Cougars Head To Wisconsin For Nuttycombe Invitational

September 26, 2018 | Cross Country

Women's and Men's teams prepare to run at Zimmer Championship Course

By: Athletic Communications

WASHINGTON STATE CROSS COUNTRY

NUTTYCOMBE WISCONSIN INVITATIONAL
Friday, Sept. 28 | Madison, Wisconsin | Zimmer Championship Course
Race Times | Women's 6,000m Race - 10:20 a.m., Men's 8,000m Race - 11 a.m.
Teams: Air Force, Alabama, Arkansas (W), Boise State, Bradley, Butler, Charlotte, Colorado, Colorado State, Columbia, Delaware (W), Eastern Kentucky (M), Georgetown, Illinois (M), Indiana, Iona, Iowa State, Michigan (M), Michigan State, New Mexico, North Carolina State, Northern Arizona, Oklahoma State, Oregon State (W), Penn, Penn State, Portland, Princeton (M), Providence, Purdue, San Francisco, Southern Illinois, Southern Utah, Tennessee, Texas, Texas Tech, Tulsa, TCU (W), Vanderbilt (W), Villanova, Washington State, Wisconsin.

COUGARS SET TO RUN IN NUTTYCOMBE WISCONSIN INVITATIONAL
>> The Washington State men's cross country team, and the women's cross country team will compete for the third time this season, on the road in Madison, Wisconsin at the Nuttycombe Invitational, Friday, September 28.

>> The Thomas Zimmer Championship Course is one of the premier courses within the NCAA, and is the home of the NCAA Cross Country Championship this season.

COUGARS IN THE RANKINGS:
>> The Cougar men's cross country program checks in at No. 15 overall in the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) week one poll, while holding down a number ive spot in the most recent west regional rankings. The Cougs are looking to build off this early recognition and continue to find success throughout the year.

>> The Cougar women's cross country program remains ninth overall in the latest west region ranking in the week three USTFCCCA polls, poised for a great start to the 2018 season, and looking to continually climb the rankings throughout the year.

LAST TIME OUT
>> WSU hosted the Cougar Classic, Friday, Sept. 14...for the women, freshman Emma Jenkins (20:53) took home first place in the 6,000m race, her first 6k as a collegiate runner...The Cougar women claimed second place overall in the race as well...The top finisher on the men's side was Kennan Schrag (24:22) placed fifth overall, and helped the men finish in a tie for second place with Pepperdine.

COMPETING FOR WSU
>> Competing for the Washington State men at the Nuttycombe Invitational are; Nathan Wadhwani, Chandler Teigen, Amir Ado, Colton Johnsen, Justin Janke, Paul Ryan, and Kennan Schrag...Along with Kyler Little, Matthew Watkins, and Andrew Cooper running in the B Race.

>> Competing for the WSU women are; Kaili Keefe, Emma Jenkins, Marie Gaudin, Desi Stinger, Melissa Hruska, Samantha King-Shaw, and Kelsey Takeuchi...Running in the Nuttycombe B Race will be Pia Richards, and Zorana Grujic.

COUGARS TO HOST 2019 NCAA WEST REGION XC CHAMPIONSHIPS:
>> Washington State will host the 2019 NCAA Cross Country West Regional Friday, Nov. 15, at the Colfax Golf Club at Colfax, Wash...this will mark the first time WSU will host an NCAA Cross Country Regional Championship...Cougars hosted the 2015 Pac-12 Men's and Women's Cross Country Championships at the Colfax Golf Club and practice on the course several times a week.

IN THE TWITTERVERSE

📊Cougar Men check in at 15th overall in the latest @USTFCCCA Coaches Poll, looking forward to the Nuttycombe Invitational, Friday! #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/mxKphPvpQS
— WSU Track & Field (@WSUCougarTF) September 26, 2018

↔️ Cougar Women remain ninth overall in the latest @USTFCCCA West Region rankings, as they prepare for the Nuttycombe Invitational! #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/WpG8PyqmxR
— WSU Track & Field (@WSUCougarTF) September 26, 2018

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