Aston, Pa., - The 2009 CSAC champion Gwynedd-Mercy College and runner up Marywood University each received a total of 115 points for a first place tie in the women's cross coaches' pre-season poll. The Griffins received six (6) first place votes while the Pacers received five (5). Gwynedd-Mercy edged out Maryood last year in a very close race held at Immaculata Unviersity as part of the 2009 Fall Championship Festival.