WICHITA, Kan. — The Wichita State men's and women's track & field teams are both ranked seventh in the Midwest Region, according to the latest U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association rankings released Tuesday.

The Shocker women maintained their position from last week's rankings, while the Wichita State men moved up two spots.

Nebraska is the top-ranked men's team in the region, followed by Oklahoma, Iowa, Minnesota and Illinois in the top five. Kansas is the top-ranked Midwest team in the women's rankings, followed by Nebraska, Illinois, Kansas State and Oklahoma.

Florida is the nation's top men's team and Texas is the No. 1 women's team this week.

According to the USTFCCCA, the "Regional Index is determined using a similar method as national rankings, but on a smaller scale, comparing teams versus others within the same region. The result is a ranking that showcases squads with better all-around team potential - a group makeup critical for conference or similar team-scored events. A team may achieve a better regional ranking than a counterpart that has a better national ranking."

Shocker junior Aliphine Tuliamuk ranks among the top-10 NCAA seeds in two events individually this week. The Kapenguria, Kenya native holds the nation's fourth-fastest time in the women's 10,000 meters (32:39.35) and fifth-fastest time in the women's 5K (15:26.07).

The Shockers next compete at the Arkansas Twilight Friday, May 4 before hosting the State Farm Missouri Valley Conference Outdoor Championships May 11-13 at Cessna Stadium.

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