chosen to finish second in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Preseason Coaches' Poll, as announced on Tuesday, Aug. 12. The Bobcats, just one year removed from finishing as the runner-up in their debut season in the MAAC, will look to dethrone the nine-time defending champions Iona in the conference championship meet at Holmdel Park on Oct. 31, 2014.