CEDAR CITY, Utah - Southern Utah University men's and women's cross country will begin their postseason with the 2024 Western Athletic Conference Cross Country Championships in Orem, Utah on Nov. 1.
MEET INFORMATION
LIVE STATS
Coach Eric Houle Said
"We aim to finish in the top four at the WAC Conference Championship on both the men's and women's teams. A number of our athletes are looking for All-Conference performances."
Last Time Out
In Wisconsin Pre-Nationals, several Thunderbirds posted promising performances to make a statement leading into the upcoming conference competition. Santiago Gaitan highlighted the men's 8K, taking sixth place overall with a time of 23:59.3. Also posting strong outings, Hayden Harward finished 20th with a 24:23.9 and Jacob Peterson took 51st at 24:46.1.
For the women, Madisan DeBos led the way with a 21:23.4 that earned her a 35th-place finish. Jordyn Bartolomucci slotted in at 70th with a time of 21:46.0 and Bella Evans landed in 116th after racing a 22:24.5.
WAC XC Championships
This competition will bring the Thunderbirds' hardest-fought battle yet, pitting SUU cross country against powerhouse conference opponents such as California Baptist and the hosting Utah Valley University.
According to the WAC Cross Country Pre-Championship Coaches' Poll, Southern Utah is currently ranked third of nine teams on both the men's and women's sides, putting head coach Eric Houle's goals within reach if the teams can perform to their potential.
At Lakeside Park in Orem, Utah, the women will compete in their 6K at 10:00 a.m. MT. The men's 8K will follow at 10:45.
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