Iowa State's Abby Caldwell competes during the Big 12 championship on Oct. 31 in Stillwater, Okla. Photo courtesy of Iowa State Athletic Communications
Iowa State's Perez Rotich competes in the Big 12 championship on Oct. 31 in Stillwater, Okla. Photo courtesy of Iowa State Athletic Communications
Iowa State's Perez Rotich and Erin Hooker compete at the Adidas Invitational on Oct. 16 in Madison, Wis. Photo courtesy of Iowa State Athletic Communications
The Iowa State women’s cross-country team had plenty of excitement and anticipation in the preseason as it was coming off a runner-up NCAA finish in 2014.