Week in Review: Foot Locker Midwest - Polman Qualifies

By / November 26, 2011 1:59 PM

 

 

Foot Locker Midwest Regional

On-Site Coverage

Colorado Nearly Shut Out of FLN

Last week's race in Arizona didn't end well. A little change of scenery in Wisconsin this week, however, did the trick. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Girls Highlights

Boys Highlights

NCAA D1 National Championships

On-Site Coverage

Terps Host Elite Running Clinic

The University of Maryland track and cross country program will host its annual Run Far, Run Fast elite middle- and long-distance clinic on Friday, Dec. 2 at the Comcast Center. (via www.umterps.com)

WVU Top 10 Finish Achieved

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Achieving its first Top-10 ranking since the 2009 season, the West Virginia cross country team jumped four spots to No. 9 in the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches of America (USTFCCCA) national poll released ...

Close Encounter

The same hazy, cool and damp conditions that were ideal for running at Monday's NCAA Cross Country Championships in many ways painted the mood of the Florida State women's team.

Accurso Finishes 36th, Earns All-American Honors

When Juli Accurso stepped up to the starting line at the 2011 NCAA Division I Championship race on Monday afternoon, she was already a Mid-American Conference champion. When she crossed the finish line in 36th place, she became an All-American.

Women's Cross Country Finishes 16th at NCAA Championships

The Michigan State women's cross country team placed 16th overall at the 2011 NCAA Cross Country Championships on Monday, Nov. 21 in Terre Haute, Ind. Sophomore Sara Kroll was the top individual for the Green and White, as she recorded a time of 20:37.4, good enough for 51st overall.

Men's Cross Country Finishes 22nd At The NCAA Championship

The Providence College men's cross country team, which was ranked 26th in the nation, placed 22nd out of 31 teams with 530 points at the 2011 NCAA Cross Country Championships on November 21. The event was held at the LaVern Gibson Championship Cross Country Course at the Wabash Valley Family Sports Center in Terre Haute, Ind.

Kevin McDonnell Places 159th at the NCAA Championships

Saint Joseph's men's cross country runner Kevin McDonnell competed in his second consecutive NCAA Championship finishing 159th overall on Monday. The race was held at the Lavern Gibson Championship Cross Country Course in Terra Haute, Indiana.

Fricke Finishes 150th At NCAAs

Julie Fricke represented the University of Maryland on Monday by competing in the NCAA Cross Country National Championships hosted by Indiana State University.

Utah State's McKenna Places 63rd At NCAA Cross Country Championships

Utah State cross country senior captain Brian McKenna capped off his Aggie cross country career by placing 63rd out of 252 runners at the 2011 NCAA Cross Country Championships in Terre Haute, Ind. on Monday. McKenna improved his season-best 10,000-meter time by nearly 14 seconds as he crossed the finish line in 30:29.6.

Tulsa Finishes 25th At NCAA XC Championship

The University of Tulsa men's cross country team finished 25th at the NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships Monday morning at the LaVern Gibson Championship Course located at Wabash Valley Family Sports Center in Terre Haute, Ind.

Thode Competes at NCAA Championships

University of Iowa junior Jeff Thode finished 78th at Monday's NCAA Division I Men's Cross Country Championships at the LaVern Gibson Championship Course in Terre Haute, Ind. Thode finished the 10,000 meter race with a time of 30:38.5.

Georgetown Women's Cross Country Wins NCAA National Championship

  The Georgetown women's cross country program won the NCAA National Championships today at the LaVern Gibson Championship Course at the Wabash Valley Sports Family Center in Terre Haute, Ind., hosted by Indiana State University. (via www.guhoyas.com)

Georgetown claims national championship

  Georgetown spoiled Big East rival Villanova's bid for a third consecutive DI women's cross country national championship on Monday as the Hoyas took home their first title. (via www.ncaa.com)

Wade Cross Country All-America

Senior Becky Wade became Rice's first cross country All-America in 25 years with a 23rd place finish at Monday's NCAA Cross Country Championship held at the LaVern Gibson Championship Course.

Bears Take 18th at NCAA Cross Country Meet

Led by All-American seniors Deborah Maier and Chelsea Reilly, the Cal women's cross country team finished 18th at the NCAA Championships Monday - the Golden Bears' highest showing since they were ninth 23 years ago.

Pilots Place Eighth at NCAA Championship, Kipchumba Earns All-America Honors

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. --- The University of Portland men’s cross country team earned its fourth top-ten finish ever and its second highest finish ever by placing eighth at the 2011 NCAA Championships at the LaVern Gibson Championship Course on Monday. Senior Alfred Kipchumba led the way for the Pilots, finishing 21st with a time of 29:49.

McKenna Ready To Compete At NCAA Cross Country Championships Monday

Utah State cross country senior captain Brian McKenna will finish his final year as an Aggie competing at the 2011 NCAA Cross Country Championships in Terre Haute, Ind. on Monday, Nov. 21. He received an at-large invitation by the NCAA Division I Men's and Women's Track and Field Committee as was announced on Nov. 13.

The Race Is On!

After posting NCAA Championship runner-up finishes last season, the FSU cross country teams are ready to cash in on their year-long commitment to improvement in 2011.

TU Men, Whiting Head To NCAA Championships

The No. 21-ranked University of Tulsa men's cross country team will join senior Paula Whiting in Terre Haute, Ind., Nov. 21 for the NCAA Division I Men's and Women's Cross Country Championships.

Nabil Hamid Set to Race For a National Championship

KENNESAW, Ga. – Seeking All- America Honors and a top-35 finish at the NCAA Division I Cross Country Championship, junior Nabil Hamid will compete for a national title on Monday, Nov. 21, in Terre Haute, Ind.

Irish To Compete Against Nation's Best at NCAA Championships

As the weather changed from the hot and humid days of August to the cold and damp days of November in South Bend, Ind., the Notre Dame cross country program's main season goal remained the same: to advance to the NCAA Cross Country Championships.

Huskies On Flood Watch At NCAA Championships

An early season bout with mononucleosis turned out to be decisive for UW sophomore cross country runner Katie Flood, who is leading the third-ranked Huskies into Monday's NCAA championship.

NCAA-Ready!

Fresh off their NCAA South Region team titles, the Florida State men's and women's cross country teams are headed to Terre Haute, Ind. for the 2011 NCAA Division I Championships on Monday, Nov. 21.

Women's Cross Country Travels to NCAA Championships

The Michigan State women's cross country team concludes its season when it travels to the 2011 NCAA Cross Country Championships on Monday, Nov. 21 in Terre Haute, Ind. The meet is hosted by Indiana State and the women's race s scheduled to begin at 12:58 p.m.

Thode Returns to National Championships

As a sophomore in 2010, University of Iowa cross country runner Jeff Thode became the sixth All-American in school history. On Monday he aims to become the third repeat Hawkeye All-American, joining Kevin Herd (1992-93) and his head coach, Larry Wieczorek (1966-67).

Five for fighting: Badgers ready to battle for national title

MADISON, Wis. -- Pressure can manifest itself in many ways for elite athletes."Pressure,'' Mohammed Ahmed said, "is opportunity.''"Pressure,'' Maverick Darling said, "is knowing that everyone is looking to you to win.''That would cover expectations as a team and/or an individual.Pressure can translate into other things, too.

Rose Tanui Qualifies for NCAA Cross Country Championships

Texas Tech senior women's cross country runner Rose Tanui will be competing in her second consecutive NCAA Division I Women's Cross Country Championships as she qualified with an at-large invitation after a third-place finish at the regional meet.

No. 23 Cal Women Make First NCAA Appearance since 1988

Cal's 23rd-ranked women's cross country looks to cap off one of the finest seasons in school history when the Golden Bears compete at the NCAA Championships Monday on the LaVern Gibson Championship Course in Terre Haute, Ind. The women's race will begin at approximately 10 a.m. PT after the conclusion of the men's event.

Third-Ranked Huskies Chase Podium Spot

This coming Monday in Terre Haute, Indiana, the gun will be fired at the NCAA Cross Country Championships and the next half hour of racing will sort out the national title. Washington wants to be in the mix.

Thode Travels to NCAA Championships

University of Iowa junior Jeff Thode will return to the NCAA Championships for the second consecutive season. Thode earned an individual automatic bid to the Championships with his eighth place finish at the NCAA Midwest Regional on Nov. 12. Thode ran the 10K in 31:23.67.

Accurso to Compete at NCAA Nationals

Sophomore Juli Accurso will represent the Ohio University women's cross country team on Monday, Nov. 21 at the 2011 NCAA National Championship in Terre Haute, Ind.

Fricke Gets Bid to NCAA Nationals

Julie Fricke received an invitation Sunday to represent Maryland as an individual participant in the NCAA National Championships.