2005 Cross Country Schedule Announced
Highlighted by one home meet during the season, the 2005 Mississippi State University cross country schedule includes trips to the Notre Dame Invitational and Pre-National Invitational meets. The Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs will also venture to conference rivals Alabama and Auburn during the campaign.
The Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs begin their season at the Belmont Opener in Nashville, Tenn. Following a week off, the teams return to action at the Crimson Classic on Sept. 17 at the Harry Pritchard Golf Course in Tuscaloosa, Ala. On Sept. 30, State travels to South Bend, Ind. for the Notre Dame Invitational.
As the season comes to an end, both squads head to Auburn, Ala. on Oct. 8 for the Auburn Invitational and Terre Haute, Ind. for the Pre-National Invitational on Oct. 18. The Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs host the MSU Short Course Invitational on Oct. 21 at the MSU Cross Country Course.
The 2005 Southeastern Conference Cross Country Championships are scheduled for Oct. 29 in Baton Rouge, La., while the NCAA South Regional is being hosted by the University of Florida in Gainesville. The 2005 NCAA Cross Country Championships are set for Nov. 21 in Terre Haute, Ind.
Last season, the Bulldogs top finish as a team came at the MSU Short Course Invitational (6K) when MSU finished second overall. State placed ninth at the SEC Championships and NCAA South Regional.
On the women’s side, the Lady Bulldogs opened the 2004 season with a win at the Memphis Twilight Classic and followed up with a first-placing showing at the MSU Short Course Invitational. Zita Magloire won the 3K Short Course title in 10:26.18 and was named SEC Athlete of the Week for her effort. State closed out the season with a seventh place finish at the SEC Championships and took 11th at the NCAA South regional meet.
Via MSU Athletics
