The Ohio Northern women's track and field team is ranked 25th nationally in the fourth weekly USTFCCCA Division III Outdoor National Track and Field rankings.

This is the first time in school history the women's track and field team has received this honor.

Washington (Mo.) claimed the top spot, followed by Nebraska Wesleyan in second and Claremont Mudd-Scripps in third.

The Polar Bears are currently 61-7 overall after winning the Polar Bear Invitational this past weekend.

Northern returns to action Friday and Saturday when they compete in the Ohio Athletic Conference Championships.