As part of a conference-wide sportsmanship initiative, the MIAC also announced the fourth annual All-MIAC Sportsmanship team for Women's Cross Country. Members of the All-MIAC Sportsmanship team are selected by their coaches and teammates as individuals who demonstrate ideals of positive sportsmanship both on and off the field of competition.

Branigan also won the sportsmanship award on behalf of the Pipers.

Hamline will host the Burning Spear and Anderson Mile on Friday, November 5, at 4:00 p.m. as they train for the Central Region Championships at Grinnell on Saturday, November 14.