Men’s Cross Country

2011 Spartan Invitational Race Schedule and Assignments

The finalized race schedule and high school race assignments for the 2011 Spartan Invitational have been announced. Click here to find your team’s assignment. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your assignment, please contact Lisa Senakiewich (e-mail: senakei1@ath.msu.edu).

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Ornelas Claims First Career Win at Michigan Open

Zach Ornelas claimed his first career race win, clocking in at 15:35.21 to pace four straight Wolverines across the finish line at the 5,000-meter Michigan Open.

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McFarlane and VanDoorne Capture Jeff Drenth Crowns

The Michigan State cross country team opened its 2011 season on Friday, Sept. 2 in Mount Pleasant, Mich., with the Jeff Drenth Memorial hosted by Central Michigan. The Spartans saw a pair of individuals capture the individual 5k crowns in both the men’s and women’s races.

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Cross Country Opens Season With Annual Jeff Drenth Memorial

The Michigan State cross country team opens its 2011 campaign on Friday, Sept. 2 at the Jeff Drenth Memorial hosted by Central Michigan. Action in Mount Pleasant, Mich., is scheduled to start at 11:20 a.m. with the men’s 5k followed by the women’s 5k at 12:05 p.m.

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Toeing the Line #1: Wolverines to Host Michigan Open to Start 2011

The Wolverines open the 2011 season this Friday (Sept. 2), hosting the 5,000-meter Michigan Open at 4:30 p.m. in Dexter.

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Preseason Updates: U-M Travels North for Preseason Training Camp

The Wolverines will spend the next week at preseason camp in Pellston, Mich., preparing for the start of the 2011 season on Sept. 2.

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Cross Country Announces 2011 Schedule

Michigan State director of cross country and track & field Walt Drenth announced today (Aug. 10) the Spartans’ 2011 schedule. The Spartans feature four races within the state of Michigan, including their annual Spartan Invitational on Friday, Sept. 16 at Forest Akers East Golf Course.

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Cross Country Now Accepting 2011 Spartan Invitational Entries

Entries are now being accepted for the 31st Annual Spartan Cross Country Invitational to be held on Friday, Sept. 16, at 1 p.m. ET on the campus of Michigan State University. Racing will begin with the college men’s 8k, followed by the college women’s 6k at Forest Akers East Golf Course.

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Indiana Cross Country Announces 2011 Schedule

Director and head coach Ron Helmer announced the 2011 Indiana cross country schedule on Monday. The Hoosiers will play host to three meets in Bloomington this fall as the men’s and women’s teams prepare for another season.

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Illini Athletes Named A Big Ten Distinguished Scholars

A total of 51 University of Illinois student-athletes were among those who have been named a Big Ten Distinguished Scholar, the conference office announced today. The award recognizes those individuals who have maintained a minimum grade-point average of 3.70 or higher during the 2010-11 academic year.

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