CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati cross-country teams are set to compete in the Cross Country NCAA Great Lakes Regional Friday, Nov. 13, at Michigan State University’s Forest Akers East Golf Course.
The Bearcats are sending 16 athletes (eight men, eight women) to the meet, where the women will run the 6k at 10 a.m. ET, and the men will run the 10k at 11 a.m. ET.
The 35-team field features five nationally ranked programs across both divisions.
The men’s race is headlined by No. 12 Wisconsin, the top-ranked squad in the Great Lakes Region and the Big Ten runner-up. No. 16 Notre Dame and host No. 21 Michigan State round out the ranked contenders in the men’s field.
On the women’s side, No. 13 Notre Dame leads the way alongside Mid-American Conference champion No. 15 Toledo.
// LAST TIME OUT
The Cincinnati men’s and women’s cross country teams competed Saturday at the Big 12 Championships at the Greiner Family OSU Cross Country Course.
The men’s squad placed eighth in the 8K with 239 points, while the women finished ninth in the 6K with 287 points.
Lucas Towne led the men’s squad, placing 30th in 24:06.5. Youssef Asslouj followed in 44th at 24:29.0, while Isaac Schachleiter finished 65th in 25:01.9. Gianni Allwein placed 66th in 25:05.3, and Mohamed Boutaguia rounded out Cincinnati’s top five in 69th at 25:21.2.
Eloane Le Corre paced the women’s squad, placing 51st in 21:30.0. Abby Sewell followed in 57th at 21:43.2, while Ireland Wildhart finished 69th in 21:59.8. Christina Allen placed 73rd in 22:11.2, and Mia Heine rounded out Cincinnati’s top five in 83rd at 22:26.6.
// BEARCATS STARTING LINEUP
Men’s Entries: Gianni Allwein, Youssef Asslouj, Mohamed Boutaguia, Isaac Schachleiter, Jacob Sebaugh, Lucas Towne, Caden Winship | Alternate: Owen Towler
Women’s Entries: Christina Allen, Mia Heine, Eloane Le Corre, Abby Sewell, Mackenzie Steele, Ireland Wildhart, Jocey Willis | Alternate: Jamie Klavon
