2023 Summit League Cross Country Nears Finish Line

Racing Comes Down to Conference Championships for Summit League Cross Country

Eight-Week Regular Season Ends with Western Illinois, South Dakota, North Dakota State, and Omaha Claiming Regular Season Titles

The Summit League Men's and Women's Cross Country regular season has come to a close, with eight weeks of racing culminating in regular season titles for Western Illinois, South Dakota, North Dakota State, and Omaha. The conference championships will be held on October 28th in Fargo, North Dakota, where the top teams and individuals will vie for the conference title and a berth in the NCAA Championships.

Regular Season Recap

Western Illinois captured the men's regular season title with a perfect 7-0 record, while South Dakota claimed the women's regular season crown with a 6-1 mark. North Dakota State and Omaha also earned regular season titles, winning the men's and women's North Division races, respectively.

Summit League Championships Preview

The Summit League Cross Country Championships will be held on October 28th at the Rose Creek Golf Course in Fargo, North Dakota. The top teams and individuals from the regular season will compete for the conference title and a berth in the NCAA Championships. The men's race will begin at 11:00 AM CT, followed by the women's race at 12:00 PM CT.

Teams to Watch

The men's race is expected to be a close contest between Western Illinois, South Dakota, and North Dakota State. Western Illinois enters the championships as the favorite after winning the regular season title, but South Dakota and North Dakota State both have strong teams that could challenge for the title.

The women's race is also expected to be a close contest, with South Dakota, North Dakota State, and Omaha all in contention for the title. South Dakota is the defending champion and enters the championships as the favorite, but North Dakota State and Omaha both have strong teams that could challenge for the title.

Individuals to Watch

Several individuals will be looking to make a statement at the Summit League Cross Country Championships. For the men, Western Illinois' Jack Pifer is the top returning finisher from last year's championships, while South Dakota's Caleb Kerr and North Dakota State's Jacob Rodin are also expected to contend for the individual title.

For the women, South Dakota's Macy Heinz is the top returning finisher from last year's championships and is the favorite to win the individual title. North Dakota State's Erin Teschuk and Omaha's Grace Auch are also expected to contend for the individual title.